The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has issued a final reminder to businesses across the country, setting June 30, 2026, as the firm deadline for the filing of annual returns and financial statements, with no extension expected beyond the date.
In a statement released on June 15, 2026, the ORC warned that companies which fail to comply with the requirement will face significant penalties and possible regulatory sanctions, including removal from the official register.
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, in addition to filing fees. Those that have defaulted between one and four years will pay a penalty of GH¢1,000.
The ORC emphasized that all annual returns must be submitted together with audited financial statements, stressing that failure to do so will render companies non-compliant with statutory obligations.
The regulator further cautioned that persistent non-compliance could result in companies being struck off the official register, a move that may affect their legal standing and ability to operate within the country.
The latest notice follows an earlier directive issued on April 28, 2026, in which the ORC first announced the June 30 deadline and urged businesses to regularise their filings ahead of time.
“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 ORC said the enforcement exercise forms part of broader efforts to improve corporate compliance and maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of businesses operating in the country.
