The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has issued a final and unequivocal reminder to
all registered Business Owners, Company Directors, Secretaries, and Partners of Incorporated
Partnerships in Ghana: the deadline for the filing of Annual Returns and the Renewal of
Business Names remains Friday, 30th June 2025. No extensions will be granted beyond this
date.

This announcement follows an earlier notice published on 14th April 2025, urging all defaulting
companies and businesses to regularize their status. Companies that fail to file their Annual
Returns, complete with financial statements, by the stated deadline will be classified as non-
compliant and subjected to a statutory penalty of One Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,000.00),
in addition to applicable filing fees. Further non-compliance could lead to delisting from the
official company register, with adverse legal and reputational consequences.

In light of this directive, Built Financial Technologies, a digital platform dedicated to equipping
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools to run profitable and compliant
businesses, urges all Ghanaian enterprises to take immediate steps toward filing their Annual Returns and Renewing their Business Names before the stipulated deadline.

While Built does not directly register or file returns for businesses, it plays a pivotal role in
helping SMEs organize their operations, maintain accurate records, and access essential services
that enable timely regulatory compliance.

Specifically, Built can support businesses in the following ways:

Accurate Financial Record-Keeping

Built provides digital tools that allow SMEs to record, categorize, and manage their financial
transactions. Maintaining accurate financial records is a prerequisite for preparing the financial
statements required as part of the Annual Returns submission.

Timely Reminders and Alerts

Through its integrated platform, Built helps businesses stay informed of important deadlines,
such as the ORC filing cut-off. Automated reminders ensure that business owners and
administrators do not overlook critical dates.

Professional Support Services

Built connects users with a network of experienced financial service providers, accountants, tax
professionals, and legal consultants, who can assist in preparing and submitting the necessary
documents for ORC compliance.

Built’s Role in Supporting Compliance

Business Health Monitoring

Built’s real-time dashboards and performance insights enable businesses to monitor their
financial health. This makes it easier to generate the financial reports needed for statutory filings
and provides a clearer understanding of compliance standing.

Access to Educational Resources

Built continuously provides its users with resources, including articles, webinars, and how-to
guides, focused on regulatory obligations, financial best practices, and business sustainability.
These materials empower SMEs to act with clarity and confidence.

The Time to Act Is Now

With less than a month remaining before the statutory deadline, all businesses are strongly
encouraged to review their current status and complete the necessary filings as soon as possible.
The penalties for non-compliance are not limited to monetary fines but also include risks to
business continuity, credibility, and access to future opportunities.

Built Financial Technologies remains committed to supporting Ghanaian businesses not only in
achieving profitability but also in fulfilling their legal responsibilities. By leveraging Built’s
platform and partner ecosystem, SMEs can position themselves to meet the 30th June deadline
with clarity and compliance