What Nairank Global does in Ghana
Ghana changed the rules for gold in 2025, so the first question about any Ghanaian gold offer is now whether the seller is allowed to make it. Our Ghanaian work covers:
- Company and supplier due diligence with the ORC, the Ghana Revenue Authority, GoldBod and the Minerals Commission. See supplier due diligence in Ghana.
- Background checks on companies, suppliers and intermediaries. See background checks.
- Gold testing in Accra where it is lawful for the lot in question. See gold testing in Accra.
- Inspection of goods and stock before payment or shipment through Tema or Takoradi. See pre-shipment inspection.
- Document verification of licences, offtake agreements, export papers and assay certificates. See document verification.
Registries and authorities we check in Ghana
| Record | Held by | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration and beneficial ownership | Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) | That the company exists and who controls it |
| Tax registration (TIN) | Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) | That the company is registered for tax |
| Gold buying, selling, assaying and export licences | Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) | That the company may trade or export the gold offered |
| Mineral rights and small-scale mining licences | Minerals Commission | That the gold can come from a licensed source |
Under the GoldBod Act, GoldBod is the sole buyer, seller, assayer and exporter of gold from artisanal and small-scale mining, as reported by Graphic Online. An offer of small-scale gold from anyone else needs explaining. Our guide is how to check a company on Ghana’s ORC.
Where our team works in Ghana
| Area | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Accra and Tema | Company background checks, document verification, gold testing, port inspection |
| Kumasi and Obuasi (Ashanti) | Site visits and supplier checks |
| Tarkwa and Takoradi (Western) | Site visits and pre-shipment inspection on request |
How long inspection, testing and due diligence take in Ghana
Times start once we have the company or supplier details and, for site work, confirmed access. A fixed quote is agreed before work starts; scoping is free.
| Service | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Registry and licence check (desk) | 3–5 business days |
| Full supplier due diligence | 7–10 business days |
| Enhanced investigation (beneficial owners, several countries, litigation) | 10–15 business days |
| On-site inspection or testing | Team on site within 48–72 hours after access is confirmed |
| XRF, acid and density results | Same day, on site |
| Written inspection report | Within 2 business days of the visit |
| Fire assay at an accredited laboratory | 3–5 business days after the sample reaches the lab |
| Urgent desk check | 48 hours, on request |