Foreign Investor Benefits
Foreign Investor Benefits i. The shareholding of the company can be 100% foreign owned. ii. A non-Nigerian may invest and participate in the operation of any enterprise in Nigeria (See exemptions); iii. An enterprise, in which foreign participation is permitted, shall after its incorporation or registration, be registered with the NIPC; iv. The Nigerian registered company can apply for pioneer status where applicable and enjoy tax exemptions and other benefits. v. A foreign enterprise may buy the shares of […]
About Doing Business in Nigeria
FOREIGN COMPANY REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA Operations of Foreign Companies in Nigeria A foreigner may invest and participate in the operation of any enterprise in Nigeria, except in sectors explicitly excluded by law. However, to conduct business operations in Nigeria, a foreign company must incorporate or register the company as a Nigerian branch or subsidiary, which will act as a separate legal entity in Nigeria. Until the company is incorporated, it is prohibited from carrying on […]
Registering Businesses in Nigeria
Registering a business in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 requires compliance with specific processes overseen by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). While most businesses must register, exceptions exist, such as legal partnerships. Various business structures—Limited Liability Companies, Companies Limited by Guarantee, Sole Proprietorships, Incorporated Trustees, and Unlimited Liability Companies each have unique requirements. Investors must carefully follow the applicable rules to ensure compliance and successful operations in Nigeria.
Ex-husband does not agree to take abroad the child on holiday. What can I do?
If the former husband does not agree to go along with the child on holiday abroad, the solution is to provide his / her agreement. That is, you can sue it by asking the court to make a decision to supplement the former husband’s consent to obtaining a tourist pass, with a view to moving the juvenile abroad. In court you have to prove that you are in the situation of not being able to […]
Protecting Victims of Domestic Abuse in Nigeria: An Overview of Civil Protection Orders
Availability and Scope of Civil Protection Orders In Nigeria, victims of domestic abuse can seek civil protection orders to ensure their safety and legal protection against their abusers. The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPPA) allows for protection orders effective throughout the country. Section 28(1) of VAPPA defines violence broadly, including physical, sexual, psychological, verbal, emotional, and economic harm in both private and public life, during peace and conflict situations. Specifically in Lagos, the Protection […]