Local representation

Local Commercial Representation in Africa

Being present matters. When someone credible is in the market on your behalf, suppliers answer faster, quality issues surface earlier and decisions are taken on facts rather than on emails. We act as your representation without you setting up a company.

What the engagement includes

  • A named local contact acting on your behalf in the market
  • Supplier follow-up, production monitoring and pre-shipment checks
  • Attendance at meetings, factory visits and inspections in your place
  • Coordination with freight forwarders, inspection bodies and authorities
  • Regular written status reporting in English or Swedish
  • Escalation and problem solving when a shipment or order goes off track

What you get out of it

  • Presence in the market without establishing a local entity
  • Faster supplier response and fewer surprises before shipment
  • One accountable point of contact for local matters
  • Continuity between visits and across order cycles

One standard. Two directions.

Representation works in both directions: a trusted commercial presence for Scandinavian companies in African markets, and representation for African companies in Scandinavia and Europe. Our fees are based on the assignment, not the client's country of origin.

Indicative engagement fees

Local Commercial Representation

Scope and activity level are agreed individually.

From €3,500/month
Market Development Programme

Performance-based fees may apply where appropriate and agreed in writing.

From €2,500/month
Executive Meeting Coordination
Tailored Proposal

Published prices are indicative starting prices. Final fees depend on scope, geography, complexity, duration and required on-site work and are confirmed in writing before an assignment begins. All prices are stated in EUR and exclude VAT where applicable. Travel, accommodation, local transportation, interpreters, laboratory testing, government fees, third-party data, legal services and other external costs are charged separately unless explicitly included in the proposal.

See all indicative engagement fees

How we work

  1. Step 1

    Mandate

    We agree exactly what we represent, decide and report — and what remains with you.

  2. Step 2

    Set-up

    Contacts, suppliers and processes are handed over and documented.

  3. Step 3

    Operations

    We handle day-to-day follow-up, visits and coordination in the market.

  4. Step 4

    Reporting

    You receive scheduled reports and immediate notice when something needs a decision.

Frequently asked questions

Is representation a retainer arrangement?

Usually yes. Ongoing representation works best on a monthly retainer with an agreed scope; see the pricing overview on our services page.

Where can you represent us?

Our own base is in Côte d'Ivoire, and we cover neighbouring markets including Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana through our network.

Can we start with a single assignment?

Yes. Many clients begin with one inspection or one supplier visit and move to a retainer once volumes grow.

Practical execution

Selected engagements in this area

Supply chain

Origin-to-port supply chain design for a food commodity trader

Coordination of quality control, export logistics and compliance from origin to port of loading.

See all selected engagements

Put someone on the ground

Tell us what needs to be handled locally, and we will propose a mandate, a reporting rhythm and a monthly scope.

contact@scandafrica.org