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From Douala to Lagos: A Cameroonian Legal Guide to Business Registration in Nigeria
Apr 12, 2026 163
Roadmmap to Business In Nigeria fro Cameroon. You can register your business in Nigeria entirely online without leaving Cameroon. Here's your step-by-step roadmap
.Step 1: Register with the CAC
Go to https://www.cac.gov.ng – Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission portal . Use their 🇦🇮-powered system to check name availability, complete forms, upload documents, and pay fees . Foreigners can hold 100% ownership with no Nigerian partner required .
Step 2: Meet the Capital Requirement
For 100% foreign ownership, minimum issued share capital is N100,000,000 (approx. 100 million CFA) . This is the investment value you commit, not a fee.
Step 3: Get Your Business Permit After CAC registration, apply at https://candb.interior.gov.ng – the Ministry of Interior's online platform for Business Permits and Expatriate Quota .
Step 4: Register with NIPC Visit https://www.nipc.gov.ng to register with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission . This protects your investment and guarantees profit repatriation.
Step 5: Immigration (If Relocating) Apply for Expatriate Quota via the EQAP portal, then get an STR visa at the Nigerian Embassy in Yaoundé. CERPAC residence permit is applied at https://cerpac.immigration.gov.ng . Cost: ~$2,000/year. Estimated Timeline: 30–35 working days. Total cost: Approximately $3,650 USD for professional fees and permits. Dont forget, there is a 90Days Visa free agree,ment for both countires so you can mnake use of that as an in itial time to get things rolling.
The door is open. Register online, follow the law, and succeed.
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