The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority
(NEPZA) was established by the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Act (Cap N107,
Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004) as the apex regulatory body for the
Free Zone scheme in Nigeria with responsibility for the promotion, development,
and regulation of all Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Nigeria.
NEPZA renders the following services:
Free Zone Designation
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Designation of Free Trade Zones, SEZs and Industrial
Parks
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Building Plan Approval for Zone Infrastructure
Free Zone Management Company (FZMC) Registration &
Licensing
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Registration and licensing of Free Zone Management
Company
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Annual Renewal of FZMC License
Free Zone Enterprise (FZE) Registration
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Registration of Free Zone Enterprises operating within
approved zones
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Issuance and Annual Renewal of FZE Operating License
through Free Zone Management Company
Post-Registration
Services
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Change of Name for Zone / Management Company /
Enterprise
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Alterations (Change of Directors/Shareholders, Change
of Objects, Alteration of Memorandum & Articles of Association / Increase
in Share Capital)
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Searches
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Certified True Copy (CTC)
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Registration of Instruments
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Filing of Annual Returns
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
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Regulatory Inspection and Monitoring of Free Zone Operations.
Trade Facilitation
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Facilitate trade through coordination with Nigeria
Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Federal Road
Safety Corps (FRSC) for Free Zone Enterprises.
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Collaboration with NCS to facilitate the seamless
issuance of AfCFTA Certificate of Origin.
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Collaboration with NACCIMA to facilitate the seamless
issuance of Certificate of Origin for ECOWAS, the U.S, & other relevant
countries.
Investment Promotion Services
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Investor facilitation and advisory services.
Promote investment into Nigeria’s Free Zones by attending international investment fairs and organising investment forums to promote awareness of