Company Registration in Nigeria for Foreigners

Many foreign entrepreneurs assume registering a company in Nigeria requires a local partner or physical presence — neither is true. Foreigners can wholly own and register a Nigerian company remotely, provided the incorporation is structured correctly from the outset.

QuickReg works directly with individual foreign founders — from diaspora entrepreneurs to first-time international investors — to register their company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), meet share capital requirements, and set up the tax and banking foundations needed to operate legally in Nigeria.

Foreign nationals registering a company in Nigeria generally go through the same core steps as any CAC incorporation, with a few additional considerations:

1. Choose your company structure — most foreign founders register a Private Limited Company (Ltd), which offers limited liability and full foreign ownership.
2. Reserve your company name — QuickReg checks name availability and secures your reservation with the CAC.
3. Meet the share capital requirement — foreign-owned companies require a minimum of ₦100 million paid-up share capital.
4. Submit identification and business details — a valid passport, proposed business address, and description of activities.
5. Receive your Certificate of Incorporation — delivered electronically, with no need to travel to Nigeria.
6. Complete tax and permit registration — including your FIRS TIN and, where applicable, a Business Permit and NIPC registration.