Ghana
Corporate Guide

What is the legislation that governs companies in Ghana?

The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) governs companies in Ghana.

The Incorporated Private Partnership Act, 1962 (Act 152) – as amended by the Incorporated Private Partnerships (Amendment) Act, 1980 (Act 423); the Incorporated Private Partnerships (Amendment) Act, 1997 (Act 532); and the Incorporated Partnerships (Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act 605) – also governs the formation of private partnership entities. 

Companies in specialised industries such as finance, healthcare, energy and extractive industries also have governing legislations for their specific sectors.