Last Updated on September 26, 2025 by Bianca Clinton, Partner at Clinton Consultancy – Qualified Solicitor (Ghana, England & Wales)
Welcome to Ghana’s New Era of Gold Trade – Powered by Clinton Consultancy
With the passage of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Bill, the country’s gold sector has entered a new phase of formalization, transparency, and compliance. For international investors seeking to buy and export gold legally from Ghana, GoldBod is now the sole legal gateway.
At Clinton Consultancy, we provide the legal and strategic expertise needed to help you navigate this new framework, minimize risks, and maximize opportunities.
What is GoldBod?
GoldBod is Ghana’s centralized authority for gold trading, especially within the small-scale mining sector. It has absorbed critical functions previously handled by the PMMC and Minerals Commission.
From now on, all legal gold purchases and exports from Ghana must go through GoldBod or its licensed aggregators.
Why GoldBod Matters to International Investors
- One-stop shop: Licensing, assaying, and export processes are consolidated in one authority.
- Standardized pricing & procedures: Predictable rules reduce confusion and transaction delays.
- Higher compliance & credibility: GoldBod exports are traceable and meet ESG and AML standards.
- Smuggling reduction: A regulated market creates a safer environment for serious investors.
- Confidence in quality: Every bar is officially assayed, sealed, and certified before export.
How Clinton Consultancy Can Help You
As one of Ghana’s leading legal consultancies, we act as your trusted partner on the ground. Our services include:
- Full transaction facilitation with licensed GoldBod aggregators.
- Corporate structuring & licensing guidance for foreign investors.
- Legal oversight, compliance checks, and due diligence.
- Assay and export preparation, including airport clearance coordination.
- Strategic introductions to vetted aggregators and government stakeholders.
- On-ground representation throughout your investment lifecycle.
Why Work With Us?
- Over a decade of experience in mining law and international transactions.
- Unmatched access to the latest regulations, policies, and sector developments.
- A reputation for discretion, professionalism, and results.
Contact Clinton Consultancy Today
Tap into Ghana’s regulated gold market with confidence. We ensure your transactions are legal, efficient, and secure.
Bianca Akweley Clinton is an internationally recognised legal practitioner, dual-qualified as a Solicitor of England & Wales and a Barrister-at-Law in Ghana, with extensive experience advising clients across Africa and internationally on complex legal, corporate, and cross-border matters.
She is a Partner at The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy, an award-winning international law and advisory firm providing legal and strategic solutions to African and global clients in areas including shipping and maritime law, corporate and commercial transactions, investment structuring, mergers and acquisitions, immigration law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and international business advisory services.
Bianca has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the legal profession as the recipient of the prestigious African Legal Icon Award by the Heritage Foundation, honouring her commitment to legal excellence, professional integrity, and the protection of clients’ interests across multiple jurisdictions.
Under her leadership, The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy has received international recognition, including being named Leading Firm in Law Practice – Ghana at the Global 100 Awards 2026, alongside numerous other national and international recognitions for excellence in legal practice, strategic advisory work, and cross-border business support.
Through BiancaClinton.org, Bianca shares legal insights, professional commentary, and thought leadership designed to educate, inform, and support businesses, investors, institutions, and individuals navigating legal and commercial opportunities worldwide.
Through Clinton Consultancy’s expanding international network, the firm proudly serves clients through its flagship offices and operational presence in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom, South Africa and across global markets.
Contact Bianca Clinton Directly
📧Email: Bianca@ClintonConsultancy.com
🇬🇭 Ghana Office: +233 59 261 1535
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Office: +44 7425 700 696