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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To start a business, the applicant has to first decide the type of business that he/she wish to establish.
#There are four main categories of businesses namely sole proprietorships, partnerships, incorporated trustees, and companies.
#Firstly, the business/company should be named. Select names of your choice and conduct a name availability search at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registry.
#With respect to the search results, you can reserve a name of your choice that is available as well. Further, the reserved name should be registered with the CAC.
#The name reservation and registration process can be done either in person or online.
#The address and contact details of the CAC can be found in the following link: [https://www.cac.gov.ng/contact-us/ Link]
#The online application portal can be found in the following link: [https://pre.cac.gov.ng/home Link] You have to visit the link, register yourself and make use of the applicable options to reserve and register your company name (refer ‘apply online’ section).
#Next step is company registration, but before that, a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association must be drawn with the help of a Solicitor/Notary Public as required for the business aspects.
#Further, complete the registration of the company in person or through the online portal. In case you are choosing ‘in person’, the applicant has to visit the office of CAC and complete a registration form.
#Then, it should be submitted along with all the required documents. Refer “Required documents” section of this page. After submission, pay the necessary filing and stamp duty fees as directed by the officials. (For online procedure, refer ‘apply online’ section)
#Upon completion of all required processes, the applicant will be asked to collect the Certificate of Incorporation.
#As a successive stage, share structure of the company should be formulated as applicable and directors for governing the corporate performance of the company should be appointed.
#Further, the intellectual properties of the business will have to be registered with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry under the governance of the Solicitor.
#The address and contact details of the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry can be found in the link below: [http://www.iponigeria.com/Contact Link]
#As a next step, relevant regulatory licenses required to comply with the health, safety, environmental obligations should be obtained. The various agencies/departments may include National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nigerian Investments Promotions Commission (NIPC), National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Nigerian Customs Service, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), etc.
#The contact links of these agencies/departments can be found in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
#Then, the organization/company must be registered with Federal Inland Revenue Services for paying the Value Added Tax and obtaining Tax ID, under the guidance of the legal representative.
#The address and contact details of branch offices across the country can be found in the following link: [https://www.firs.gov.ng/office-locator/ address details]
#In case of premises required for the business, the Solicitor will help you with some available options and you can proceed with the land registration and other relevant processes at the State/Local Government offices.
#Subject to the Labour act of Nigeria, the legal representative will proceed to prepare the employment contracts and work manual for the employees.
#These are the basic requirements and procedures involved in starting a business in Nigeria. 
 
'''Apply Online''' 
#Online application link is as follows: [https://pre.cac.gov.ng/home Link] click the link and do the following steps.
#Click on the “Search now” option under ‘public search’ tab to conduct a public name search. Enter the proposed names in the search bar and look for availability by clicking “search” button.
#Choose an available name and return back to the homepage. Click “Reserve name now” option to reserve the chosen name. If you already have an account, enter the user details and click “login” button. If not, click the “Sign up” button below, registration page will appear.
#Complete the registration form as applicable and click “Register” button. Account verification mail would have been sent, click the link sent to you to activate the account. Click “Login” button at the top of the next page and enter the user details, then click “Login” button to enter into your account.
#Click “New name reservation” button, name reservation form page will be opened, complete the first tab and click “save & continue” button. Select classification as applicable.
#Similarly, complete the next tab, go through the application preview and click “save & continue” button.
#Click “Remita” button in the payment tab and complete the payment as applicable by entering the card details and clicking “submit” button. As an acknowledgement, an availability code will be generated for the reserved name.
#To register a business, you would have to select the “New Company Registration” button and enter the availability code in the tab provided and proceed. Complete the registration by following the on-screen instructions and providing the required information, then submit the application.
#After submission of application, pay the required filing and Stamp duty fees amount by following the on-screen instructions. 
 
