The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has initiated processes to strike 318 companies off Ghana’s official Companies Register over regulatory non-compliance, in a move aimed at tightening corporate governance and improving the integrity of business records in the country.

In a statement dated May 19, 2026, the ORC said the exercise is being undertaken under Section 289(3) of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), as part of broader efforts to enforce compliance within Ghana’s corporate sector.

According to the Registrar, the affected companies have already been listed for removal in Volume 40 of the ORC Companies Bulletin published on May 15, 2026.

The ORC warned that the companies risk being officially dissolved if they fail to respond or provide reasons against the action within three months from the date of publication.

“Unless cause is shown to the contrary, the listed companies will be struck off the Register of Companies after three months from the date of publication and will thereafter stand dissolved,” portions of the statement noted.

The Office explained that the exercise forms part of ongoing regulatory enforcement measures designed to maintain the credibility and reliability of Ghana’s corporate database.

It stressed that ensuring an accurate and dependable Companies Register remains critical to promoting investor confidence, business transparency and effective corporate governance practices.

The ORC further reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing Ghana’s corporate regulatory framework while encouraging companies to remain compliant with statutory filing and operational requirements.

The latest move comes amid increasing efforts by regulators to strengthen accountability and improve standards within Ghana’s business environment.