Local representation

Local representation for your business 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

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.

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