Directors, secretary, shareholders, auditor and the other details Form 3 asks for.
Incorporating a company limited by shares usually takes 5–10 working days once submitted. Under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), the company needs a few people in specific roles.
People
- At least two directors, at least one resident in Ghana, each with a Ghana Card and TIN
- A company secretary
- At least one shareholder, individual or corporate, with their number of shares
- A licensed auditor and their ICAG licence number
- The beneficial owner(s), meaning the people who ultimately own or control the company
Company details
- Proposed name ending in “Limited” or “LTD”
- The company’s objects (what it will do)
- Registered office address and digital address
- Stated capital, plus authorised and issued shares
- Whether you will adopt the standard constitution or your own
Good to know: Most companies adopt the standard constitution. A custom constitution needs separate drafting.