Companies that fail to file their annual returns together with their financial statements by June 30, 2026, risk penalties of up to GH¢2,000, the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has warned.
In a final reminder issued on June 15, 2026, the ORC stated that there will be no extension beyond June 30, 2026 for the filing of annual returns and the renewal of business names.
According to the Registrar, companies that have defaulted on filing annual returns for five years or more will be required to pay a penalty of GH¢2,000 while companies that have defaulted between one and four years will pay a penalty of GH¢1,000, in addition to filing fees.
The ORC said companies that fail to submit annual returns with their financial statements will be deemed non-compliant with statutory requirements.
The latest directive follows an earlier notice issued on April 28, 2026, in which the regulator announced the June 30 deadline and urged businesses to regularise their filings.
The Registrar cautioned that continued non-compliance could expose businesses to the risk of being removed from the official register, potentially affecting their legal standing and ability to conduct business.
“We therefore urge all companies and business owners to comply with these statutory obligations within the specified timeframe to ensure continuity and avoid the risk of being delisted from the official Register,” the statement said.
The reminder comes as the regulator intensifies efforts to improve corporate compliance and maintain an up-to-date register of businesses operating in the country.
