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Getting a building permit in Africa: who can help?

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Building without a permit risks stop orders, fines or demolition.

Who to consult

A permit agent prepares and follows the file; a lawyer helps if refused.

First steps

  1. 1.Check the land is buildable
  2. 2.Have plans drawn by an architect
  3. 3.File the complete application
  4. 4.Follow up until issued

Documents to prepare

  • Land title or certificate
  • Architectural plans
  • Location plan
  • Forms and IDs

Frequently asked questions

Educational overview, not legal advice. Requirements vary by country and transaction.

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Goldman Rand Consulting

Permit agent

Kampala · Uganda

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OME Buildway Contracting Limited

Permit agent

Lagos · Ikeja · Ikorodu · Nigeria

Building permit and LASPPPA applicationsBuilding regularisationDrawings and technical reportsCertificate of Occupancy and Governor’s Consent support
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Roozani Capital LTD

Permit agent

Lagos · Nigeria

Building plan approvalsPlanning permit assistanceLASBCA compliance supportCertificate of Occupancy and Governor’s Consent
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Royal Partners Ltd - Business Development Consulting Firm, Rwanda

Permit agent

Kigali · Rwanda

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VETONGROUP

Permit agent

Benin City · Nigeria

Building permit processingZoning and land use complianceEnvironmental assessmentsCertificate of Occupancy and Governor’s Consent support
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Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Lawyer

Lagos · Nigeria

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Aluko & Oyebode

Lawyer

Lagos · Nigeria

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Ani Martins & Associates

Lawyer

Abuja · Nigeria

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BENJAMIN BOGONGO AND ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES | TOP LAW FIRM NAIROBI ,KENYA

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Nairobi · Kenya

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BENJAMIN SOLICITORS

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Abuja · Nigeria

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Lawyer

Abuja · Nigeria

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Bloomfield LP

Lawyer

Lagos · Nigeria

Land acquisition and due diligenceTitle perfectionJoint development agreementsResidential and commercial leases
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CABINET BEBE & PARTNERS

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Douala · Cameroun

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Cabinet Juridique Douala

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Gabon · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'Avocats - Me TCHONANG YAKAM Albertine

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Douala · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'Avocats Maître EHONGO Justin et associés

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'Avocats OUMAR ALI

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'Avocats Omgba Nsi Patrice

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'Avocats TAKAM & Associés

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'avocats Machia & Co.

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d'avocats Ngapout

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d’Avocats

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Cabinet d’avocats ZMO

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Yaounde · Cameroun

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Dulbarr & Thark, Solicitors and Advocates

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Lagos · Nigeria

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