ORC warns companies over June 30 annual returns deadline
In a final reminder issued on June 15, 2026, the Registrar urged companies and business owners to regularise their records before the end of the month.
Companies that have not filed their annual returns and financial statements have until June 30, 2026, to do so or face penalties from the Office of the Registrar of Companies.
The ORC says the deadline will not be extended.
In a final reminder issued on June 15, 2026, the Registrar urged companies and business owners to regularise their records before the end of the month.
The warning also applies to the renewal of business names.
According to the ORC, companies that have failed to file annual returns for five years or more will pay a penalty of GH¢2,000.
Companies that have defaulted for between one and four years will be required to pay GH¢1,000.
These penalties will be paid in addition to the normal filing fees.
The Registrar said companies that do not file their annual returns together with their financial statements will be treated as non-compliant with statutory requirements.
The latest notice follows an earlier directive issued on April 28, 2026, which first announced the June 30 deadline.
The ORC said continued default could have serious consequences for affected businesses.
It warned that companies which remain non-compliant risk being removed from the official register.
Such removal could affect their legal status and ability to operate.
The Registrar urged all companies and business owners to meet their statutory obligations within the stated period to avoid penalties and possible delisting.
The reminder forms part of ongoing efforts by the ORC to improve corporate compliance and keep Ghana’s business register updated.
