Registering a non-profit (company limited by guarantee)

What NGOs, charities and associations need to know before registering.

A company limited by guarantee is the usual structure for organisations that do not distribute profits. Registration usually takes 10–15 working days once submitted.

What is different from a limited company

  • No share capital and no shareholders
  • Members act as guarantors instead
  • Profits go back into the organisation’s purpose

What you will need

  • Directors and a company secretary, with Ghana Cards and TINs
  • Details of the guarantors
  • A clear description of the organisation’s objects
  • A registered office address

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