U.S. & Burkina Faso
2008 Commercial Guide
Chapter 3 - Selling U.S. Products and Services
Chapter 3-15 Local Professional Services
A local attorney and/or notary may be required to secure or close a contract. There are about 30 practicing law firms and eight public notaries registered in Burkina Faso. The Embassy Consular Section maintains a list of registered lawyers who have indicated that they will work with American clients.
Most lawyers do not speak English, but translation services are available. Upon request, the embassy can provide the names and addresses of the most experienced bookkeepers, notaries public, engineering consulting offices, and translation services. Such inquiries should be addressed to the Embassy’s Commercial Assistant.