How can I trademark a business in Nigeria?
Trademark registration protects a brand/trade name, slogan, label, domain name, shape, color, logo, etc from competitors and other firms using same or similar name
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Applying for a Nigerian Subject to Regularization (STR) Visa 2022
You have a new business project or employment offer in Nigeria and your hiring organization requires you to obtain a Subject to Regularization (STR) visa before you can take on the role. STR is therefore the prerequisite needed before one can take on a job offer in Nigeria.
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The cost of Immigration services in Nigeria 2023
The cost of immigration service depends on the type/class of visa required and the nationality of the person.
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How to set up a company as a foreigner in Nigeria
Despite knowing your business will thrive in Nigeria, one of the initial steps to undertake before commencing your business in Nigeria is company registration.
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How to obtain Visa on Arrival in Nigeria
For a quick business, work, or tourism trip to Nigeria, Visa on arrival is one of the best and easiest ways to get entry into Nigeria.
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Is Nigeria going cashless? Embracing Digital Transformation in Africa’s Largest Economy
Nigeria’s financial landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation driven by the rise of financial technology (fintech). The concept of going cashless has gained significant momentum, particularly steered by the government’s ambitious pursuit of a cashless economy coupled with the increasing adoption of digital payment solutions. Just a few years after the Central Bank of Nigeria … Continued
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Choosing the Right Business Structure in Nigeria
As a business owner, the first thing to do is to register your business and it is important to ensure that you choose the right business structure in Nigeria. In this article, we will look at the various forms of business structure in Nigeria and how to choose the right one. Importance of choosing the … Continued
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Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Business in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) stipulates that businesses should be registered within 28 days of commencing the business and failure to do so results in a default fee of NGN150 for every day in default up until the business is registered. The body in charge of registering a business in Nigeria … Continued
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What Should be the Minimum Share Capital for Company Registration?
Shares are symbols or percentage of ownership in a business. It is allotted to investors in exchange for equity capital. The shares of a company are owned by the shareholders who are also the owners of the business. It is advisable that shares are allocated with proper caution as shareholders are the owners of a … Continued
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What you Should Know When Entering A Business Contract in Nigeria
As a business owner, contracts are inevitable, and they are one of the effective ways of protecting your business interests. A contract is a verbal or written agreement between two or more parties. There are different types of contracts that a business owner can use to protect their business interest. contracts can be oral or … Continued
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Registering a Group of Companies, Holding Company and Consortium in Nigeria
A group of companies are business structures that are created to accomplish specific purposes. It comprises three or more associated companies with common shareholders or ownership. This company becomes the shareholder of the distinct “Group” or companies. In other words, it becomes the holding company. A holding company is a parent company that holds more … Continued
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The Growth of the Exports Market of Nigeria – Opportunities for Investors
Nigeria is largely known as a net exporter of crude oil, but another cash cow is usually not mentioned: the export of non-oil commodities that present opportunities for investors. The market value of non-oil commodities exported from Nigeria as of 2022 was estimated at US$ 5.6 billion, 39.1% more than the previous year. The export … Continued
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Doing Business In Nigeria – Questions Investors Ask
Introduction Doing business in Nigeria is definitely not something to be taken lightly, but it’s also not rocket science. If you have investments and business plans for Nigeria, it would be smart to have all the necessary information before beginning. There are many questions that investors ask when they are considering doing business in Nigeria. … Continued
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How to Obtain Expatriate Quota in Nigeria
Expatriate quota in Nigeria is granted by the Ministry of Interior to foreign-owned or indigenous companies. The purpose is to enable them to employ or recruit foreign employees to legitimately work and live in Nigeria. Application for expatriate quota can be made upon commencement of business or immediately after incorporation of a company and can … Continued
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How to Obtain a Business Visa in Nigeria
A business visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreigners by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to travelers who intend to conduct business activities or conduct business meetings that do not constitute labour or gainful employment in Nigeria. It is issued at Nigerian embassies across the world. A business visa also applies … Continued
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