The Complete Guide to Money Lending Business in Nigeria

Introduction A money-lending business is considered a type of financial institution. It is, however, limited to issuing consumer loans and debts. When you choose to get a money-lending business registered as a company, the share capital should not be less than N20 million. You will also need to fully understand and adhere to all laid…

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How to Register a Company with CAC: A Practical Guide.

What is a Company in Nigeria? A company is a recognised legal entity formed by at least two persons to carry out a business activity with the aim of making profit. CAC recognises the following types of companies as provided in the Companies and Allied Matters Act; Limited Liability Company The owners of this type…

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Tax Exemption for New Companies in Nigeria: A Concise Guide

What are Tax Incentives? By lowering the amount of tax paid to the government, a tax incentive is a policy the government adopts with the goal of motivating people and businesses to invest more money in their operations.  Who is Entitled to Tax Incentives in Nigeria?  For ease of reference, we will classify companies into…

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The Tax System in Nigeria: A New & Updated Overview

Key Stakeholders in the Tax System in Nigeria The Government  This includes the federal, state, and local governments with their respective ministries and agencies. The government is obligated to: The Taxpayer A taxpayer is a person or group of persons or an entity that pays or is liable to tax. As a taxpayer, you are…

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Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020): The Business Guide

As a business owner, it is important to understand the impact/implications and key provisions of Nigeria’s recent CAMA 2020. Let’s walk you through it.

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