All posts tagged: company formation Ghana

Mechanics of Incorporation of a Company in Ghana: Full Legal Guide Under the Companies Act 2019

A company is a creature of law. Under the Companies Act 2019 Act 992 any one or more persons may form an incorporated company by complying with the statutory registration process. The mechanics of incorporation are the practical and legal steps that move an idea or business plan into a separate legal person with the capacity to own property, sue and be sued. This essay examines each step in that process under Act 992, explains the legal consequences of each step, highlights recurring practical pitfalls, and integrates the leading authorities that shape how the Registrar and the courts treat incorporation in Ghana.

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Business Structures in Ghana: How to Choose Between a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership and Company Under Act 992

The choice of an appropriate business structure in Ghana is a critical strategic decision that directly affects liability, continuity, capital formation, ownership, governance, and long-term sustainability. Entrepreneurs must therefore understand the legal nature and implications of operating as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or company as regulated respectively under the Registration of Business Names Act, 1962 (Act 151), the Incorporated Private Partnerships Act, 1962 (Act 152), and the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).

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