Program Description
Business Start-Up & Registration in Ghana
Category: Short Course
Course Description
This practical short course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners seeking to formally establish and legally register a business in Ghana. Participants will gain hands-on guidance on business formalisation, regulatory compliance, and statutory requirements, enabling them to move confidently from idea to legally recognised enterprise. The course combines expert facilitation, real-life case examples, and step-by-step processes relevant to Ghana’s business environment.
Course Outline
- Understanding business ownership structures in Ghana (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability, NGOs)
- Business name search and registration processes
- Registrar General’s Department (RGD) procedures and documentation
- Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) registration, TIN, and tax obligations
- Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) registration
- Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) business operating permits
- Sector-specific licences and regulatory approvals
- Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Practical clinic: completing registration forms and compliance checklist
Fees and Duration
Duration: 3 Days
Fee: GHS 1,200
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Choose the most appropriate legal structure for their business
- Complete all required steps to register a business in Ghana
- Understand statutory tax, SSNIT, and local authority obligations
- Develop a basic compliance checklist for ongoing business operations
- Avoid common legal and regulatory mistakes faced by start-ups
- Confidently transition from informal to formal business operations