ORC to cancel unrenewed business names from January 17
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced plans to remove all business names that have not been renewed by January 17, 2027, from its register. The move is aimed at enforcing compliance with the law requiring all registered business names to be renewed annually upon the expiration of their registration. In a … The post ORC to cancel unrenewed business names from January 17…
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) announced it will remove business names that have not been renewed by January 17, 2027, from its register. This step aims to enforce compliance with the law requiring annual renewal of registered business names upon expiration. A November 4 public notice revealed that some business names were not renewed as required.
The ORC warned that non-renewed names on or before the deadline would be considered lapsed and removed from the register. Once removed, the business name would cease to exist, and any continued use would be illegal, leading to potential sanctions. The ORC urged business owners with pending or expired renewals to take immediate action, renewing their names at any Registrar office or via USSD code *222#, paying fees, and updating details like business address and operations.
Business owners no longer operating under their registered names should notify the office in writing for removal. This exercise aligns with the ORC's commitment to enforcing Ghana's corporate regulatory framework and promoting corporate governance and transparency.
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