Legal Question in Investment Law in Nigeria
foreign investment in Nigeria
Can a foreigner wholly owe a company in Nigeria
Asked on 12/14/02, 7:24 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: foreign investment in Nigeria
Yes, a foreigner can wholly own a company in Nigeria.
Answered on 12/18/02, 4:33 am
Okey Onyekanma
Inns Law Firm
Re: foreign investment in Nigeria
Yes, in fact the new Nigeria Investment Promotion Act allows the ownership of a company 100%. All the foreigner needs to do is to properly incorporate the proposed company. and obtain the basic permits like the business permit, expatriate quota positions, wherte he intends to employ non Nigerians.
He can also invest in the economy by way of purchase of shares. Another very important certificate he may need is the certificate of capital importation which would enable him repatriate funds and profits out of Nigeria without any inhibition.
Answered on 12/14/02, 2:02 pm