We register all types of businesses and non business entities in Nigeria. In doing this we provide legal advice on the viability of the business, the legal framework, the share capital requirements and other legal considerations before registering the specific business.
We provide registration and advice on the following type of entities:
Limited Liability Company
Unlimited Company
Company Limited By Guarantee
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Incorporated Trustees
If you would like to talk to us about starting your business in Nigeria, please talk to us through the chat box or contact us for a free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is important to register your business before starting. Registration offers legal protection. There are also quite a number of laws and regulations that you may have to comply with depending on the nature of your business.
There are different business structures that you can register in Nigeria. They include:
- A Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- An Unlimited Company
- A Company Limited by Guarantee
- A Sole Proprietorship
- A General Partnership
- A Limited Partnership
- A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Incorporated Trustees
Yes, a foreigner can incorporate a business in Nigeria either jointly with others or as a sole owner. A foreigner can exercise 100% ownership of a company incorporated in Nigeria. However, the company may require certain business permits and licenses before operating in Nigeria.
It usually takes between a week on the average to incorporate a business in Nigeria. However, the time from start to completion may vary depending on certain circumstances.