==Required Documents==
'''CAC:''' 
*Completed Availability Check and Reservation of Name form
*Completed Application for Registration of Business Name
*Valid proof of Identification
*Proof of payment
*Memorandum and Article of Association (if required)
*Notification of business’ registered address
*Document containing list, details and permission of the directors
*Compliance statement from the Solicitor
*Any supporting document (as instructed) 
 
'''PATENTS:''' 
*Request or Petition in writing
*Claims of Specification
*Detailed plan copies
*Documented Sketches
*Declaration request from the true Inventor
*In case of a representative, signed Power of Attorney or Authorization
*Service address proof in Nigeria
*Written Declaration (Foreign Priority)
*Previous application copy (Foreign Priority)
*Proof or receipt of payment 
 
'''DESIGN:''' 
*Availability Search report
*Completed application forms
*Novelty statement
*Copy of Graphic or Photographic representation 
 
'''VAT:''' 
*Memorandum and Article of Association
*Certificate of Incorporation
*Utility bill
*Application letter
*VAT Registration form 
 
'''TIN:''' 
*Completed application form (original and two copies)
*National Identification Card/Bank Verification Number (individuals)
*Memorandum and Articles of Association
*Incorporation Certificate
*Seal of the company
*Utility bill
*Letter of application on Company’s Letterhead 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''CAC CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS''' 
Corporate Affairs Commission 
Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, 
Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, 
Maitama, Abuja. 
Nigeria. 
Tel Main: +234-809-552-1924 
Tel Line 1 : +234-818-229-8971 
Tel Line 2 : +234-818-229-9016 
Tel Line 3 : +234-908-740-1600 
Tel Line 4 : +234-908-740-1599 
Tel Line 5 : +234-908-740-1598 
Tel Line 6 : +234-913-105-5341 
Tel Line 7 : +234-913-105-5342 
Tel Line 8 : +234-913-105-5343 
Email : cservice@cac.gov.ng 
Email : protocol@cac.gov.ng 
Website: [https://www.cac.gov.ng/contact-us/ Link] 
 
CAC Portal : [https://pre.cac.gov.ng/home Link]
 
==Eligibility==
Any individual or a group of people in Nigeria willing to establish and operate a business in Nigeria can apply. 
 
==Fees==
Fees details vary with respect to the process. 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever 
 
==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
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==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
*Please note that you will not be allowed to make modifications after payment during reservation of name.
*If you do not have a debit/credit card to use for payment online; you can still use your internet banking to pay for fees in the CAC-CRP. If you don't have internet banking either; just generate the bill from the CAC-CRP; walk into any bank branch in Nigeria and make the payment.
*You can seek advice from an accredited agent, if you wish to get more clarifications.
*Individuals are automatically assigned with a TIN based on their BVN (Bank Verification Number) or NIN (National Identity Number). To get a TIN as an individual, you need to have a NIN or BVN.
*Non Individuals such as (Limited Liability Companies, Incorporated Trustees, Enterprises, Cooperative Society, MDAs, Trade Association etc) can register for their TIN online.
*Note that the Documents listed are based on the current requirement which may change based on NAFDAC regulations without prior notice and may be product specific.
*Ensure that scanned copies of documents to be uploaded during online registration do not exceed 500kb.
*Agreements which are granted approval with conditions are subject to adjustments, modification of the scope of services and submission of requisite documents (e.g. invoices, tax clearance certificate, Annual Audited account etc as the case may be).
*Once it is ascertained that the scope of services in the technology transfer agreements are fair to both parties involved and there is value for money, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion grants approval without condition. 
 
==Required Information==
*Names of the applicant
*Date of birth and gender
*Nationality and Full address
*National Identification Number
*Phone number and email address
*Occupation/Description
*Proposed names
*Type of company
*Nature of Business Category 
 
==Need for the Document==
Any individual or a group of people in Nigeria willing to establish and operate a business in Nigeria should be performing every basic and required process that is listed in this procedure. 
 
==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
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==Others==
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