LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EXPORT BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
Jun 7, 2017 17:58:52 GMT 1
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A Unique Business Name
One of the first steps you must take when starting out as an exporter in Nigeria is to register the name of your export business with the Corporate Affairs Commissions. This will add your business to the list of businesses officially recognized by the government. And it’s enough to ensure that someone else does not use your business name for their own business. You must bear in mind, however, that you will not be allowed to register a business name that conflicts with that of another company that is already registered and in existence.
A Registered Office
As with other businesses, every export business in Nigeria must have a registered office, or
at least an ‘office address'. So, the government is interested more in you having an address for your business than having an office structure. This explains why a home address would suffice if you are starting small. Whether it’s a ‘home ’ or a real office, the most important thing is that it must have an address.
Registration With The NEPC
The Nigerian Customs Service rules that anyone willing to engage in export business must
register with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. This Council was created to enhance
and encourage exportation of commodities other than oil with the ultimate aim of generating
national revenue through alternative means. Registering with the Nigerian Export Promotion
Council is now easier than ever.
Registration Of Form NXP
The Nigerian Customs Service also requires that Nigerian exporters complete and register
Form NXP with authorized dealers {commercial or merchant hanks) of their choice. Your
chosen authorized dealer will be in charge of handling your funds and transactions, as you
will be required to set up and maintain an Export Proceed Account with them, to which your
inflows will be deposited.
Special Licenses And Permits
As with any other business, starting an export business in Nigeria requires obtaining licenses and permits that indicate the government’s approval of your business. There are licenses and permits for doing business in Nigeria. And there are some specifically for operating an export business. To figure out what licenses and permits you must obtain, you need to conduct extensive research or contact a seasoned business lawyer who has deep knowledge of the Nigerian business environment, more especially of the export business in Nigeria. Never downplay any license or permit that you are required to obtain. Failure to comply might cause you huge problems and losses in the future.
Licenses From Target Foreign Country
Virtually all countries require that businesses planning to sell their product or commodities to their citizens must obtain certain licenses and certifications. So, you will need to find out more about the requirements for any country you want to sell your products in.
However, you must bear in mind that obtaining some of these licenses require inspection of the products you intend to sell in the target foreign country. And you will be granted permission to sell them only if they meet certain standards as set by the government of that country.
One of the first steps you must take when starting out as an exporter in Nigeria is to register the name of your export business with the Corporate Affairs Commissions. This will add your business to the list of businesses officially recognized by the government. And it’s enough to ensure that someone else does not use your business name for their own business. You must bear in mind, however, that you will not be allowed to register a business name that conflicts with that of another company that is already registered and in existence.
A Registered Office
As with other businesses, every export business in Nigeria must have a registered office, or
at least an ‘office address'. So, the government is interested more in you having an address for your business than having an office structure. This explains why a home address would suffice if you are starting small. Whether it’s a ‘home ’ or a real office, the most important thing is that it must have an address.
Registration With The NEPC
The Nigerian Customs Service rules that anyone willing to engage in export business must
register with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. This Council was created to enhance
and encourage exportation of commodities other than oil with the ultimate aim of generating
national revenue through alternative means. Registering with the Nigerian Export Promotion
Council is now easier than ever.
Registration Of Form NXP
The Nigerian Customs Service also requires that Nigerian exporters complete and register
Form NXP with authorized dealers {commercial or merchant hanks) of their choice. Your
chosen authorized dealer will be in charge of handling your funds and transactions, as you
will be required to set up and maintain an Export Proceed Account with them, to which your
inflows will be deposited.
Special Licenses And Permits
As with any other business, starting an export business in Nigeria requires obtaining licenses and permits that indicate the government’s approval of your business. There are licenses and permits for doing business in Nigeria. And there are some specifically for operating an export business. To figure out what licenses and permits you must obtain, you need to conduct extensive research or contact a seasoned business lawyer who has deep knowledge of the Nigerian business environment, more especially of the export business in Nigeria. Never downplay any license or permit that you are required to obtain. Failure to comply might cause you huge problems and losses in the future.
Licenses From Target Foreign Country
Virtually all countries require that businesses planning to sell their product or commodities to their citizens must obtain certain licenses and certifications. So, you will need to find out more about the requirements for any country you want to sell your products in.
However, you must bear in mind that obtaining some of these licenses require inspection of the products you intend to sell in the target foreign country. And you will be granted permission to sell them only if they meet certain standards as set by the government of that country.
