Wekplace

About us

Wekplace means Workforce and Businesses

To empower global businesses to unlock Africa’s immense talent and opportunities by delivering seamless, compliant, and integrated Employer of Record (EOR), Tenant of Record (TOR), payroll, and HR solutions—removing barriers so companies can hire fast, scale confidently, and grow without borders.

Wekplace is a pioneering HR and workspace solutions provider headquartered in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to simplifying business expansion across Africa. Founded to bridge the gap between global ambition and local complexity, we specialize in Employer of Record (EOR) and Tenant of Record (TOR) services, enabling companies to hire top local talent and secure compliant office space without the time, cost, or risk of establishing local legal entities.

As your strategic partner, Wekplace acts as the legal employer and tenant in key markets—including Rwanda, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Morocco, Kenya, and beyond—handling everything from compliant employment contracts, payroll processing, tax withholding, social security contributions, mandatory benefits, and HR compliance to property leasing, utilities, maintenance, and real estate regulatory adherence.

You retain full operational control: recruit, manage, direct, and grow your teams while we manage the administrative, legal, and back-office burdens. Our integrated platform combines EOR, TOR, Professional Employer Organization (PEO) options, and AI-powered payroll workflows for scalable, efficient operations in both English- and French-speaking African countries.

Whether you’re a startup entering a new market, a Fortune 500 company scaling regionally, or a business building remote or hybrid teams, Wekplace accelerates your growth with speed, compliance, and peace of mind—so you can focus on innovation and impact across Africa.

Ready to expand without limits? Partner with Wekplace today.

To become Africa’s leading trusted partner for workforce and workspace expansion, powering thousands of innovative companies to build high-performing teams and physical presences across the continent with zero local entity risk, full regulatory confidence, and AI-enhanced efficiency—driving inclusive economic growth and opportunity for African talent worldwide.

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Frank Kwesi Botwey

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Andrew Young

Cofounder and Director

Edward Kirenga

Cofounder & Director

Julia Zhuravleva

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Nana Boonin

Director & Finance Lead

Graham Poor

Software Development Lead

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which countries does Wekplace currently support, and are there plans for expansion?

Wekplace currently operates in Rwanda, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Morocco, and Kenya, with strong expertise in these markets’ labor, tax, and real estate regulations. We continue to expand across Africa to help businesses access top talent and workspaces seamlessly. Contact us for the latest availability or upcoming markets.

What are the main benefits of using Wekplace for hiring and workspace in Africa?

By partnering with Wekplace, you can hire employees and secure office space quickly (often in days or weeks) without the time, cost, and complexity of setting up local entities or negotiating leases directly. Key advantages include full compliance with local laws, reduced legal and financial risks, streamlined payroll and benefits administration, flexible scaling, and integrated EOR + TOR solutions—all so you can focus on growth while we manage the back-office details.

How quickly can Wekplace help me hire employees or set up workspace in a new African market?

With our streamlined processes, onboarding employees via EOR or securing workspace via TOR can often be completed in a matter of days to a few weeks, depending on the country, role requirements, and lease terms. This is significantly faster than forming a local entity, which can take months and involve substantial costs.

Do I lose control of my employees when using Wekplace as Employer of Record?

No—you retain full operational control. You handle recruitment, day-to-day direction, task assignment, performance management, goal setting, and supervision. Wekplace only manages the legal and administrative employer obligations (contracts, payroll, benefits, compliance), acting as a compliant back-office partner.

Can Wekplace support both English-speaking and French-speaking African countries?

Yes—our services cover English-speaking markets (e.g., Ghana, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Kenya) as well as French-speaking ones (e.g., Senegal, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon). We provide compliant contracts, payroll, and HR support tailored to each country’s language and legal requirements.

What happens if I need to terminate an employee or scale my team up/down?

Wekplace manages compliant offboarding and termination processes in line with local labor laws, including notice periods, severance (if applicable), and final payments. For scaling, our flexible EOR and TOR models allow quick additions or reductions in headcount/workspace without long-term commitments or entity-related complications—perfect for growing or project-based teams.

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