The details and documents to have ready before you register a business name.
Registering a sole proprietorship usually takes 2–3 working days once your application is submitted. Having these ready makes the form quick to complete.
About you
- Your full name, date of birth, nationality and occupation
- Your Ghana Card number and clear photos of the card
- Your TIN
- Your residential address, phone number and email
About the business
- Your proposed business name and a backup
- Your business sector and a short description of what you do
- The date you started or will start trading
- Your principal place of business, including its digital address (from the Ghana Post GPS app)
Good to know: Tip: you can scan your Ghana Card in the registration form to fill in your personal details automatically.