Registrar of Companies to delist 318 companies over regulatory non-compliance

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced plans to strike off 318 companies from Ghana’s official Register of Companies over regulatory non-compliance.

In a press release issued on May 19, 2026, and signed by the Registrar of Companies, Maame Samma Peprah, the ORC disclosed that the affected companies have been listed in Volume 40 of the Companies Bulletin dated May 15, 2026.

According to the Registrar, the action is being carried out in accordance with Section 289(3) of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), which empowers the Registrar to remove companies that fail to comply with statutory obligations.

The ORC explained that unless the affected companies provide sufficient reasons or rectify their compliance issues within three months from the publication date, their names will be removed from the official register and the companies will be dissolved.

“The names of the companies listed therein shall, unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck off the register at the expiration of three months from the said date, and such companies shall thereupon stand dissolved,” the statement indicated.

The Registrar noted that the exercise forms part of ongoing regulatory and compliance enforcement measures aimed at improving the accuracy, credibility, and reliability of Ghana’s corporate registry.

According to the ORC, the initiative is also intended to strengthen corporate governance standards, enhance transparency, and ensure that only compliant and active entities remain on the official register.

The office further reaffirmed its commitment to promoting accountability and improving confidence in Ghana’s business and regulatory environment through effective enforcement of company laws.

Businesses and members of the public seeking clarification or additional information were encouraged to contact the ORC’s call centre or engage the institution through its official social media platforms.

The latest move forms part of broader efforts by regulatory authorities to improve compliance within Ghana’s corporate sector and ensure that companies meet their legal filing and reporting obligations under the Companies Act.