Extensive experience in Nigerian business registration and FDI structuring
Shekinah provides seamless, end-to-end legal support for new business registration, expansion, and foreign direct investment (FDI) entry into the Nigerian market.
Setting up a new business in Nigeria, whether as a local entrepreneur, diaspora investor, or multinational corporation, requires strategic legal structuring, regulatory compliance, and an in-depth understanding of Nigeria’s business environment.
We assist clients in navigating business formation laws, regulatory frameworks, and sector-specific requirements to ensure that their operations are legally sound, investor-ready, and positioned for long-term success. Our approach combines legal precision with commercial awareness, helping startups, SMEs, and foreign investors avoid costly pitfalls and achieve quick, compliant market entry.
Through our advisory services, foreign investors can confidently establish subsidiaries, joint ventures, representative offices, or wholly foreign-owned companies in Nigeria, while ensuring compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) regulations, Ministry of Interior, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements, and other regulatory bodies.
Service Offerings
- Business Name & Company Incorporation
Registration of business names, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and companies limited by guarantee. - Foreign-Owned Company Set-Up
Structuring and incorporating wholly foreign-owned entities, subsidiaries, and joint venture companies in Nigeria. - Business Permit & Expatriate Quota Applications
Obtaining business permits, expatriate quotas, and managing all immigration compliance for foreign directors and employees. - NIPC Registration & Investment Approvals
Advisory and registration services with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, including investment declarations and incentives. - Regulatory Licensing & Sector-Specific Approval
Assistance with obtaining NAFDAC, NOTAP, SON, DPR, CBN, CAC, and other regulatory approvals required for operations. - Capital Importation & Repatriation Compliance
Advisory on obtaining Certificates of Capital Importation (CCI), foreign exchange compliance, and profit repatriation in line with CBN guidelines. - Tax Registration & Compliance Setup
Support with FIRS and SIRS tax registrations, TIN acquisition, VAT, CIT, and PAYE onboarding. - Corporate Governance Frameworks for New Businesses
Drafting of governance documents including shareholder agreements, founders’ agreements, MOUs, and corporate policies. - Ongoing Advisory & Retainer Support for Startups & Foreign Companies
Continuous compliance monitoring, statutory filings, contract drafting, and regulatory updates for seamless operations.
Fast turnaround, detailed guidance, and compliant documentation
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