Legally freelance by partnering with NITA-certified pros
New NITA bill mandates licensing and certification for all ICT professionals in Ghana, making it illegal for uncertified developers to legally offer services.
CertLink matches uncertified Ghanaian developers with licensed ICT professionals for compliant project delivery. The platform handles matching, contract generation, payment splitting, and compliance paperwork so developers can continue earning while working toward their own certification.
Uncertified Ghanaian software developers, freelancers, and small ICT service providers
Built-in automated legal contract engine and revenue-share automation specifically designed around the NITA bill, creating a compliant 'umbrella' structure that generic freelance platforms cannot offer.
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Algorithm matches uncertified devs with certified partners based on skills, location, and availability
Creates NITA-compliant subcontracting agreements with one click
Shared workspace for collaboration while maintaining clear separation of responsibilities
Paystack-powered automatic splitting of project payments per contract terms
Central secure storage for all licensing and project compliance records
Tracks individual progress toward full NITA certification with milestones
Structured process and templates for resolving project disagreements
Automatically generates compliant portfolios from completed projects
Connects projects to local insurance providers for added protection
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| is_certified | bool | No |
| nita_license_number | text | Yes |
| skills | text | Yes |
| hourly_rate | int | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| certified_id | uuid | No |
| uncertified_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| partnership_id | uuid | No |
| client_name | text | Yes |
| value_ghs | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| completed_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| pdf_url | text | Yes |
| split_percentage | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/matches/findFind suitable certified partners for a project
/api/contracts/generateGenerate NITA-compliant subcontract
/api/projectsList active projects for user
/api/payments/splitTrigger revenue distribution after milestone
/api/compliance/auditRun compliance check on user documents
2 projects per month
No team features
Up to 5 team members
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 95 | 22% | $605 | $7,260 |
| Month 6 | 980 | 31% | $8,870 | $106,440 |
Match with certified professionals, auto-generate compliant contracts, and get paid seamlessly. Built specifically for Ghanaian developers impacted by the licensing mandate.
Recruit 15 already-certified developers from LinkedIn Ghana ICT groups by offering zero-fee matching for first 3 months. Offer free Pro access to 30 uncertified active freelancers in 'Ghana Freelance Developers' Facebook group. Present the platform at the next Ghana Institution of Engineers ICT forum to secure initial certified users.
Large global client base
No NITA compliance tools or local Ghana licensing support
Specifically engineered around Ghana's new regulatory reality
High trust within community
No contracts, no payment protection, high legal risk
Provides legal protection and automated compliance
Network effect between certified and uncertified users creates a defensible marketplace. Library of legally-vetted contract templates specific to Ghanaian ICT regulations.
The NITA bill has suddenly made thousands of existing freelance arrangements illegal, creating an immediate market need for compliant partnership structures.
Partnership model challenged by NITA regulators
Obtain legal opinion from Ghanaian ICT regulatory lawyer before launch and iterate based on feedback
Certified professionals reluctant to partner
Offer meaningful revenue share and liability protection
Success: At least 60% of both groups express strong interest
Success: Complete 12 paid projects with 85% satisfaction rate
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