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Starting a business

Everything you need to register and run a business in Nigeria.

From registering your company to certifying your products and accessing finance, here are the official steps to start a business.

  1. 1
    Register a business name or company

    Register your business or incorporate a company with the CAC.
  2. 2
    Get a Tax Identification Number (TIN)

    Register for tax as an individual or business.
  3. 3
    Get support for your small business

    Free registration, training and access to finance for MSMEs.
  4. 4
    Certify a product to Nigerian standards

    Get the SONCAP or MANCAP mark for your product.
  5. 5
    Register a food, drug or cosmetic product

    Get NAFDAC approval before selling regulated products.
  6. 6
    Apply for GEEP (TraderMoni / MarketMoni)

    Collateral-free micro-loans for petty traders and artisans.