Nigeria - Export Goods

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To apply for exporting goods online, the applicant has to visit the following link: step-by-step procedure
2. Click on the link and the export guide page with the steps to be followed will open. The applicant should get through every step by following the instructions listed and using the options available.
3. Firstly, click “Read more” option in Step 1, ‘Export Readiness Checker’ page will open. Complete thestep by following the on-screen commands as applicable and clicking “Next” button.
4. In the last part of the step, provide your personal details and click “Submit” button. Your checker result will be displayed based on which you have to proceed further.
5. The next step is registration as an exporter, you can use the above link and proceed to next step or you can just click on the following link to go to the NEPC E-Registration Platform: apply online
6. In the page that opens, click “Login” tab if you have registered already, enter the user details in the login page and click “Login” button to login and or if you are a new user, click “create an account” tab.
7. In the page that opens, enter your Official Company e-mail address, security code in the tab provided and click “verify e-mail” button. Enter “ok” in the box that appears.
8. Check your email inbox for verification email and click the link provided. Registration page will open, enter the details asked for in the appropriate fields and click “Register” button.
9. After getting registered, you will get into the NEPC online registration platform. In the homepage, you will find an option as “Register a New Certificate”.
10. Make a click on it and the online registration form will open. In the first page of the form, fill out the company details as applicable and click “Next” button.
11. Click “Ok” button in the pop-up that appears above which will lead to the second page ‘Corporate Overview’. Complete the second page as required and click “Next” button.
12. Click “Ok” button in the pop-up that appears above which will lead to the third page of the registration form. Complete the third page as applicable, upload documents by clicking “Choose file” button and choose delivery options as your convenience.
13. After completing, click “Preview” button to go through your provided details and click “Submit & Proceed to Payment” button. Click “Ok” button in the pop-up that appears above.
14. Invoice with the amount of fees to be paid will be displayed. You can print or save your invoice by clicking on “Print” button and pay the required fees by clicking “Make Payment” button.
15. Check the amount to be paid in the next page and click “Submit” button. In the payment gateway, enter the card particulars and click “Pay” button to complete the registration process and obtain the registration Certificate.
16. Within a day, the internal processes will get over and you will be informed about the collection of the certificate.
17. After obtaining the Exporter’s Certificate, you will have to understand the market in the country of export and make an export plan whose information and tools can be found in the further steps.
18. Further, you will have to prepare the documents to be attached with the export products which you can find in the step 5 or “Required documents” section of this page.
19. Then, choose an appropriate Logistics and Freights services with the help of the instructions available in the Step 6.
20. Click “read more” option in the steps 7 and 8 to find instructions regarding Export pricing and finance.
21. At last, understand the legal issues related to the export in the Step 9 and perform the export as applicable.

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Required Documents

• Exporter’s Certificate
• Signed Export Contract document
• Relevant Quality Assurance document
• Pro forma and Commercial Invoice
• Packing list
• Nigeria Export Proceed form (NXP)
• Clean Certificate of Inspection
• Weight and Quality Certificate
• Origin Certificate
• Relevant bills

FOR OBTAINING EXPORTER’S CERTIFICATE:

• Incorporation Certificate
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (Certified copy)
• Copy of Section C from CAC 1.1
• Registration Certificate
• Organisational constitution

Office Locations & Contacts

NIGERIAN EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL (NEPC) - Head Office
Plot 424, Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
P. M. B. 133 Garki, Abuja
Line 1: +234 (9) 462 1555
Line 2: +234 (9) 291 0966
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website:Link

NEPC E-Registration : Link

Eligibility

• Any organisation, that wishes to involve in export business inside Nigeria, can apply.
• The applying organisation can be a Nigeria-based organisation or a foreign organisation.

Fees

• To obtain Exporter’s Certificate: N13,500
• Details about other charges and duties can be gathered from the office.

Validity

Initially, the Certificate is valid for two years after which it should be renewed every year.

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the registration form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections. Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
• The required documents should be complete as required by the council and should be produced/submitted wherever necessary during customs process.
• The following link consists of Export Guide which has various tools for required analyses and plans thereby being helpful in conducting the export business effectively: procedure and tools

Required Information

• Name of the company
• CEO’s name and Gender
• Office address
• Email address and contact details
• Registration Certificate number
• Company Incorporated year
• No. of Employees and Annual turnover
• Directors’ particulars
• Contact person’s name, address and contact number
• Email address

Need for the Document

Any Nigerian organisation or a foreign organisation inside Nigeria must follow the above explained procedure in case if it wishes to perform export business to other countries.

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