1.0 BUSINESS REGISTRATION
1.1 The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act 16 of 1995 established the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission established by law to encourage, promote, and coordinate all investments in Nigeria. This act also regulates the participation of foreign businesses in the country.
1.2 The NIPC Act allows foreign nationals to own up to 100% equity and invest in any business in Nigeria except those indicated on the negative list as defined by section 31 of the Act such as the production of arms, ammunition, narcotics and related substances.
1.3 Section 20 of the NIPC Act requires all enterprises in which foreign participation is permitted to apply to the Commission for business registration.
2.0 REQUIREMENTS
2.1 To apply for NIPC Business Registration Certificate, the following documents are required:
2.1.1 Duly completed NIPC Form I;
2.1.2 Memorandum & Articles of Association;
2.1.3 Certificate of Incorporation;
2.1.4 CAC Form 1.1 (or CAC Forms CO2 and CO7 for old companies);
2.1.5 Power of Attorney/ Letter of Authority (where applicable);
2.1.6 Approved Remita payment receipt of N15,000.00 only (Non- refundable)
2.1.7 NIPC payment receipt
3.0 PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING
3.1 The NIPC Business Registration takes 24 hours to process once all required documents are submitted.
3.1.1 Applicant downloads NIPC Form 1 from the website at https://www.nipc.gov.ng;
3.1.2 Applicant pays a non-refundable processing fee of N15,000.00 only, via Remita online portal at www.remita.net;
3.1.3 Applicant submits all required documents (see 1.4 above) at the One Stop Investment Centre in NIPC or scanned copies sent to osicinfodesk@nipc.gov.ng;
3.1.4 NIPC Business Registration Certificate issued to the applicant.
For more inquiries and assistance with NIPC Registration, feel free to contact us.
Tolulope Oguntade
Regville Associates
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