It takes approximately 2 weeks to set up a business in Nigeria

But first you need to obtain Nigerian Government approval. All foreign companies are required to Register a company name with
Corporate Affairs Commission who regulate formation of companies.

Alternatively, The whole process can be handled by a secretariat on behalf of foreign investors.

To administer the Decree, including the regulation and supervision of the formation, incorporation, management and winding up of companies. To establish and maintain companies registry and offices in all the states of the Federation.

Arrange and conduct an investigation into the affairs of any company where the interests of the shareholders and the public so demand;

To undertake such other activities as are necessary or expedient for giving full effect to the provisions of the Decree.

The Commission also registers business names, and Incorporated Trustees as well as provides a wide range of ancillary services.

• Incorporation of Companies (Private or Public Company, Limited by guarantee).
• Registration of Business Names & Incorporated Trustees.
• Conducting searches.
• Issuance of certified true copies of filed documents.
• Registration of share capital increase.
• Acceptance of statutory filings, increase, change of name.
• Arranging or conducting investigation into the affairs of any company where the interests of the shareholders and the public so demand.
• Management and winding up of companies.

• Statutory filings required by the CAMD processed and subsequently transferred to headquarters. 
  
  Verification and assessment of applications for company incorporation for final approval and issuance of certificate by the head office. 
  
  Sale of all statutory forms and publications made by the Commission.
• Business name registration.

Responding to enquiries and complaints.

Handling preliminary process of accreditation of Lawyers, Chartered Accountants and Chartered Secretaries - users of the Company's registry.