Whether you are forming a company in Ghana or Nigeria, or setting up an international holding structure to trade with West African markets, we handle the setup end to end.
West Africa is one of Africa's fastest-growing economic regions. Ghana's stable democracy and Business-Friendly regulations, Nigeria's 220-million-person market and tech ecosystem (Yaba and Lagos), and the ECOWAS regional free-trade area make West Africa a compelling destination for entrepreneurs and investors.
A UK Ltd is recognised across West Africa for international invoicing and contracting. Ideal for founders who need a credible international entity.
A US LLC gives you a globally trusted entity for billing international clients, opening digital bank accounts, and accepting payments.
Explore our full range of company formation, banking, and compliance services to find the right structure for your West Africa operations.
Get startedWe review your market entry goals, team location, and banking needs to recommend the right structure.
We file with the relevant authority. Ghana and Nigeria typically process formations in 3-7 days.
Certificate of incorporation and company documents ready for banking and operations.
We assist with opening local or international banking for your West Africa entity.
Ghana is the smaller but more stable and transparent regulatory environment, and has strong institutional frameworks for foreign-owned businesses. Nigeria is the larger economy with a 220-million-person market and a vibrant tech ecosystem in Lagos. We recommend based on your target market, industry, and risk appetite.
Ghana allows 100% foreign-owned companies in most sectors, though some sectors require Ghanaian partnership. Nigeria similarly permits 100% foreign ownership in many sectors but requires a minimum share capital for foreign-owned companies. We assess the specific requirements for your industry during onboarding.
Foreign-owned Nigerian companies (incorporated with the CAC) can hold naira accounts at Nigerian banks and receive international wire transfers in USD or GBP via domiciliary accounts. Capital repatriation is subject to CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) regulations. We advise on the banking setup that best suits your business model.
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.
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