Company Setup

Deciding to start your business in Nigeria—whether it’s a dream of a tech startup in bustling Lagos or a cozy coffee shop in a quiet corner of Abuja—means becoming a part of West Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene.

Your journey begins with a name.

Your future hinges on the right company name. With a single click, your preferred name is submitted to our specialist. They will conduct all the necessary checks to ensure its originality and availability. Among thousands of existing names, yours must earn the right to exist.

Once approval is secured, and the name is confirmed, your “ship” receives its banner.

Next comes the preparation phase: you complete the official forms, specifying the directors, shareholders, and share capital. Every name, every figure, essentially breathes life into the framework of your future company.

Critical steps follow: our specialist proceeds to the tax authority to secure your company’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) and facilitates the opening of a bank account, giving your company access to financial flows. Your responsibility then becomes managing operations, paying taxes promptly, maintaining compliance, hiring employees, and growing the business.

You are now officially a part of the Nigerian business community.

The Registration Checklist

Before officially registering a company in Nigeria, you must complete the following essential steps:

1. Determine the Company Type (Select Legal Form): Choose the appropriate legal structure (e.g., Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, etc.).
2. Verify and Reserve the Name: Check the availability and reserve your chosen company name.
3. Prepare Documentation: This typically includes the application for registration, the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA), passport or other ID details for all directors and shareholders, proof of address (e.g., utility bill), and confirmation of government fee payment.
4. Appoint Directors and Shareholders.
5. Submit Registration Documents.