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In this blog, we will explain how Business\u00a0License And Permits<\/strong> works In Nigeria. Also, how to obtain business permit(s) and\u00a0 Expatriate Quota Certificate to work <\/strong>in Nigeria as a foreign citizen. I also clarify issues that confuse people in getting the right business permit(s) with right category where such exist. So, let’s go.<\/span><\/p>\n

To operate businesses legally in Nigeria, every Nigerian and foreigner must be licensed to carry on businesses, including obtaining the Nigerian Business Licenses and Permits.
\nNote:<\/strong>\u00a0Business License comes before\u00a0Business\u00a0Permit(s).<\/span><\/p>\n

There are business activities differs in several business sectors, so is some\u00a0Permits and Licenses differs. The first step to take is to register your business<\/a> as a legal entity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Issuance of a business licenses and permits in Nigeria is a means to regulate business activities of private and public organizations and also to generate revenue for governments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Business licenses are approvals given by the government or its agencies to individuals and corporate\u00a0organisation\u00a0to transact business in a particular location and\/or sector; it is also an authority issued by the local government to operate a business in a particular location and\/or sector. For example, if you want to operate your business in Nigerian Oil and Gas sector, after your business registration with CAC, the\u00a0licenses and permits<\/a> you will need will be mostly issued by Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) permits<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no unified licensing system; it varies from the tiers of government; the nature, location, type and size of the business determine its permit(s) and the type of license to be issued for its legal operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The license issued to a fuel station no doubt is quite different from the one issued to a liquor dealer and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening business in Nigeria basically requires license or permit that will make the business officially and legally recognized. Citizens, who want to start a business, expand an existing business or to renovate the buildings etc. needs permits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Business licenses and permits help the governments (federal, state or local) in Nigeria to keep track of the citizen\u2019s tax obligations as well as providing contact information for the owners. It is a business permit that allows business transactions to be done and also to be inspected and verified by inspectors from the city where the business is located. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are fees payable to obtain licenses or permits in Nigeria.\u00a0Irrespective of the nature and location of your business, you need the business licenses or permits to operate.<\/span><\/p>\n

As there several\u00a0licenses or permits a business may need to operate its business legitimately in Nigeria as some licenses or permits differs in different states and local government. This has made it necessary for businesses to consult Business Support<\/a> experts like Aziza Nigeria<\/a> to make sure your business operation is in the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>The following are steps to secure a business licenses and permits in Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Determine the licenses\/ permits and the class of such licenses\/ permits your business need to operate.<\/strong>
    \nFor example,<\/strong> for you to operate in Nigerian Oil and Gas as a service provider, you need     DPR permit<\/a>. In\u00a0 Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) permits,\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 you will need OGISP permit<\/a> and OGISP has 3 categories and several permits that must suit the service(s) your business is providing. If you obtain a wrong category or OGISP permit<\/a>, government will not allow you to operate with such permit(s).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Locate the government authority’s office or it’s website for those who have website.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    At this stage, you will be given the requirements for such\u00a0licenses or permits. Requirements to expect are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n