ORC Takes Business Registration Campaign To Kumasi Streets

The Kumasi Office of the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has launched an intensive public sensitisation campaign aimed at encouraging business owners to register their enterprises and comply with the country’s business regulations.

The exercise, themed, “Building Awareness, Driving Change,” formed part of efforts by the ORC to deepen public understanding of the importance of business registration and compliance within the Kumasi Metropolis.

As part of the campaign, the office organised a float through some principal streets in Kumasi to educate traders, artisans and entrepreneurs on the need to regularise their businesses.

The float, held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, started from the ORC forecourt through Bekwai Roundabout, Adum, Kejetia and Asafo before ending at the ORC premises.

Addressing the media during the exercise, Yvonne Adjimah Adjare, Principal State Attorney and Kumasi Zonal Head of ORC, disclosed that many businesses in Kumasi were operating without registration certificates and licences.

She noted that the situation was affecting the growth and credibility of many small businesses.

According to her, registering a business offers several advantages, including access to government contracts and the opportunity to open business accounts with financial institutions.

“We are educating the public that business registration is important and beneficial. It helps businesses to grow and gives them legal backing,” she stated.

She explained that the ORC has introduced both premium and normal registration services to make the process easier for clients.

Mrs. Adjare indicated that the premium service allows applicants to receive their certificates within a day at an additional cost, while the normal process takes a few days.

She also assured prospective applicants that the registration process was simple, stressing that officials at the office were available to assist clients throughout the process.

The ORC official further reminded the public that operating a business without registration constitutes an offence and could attract sanctions.

She advised all categories of business owners, including operators of tabletop businesses, provision shops, tailoring shops and bakeries, to register their enterprises within two weeks of commencing operations.

Meanwhile, ORC will organise registration clinics from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the ORC forecourt, Adum and Kejetia to help businesses complete their registration process.