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Standard Requirements for Small Businesses in Various Sectors
- NAFDAC
- CAC
- SON
- NEPC
- FIRSC
- BOI
- NEPZA
- CBN
- BOA
- NIPC
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NAFDAC
Facility
- The facility should have a certificate of listing and be registered in accordance with the provisions of Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act Cap F33 LFN 2004
- The facility should have between one and five employees
- The building should be dedicated to the micro-scale enterprise and have adequate lighting and ventilation
- There should be a hygiene station for handwashing
Employees
- Employees should have basic education, training, or experience
- Employees should wear protective gear to prevent contamination
- Waste should be disposed of properly
Materials
- Equipment should be made of non-toxic materials and washed and dried before and after use
- Raw materials and finished products should be stored properly
Materials
- The product label should comply with NAFDAC Pre-packaged Food Labeling Regulations
- The product should be transported under conditions that prevent deterioration
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Corperate Affairs Commission(CAC)
Business Information
- Business Address
- Residential Address
- Name of Business (two options)
- Nature of Business
- Passport Photograph
- ID Card
- Phone Number
For Limited Liability Registration
- Company Address
- Name of Company (two options)
- Share Capital
- Nature of Business
- ID Card of Directors
- Passport Photograph
- Share Allotment
- Memorandum
- Article of Association
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The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
- SON Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) certification for imported products
- Registration of products with SON
- E-Product registration for imported and locally manufactured products
- MANCAP (Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme) certification for locally manufactured products
- Inspection of production processes and testing of products
- Compliance with Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS)
- Display of the MANCAP logo on product packaging
- Periodic factory inspections and testing to ensure consistent compliance
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Certified True Copy of From CAC
- Business registration
- Tax clearance
- Company income tax
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Withholding Tax (WHT)
- Purchase of goods and services
- Any other documentation required by NEPC
- Standards on appropriate packaging and export requirements
- Barcode as a prerequisite for export
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Form CAC 1.1 (Status report) or Form CAC 7 containing the particulars of the Company’s Directors
- Form CAC 2 detailing the Company’s statement of share capital and return of allotment
- Completed VAT registration form 001
- Completed CIT registration form
- Utility bill
- Evidence of Company income Tax Clearance
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The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
- Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or any business created by filing a formation document with a secretary of state
- The legal name of the business
- EIN number and legal business address
- FinCEN ID number
- Information regarding the jurisdiction where the business was formed
- Owners’ and beneficial owners’ personal information, including:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Home address
- A form of identification such as a driver’s license or passport
Beneficial owners are defined as those who can directly or indirectly exercise control over the business or who own or control 25% or more of the business’s ownership interest.
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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA)
- Complete an application form
- Review
- Site inspection
- Recommendation to Minister
- Recommendation to the President
- Official Declaration
- Head Office
- Licensing and permits
- Basic infrastructure and facilities
- Zone management and enterprise schedule
- Investment schedule
- Tariffs
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
- Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Business Plan or Proposal
- Feasibility Study
- Collateral (where applicable)
- Identification documents (e.g. National ID, Driver’s License, Passport)
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bill, Lease agreement)
- Bank Verification Number (BVN)
- Maintain a narrower band of +/- 3.0%
- Interest Rate Policy
- Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR)
- Public Sector Deposits
- Settlement/Clearing Banks
- Monetary Policy Targets
- Monetary Policy Programme
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The Bank of Agriculture (BOA)
Key Registration Documents
- Business Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Business Plan or Proposal
- Feasibility Study
- Collateral (where applicable)
- Identification documents (e.g. National ID, Driver’s License, Passport)
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bill, Lease agreement)
- Bank Verification Number (BVN)
Additional Documents
- Financial Statements (e.g. balance sheet, income statement)
- Management Team Profile
- Market Research and Analysis
- Projected Financials (e.g. cash flow, profit and loss)
- Details of the Agricultural Project or Business (e.g. farm size, location, crops, livestock)
Note that specific requirements may vary depending on the type of loan or support requested.
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Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
- Business Name Registration Certificate (from the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
- Certificate of Incorporation (for companies) or Certificate of Registration (for businesses)
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (for companies)
- Proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement)
- ID cards of directors/shareholders (for companies)
- Completed NIPC registration form
- Payment of registration fees (varies depending on business type and size)
Note that specific requirements may vary depending on the type of business, sector, and location.
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