Open a company in Nigeria

Stop 1 · Local Presence & Market Entry

Market-entry consultant

Choose the state, the structure and the timeline.

Stop 2 · Law & Compliance

Company-registration lawyer

Register with the CAC and draft the constitution.

Lawyer (member of the Nigerian Bar)

Stop 3 · Law & Compliance

Immigration lawyer

Expatriate quota, business permit and CERPAC.

Lawyer (member of the Nigerian Bar)

Stop 4 · Money, Tax & Payroll

Local accountant

Tax registration (TIN, VAT) and the first filings.

Chartered accountant (ICAN or ANAN)

Stop 5 · Local Presence & Market Entry

Office & domiciliation

A registered address and a place to work.

Stop 6 · Admin & Assistants

Local recruiter

Hire your first local team members.