Helping Foreign Investors Get Started in Nigeria –  The 618 Bees Way

Helping Foreign Investors Get Started in Nigeria –  The 618 Bees Way

October 10, 2025

Entering a new market can be complex especially when it involves navigating regulatory frameworks, local compliance, and multi-agency approvals.

At 618 Bees, we make it simple. We provide end-to-end legal and business support to help foreign companies and investors establish, operate, and thrive in Nigeria with confidence and speed.

Our Expertise –  From Entry to Execution

Foreign investors trust us to handle every aspect of their business setup and compliance process in Nigeria. Our team of experts ensures that every step is done correctly, efficiently, and in full compliance with Nigerian law.

Our service covers:

  • Company Incorporation– Registering your business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and securing your Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  • Business Permits– Obtaining the required Business Permit from the Federal Ministry of Interior for foreign-owned entities.
  • Expatriate Quota Approvals– Securing approvals that allow your foreign staff to live and work legally in Nigeria.
  • NIPC Registration– Registering with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission for investment recognition and incentives.
  • NOTAP Registration– Registering technology transfer, franchise, or management agreements with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion.
  • CCI (Certificate of Capital Importation)– Facilitating the issuance of the CCI to confirm and secure foreign capital inflows through authorized banks.
  • Sector-Specific Licenses & Permits– Obtaining regulatory approvals from agencies such as CBN, NAFDAC, NCC, and others based on your industry.
  • Bank Account Opening– Coordinating documentation and compliance for smooth corporate bank account setup.
  • FDI Advisory & Compliance– Continuous support on foreign direct investment procedures, reporting, and compliance obligations.
  • Intellectual Property Registration & Protection– Assisting with trademark, copyright, and patent registration to protect your brand, products, and technology in Nigeria.

 Why Foreign Investors Choose 618 Bees

Foreign clients choose 618 Bees because we combine deep legal expertise with practical business insight. We don’t just process filings – we create structure, clarity, and compliance strategies that help investors establish a solid base for success.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Fast, transparent, and compliant processes.
  • End-to-end project management from setup to post-registration support.
  • A highly responsive, mostly female team known for excellence and precision.
  • Expert advisory tailored to your industry and investment goals

Start With Confidence

Whether you’re an investor, multinational, or entrepreneur looking to expand into Africa’s largest economy, 618 Bees gives you the clarity, compliance, and confidence to succeed. We make Nigeria’s business environment easy to navigate — so you can focus on building what matters.

Email: info@618bees.com Visit: www.618bees.com

Call/WhataApp: +2349017190079

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Frequently Asked

  • When are Annual Returns due for filing?

    A company’s first Annual Returns are due for filing after 18 months of its inception, subsequently it should be filed annually as the name implies. The filing dates could differ for each company depending on their financial year end but must be filed not later than 42 days after its Annual General Meeting.

    The Annual Returns for Business Names is due not later than the 30th of June each year except in the year the business was registered.
  • Must my Company Secretary be a Lawyer?

    Although it’s ideal to have a lawyer as a company secretary, it is not compulsory for small private businesses.
  • What are the terms of a contract?
    • an offer and an acceptance.
    • competent parties
    • Consideration
    • Legal subject matter
    • Mutual agreement/ Assent
    • Conesus ad idem
    • Obligation
  • What are the product categories available when registering with NAFDAC?

    The product categories include: Food, Cosmetics, Drug, Medical Device, Agro-Chemicals & Pesticide, Veterinary Products, Vaccines & Biologicals, Herbal and Nutraceuticals and Water
  • What is personal data?

    This is any information that can be used to identify an identifiable human person such passport photograph.
  • Will my trademark registration in Nigeria protect me worldwide?

    No, all intellectual property (IP) rights which includes trademarks are territorial, which means you are protected in the countries in which you register them.
  • When can I start renewal of the registration of my product(s) with NAFDAC?

    You can start renewal 6 months to the date of expiry.
  • Why do i need a Shareholders Agreement?

    You need a Shareholders Agreement to protect your investment in a company.  The shareholders Agreement establishes a fair relationship between all shareholders and sets out how the company is run.
  • Does a trademark search automatically reserve my trademark name?

    No, a trademark search does not automatically reserve that which is sought to be trademarked. A search ascertains whether that which is sought to be trademarked is available or violates any existing trademark.
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