Customer Relationship Management
DOING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA This is a guide to doing business in Nigeria. It is a general overview of the Nigerian political, economic and legal environment. It is by no means an exhaustive work on investment in Nigeria. It simply sets out the basic information on business in Nigeria and recourse to other research materials is encouraged. We disclaim any responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by any person on account of reliance on this work.
I INTRODUCTION 1. A General Overview 2. Political System 3. Economic Overview 4. International Relations II INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA: REGULATIONS AND REGULATORY AGENCIES AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS 1. The Laws 2. The Agencies 3. The Incentives 4. Export & Import Policy III BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND REGULATION 1. Incorporation a. Registration with the CAC and obtaining Certificate of Incorporation b. Effect of Registration c. The Company Name d. Statutory Book 2. Share Acquisitions 3. Business Registrations by Foreigners a. Business Permit
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b. Expatriate Quota c. Resident Permit d. Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC) e. Registration of securities f. Registration with the Department of Petroleum Services g. Registration with National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) 4. Winding Up IV TAXATION A. Tax System 1. Value Added Tax (VAT) 2. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) 3. Education Tax 4. Personal Income Tax 5. Companies Income Tax 6. Nigerian Social Investment Trust Fund (NSITF) 7. Withholding Tax B. Tax Treaties V LABOUR 1. Labour Law in Nigeria
VI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Patent 2. Industrial Designs 3. Copyright 4. Trade Marks VII DISPUTE RESOLUTION 1. The Courts 2 .Alternate Dispute Resolution
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VII GENERAL INFORMATION ON NIGERIA 1. Real Estate 2 .Health Care Delivery 3 .Education 4 .Transport System 5 .Social Activities and Entertainment
Introduction 1. A General Overview of Nigeria. Nigeria is located in Western Africa bordering on the Gulf
I INTRODUCTION 1. A General Overview 2. Political System 3. Economic Overview 4. International Relations II INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA: REGULATIONS AND REGULATORY AGENCIES AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS 1. The Laws 2. The Agencies 3. The Incentives 4. Export & Import Policy III BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND REGULATION 1. Incorporation a. Registration with the CAC and obtaining Certificate of Incorporation b. Effect of Registration c. The Company Name d. Statutory Book 2. Share Acquisitions 3. Business Registrations by Foreigners a. Business Permit
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b. Expatriate Quota c. Resident Permit d. Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC) e. Registration of securities f. Registration with the Department of Petroleum Services g. Registration with National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) 4. Winding Up IV TAXATION A. Tax System 1. Value Added Tax (VAT) 2. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) 3. Education Tax 4. Personal Income Tax 5. Companies Income Tax 6. Nigerian Social Investment Trust Fund (NSITF) 7. Withholding Tax B. Tax Treaties V LABOUR 1. Labour Law in Nigeria
VI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Patent 2. Industrial Designs 3. Copyright 4. Trade Marks VII DISPUTE RESOLUTION 1. The Courts 2 .Alternate Dispute Resolution
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Law Allianz. 2010
VII GENERAL INFORMATION ON NIGERIA 1. Real Estate 2 .Health Care Delivery 3 .Education 4 .Transport System 5 .Social Activities and Entertainment
Introduction 1. A General Overview of Nigeria. Nigeria is located in Western Africa bordering on the Gulf