CORPORATE LAW
CORPORATE LAW SERVICES IN ACCRA, GHANA
Every business decision, whether it’s hiring a director, issuing shares, or signing a supplier agreement, creates a legal record. That record either protects the company or exposes it.
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Hansivan Legal Consult’s corporate law practice works with founders, boards, and growing businesses across Ghana to get the underlying structure right, from incorporation through the regulatory obligations that come with running a company.
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Company Incorporation and Registration
We handle registration with the Office of the Registrar of Companies, from name reservation to certificate issuance, structured correctly from day one under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
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Corporate Governance.
Board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and governance frameworks define decision rights, exit terms, and dispute resolution before disagreement makes that harder to negotiate.
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Regulatory Compliance.
We manage ongoing statutory filings, annual returns, beneficial ownership disclosures, and sector-specific licensing under Ghanaian company law.
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Corporate Restructuring.
Share transfers, capital changes, mergers, and business reorganizations are handled with full regulatory sign-off from the Registrar of Companies.
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Employment and Labour Compliance.
Employment contracts, workplace policies, and labour law compliance under the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) protect the company from disputes and Labour Commission claims.
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Company Secretarial Services.
We keep statutory records, annual returns, and filings current so your company stays in good standing and avoids penalties for non-compliance.
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Foreign Direct Investment and GIPC Registration.
We advise foreign investors on Ghana Investment Promotion Centre registration, minimum capital requirements, and sector-specific ownership rules.
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Shareholder and Founder Agreements.
We draft agreements that address vesting, dilution, exit, and deadlock scenarios before they arise between business partners.
- WHAT WE HANDLE
Every stage of a Ghanaian land
transaction
From first registration to ongoing governance, we stay on the file as your business grows.
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Incorporation
Company registration with the Registrar of Companies, structured to match how you actually intend to operate.
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Governance Documents
Company registration with the Registrar of Companies, structured to match how you actually intend to operate.
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Regulatory Compliance
Statutory filings and sector licensing kept current under the Companies Act, 2019.
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Corporate Restructuring
Share transfers, capital restructuring, and reorganizations handled with proper regulatory approval.
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Employment Compliance
Contracts and workplace policies that meet Ghanaian labour law requirements.
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Company Secretarial Support
Annual returns and statutory records managed so nothing lapses.
- OUR PROCESS
What happens after you call us
A title search follows the same four stages. Here’s what to expect.
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Instruction and Business Review
We understand your business model, ownership structure, and growth plans before recommending a legal structure.
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Documentation
From there, incorporation documents, governance frameworks, or compliance filings are drafted to match your actual operations, not a generic template.
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Regulatory Filing
We submit to the Registrar of Companies and relevant regulators, and we track the process through to approval, flagging and addressing delays proactively.
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Ongoing Support
Finally, we continue providing company secretarial and compliance support as your business grows, including annual filing reminders so nothing lapses.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Land law questions we hear most
Standard incorporation with the Office of the Registrar of Companies typically takes five to ten working days once documentation is complete, though sector-specific licensing can extend the timeline.
Yes. Most founder disputes stem from decisions never put in writing. A shareholder agreement defines exit terms, decision rights, and dispute resolution before disagreement makes that harder to negotiate.
A company secretary maintains statutory records and filings, while a corporate lawyer advises on the legal structure, risk, and strategy behind those decisions. We provide both under one engagement.
It depends on the sector. Some industries require minimum local participation or capital thresholds under the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, so we advise on the applicable requirements before you incorporate.
Minimum capital requirements vary by business type and level of foreign ownership under the GIPC Act. We advise on the exact threshold applicable to your specific business before you begin registration.
Small businesses arguably need it more. Larger companies often have in-house legal teams catching issues early, while small businesses are more exposed when informal agreements go wrong.