Foreign Investment

Our Foreign Investment Practice is designed to guide investors, multinational corporations, and foreign entities through every stage of their investment journey in Nigeria and across other jurisdictions where we operate.

With a firm foundation in corporate, regulatory, and transactional law, our team provides comprehensive legal advisory that ensures foreign investments are secure, compliant, and positioned for long-term success. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that international investors face, and we are well-equipped to help you mitigate risks while unlocking value.

Our foreign investment services include:

·       Company Incorporation: Helping foreign investors establish businesses in Nigeria, including registering companies and setting up representative offices. 

·       Structuring for Investment: Advising on the most appropriate legal structures for investment, considering factors like corporate, tax, and regulatory implications, as well as how to obtain exemptions from certain restrictions. 

·       Investment Agreements: Drafting and negotiating various agreements, including joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and other international business contracts. 

 

·       Approvals and Permits: Handling applications for various permits and approvals required for foreign investments, such as business permits, expatriate quotas, and approvals from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

·       Due Diligence: Conducting thorough due diligence on potential investments, ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws and regulations.

·       Banking Compliance: Guiding foreign investors on banking compliance, including opening bank accounts and obtaining necessary approvals. 

 

·       Investment Treaty Protection: Advising on investment treaty protection, ensuring that foreign investments are protected under relevant international treaties. 

·       Dispute Resolution: Handling disputes that may arise from foreign investments, including litigation and arbitration. 

·       Legal Advice: Providing legal advice on various aspects of foreign investment, including taxation, intellectual property, and employment law. 

 

·       Expatriate Quota: Assisting in obtaining expatriate quotas, which are necessary for foreign companies to employ expatriate workers in Nigeria.

·       Work Permits and Resident Permits: Handling applications for work permits and resident permits for foreign nationals working in Nigeria.

·       Immigration Compliance: Ensuring that foreign investors and their employees comply with Nigerian immigration laws and regulations. 

 

·       Mergers and Acquisitions: Advising on mergers and acquisitions involving foreign investors, including due diligence and negotiations. 

·       Intellectual Property: Handling intellectual property matters, including trademark registration, patent applications, and copyright protection. 

·       Capital Importation: Assisting with obtaining certificates of capital importation, which are necessary for bringing capital into Nigeria. 

·       Tax Law: Advising on tax implications of foreign investments in Nigeria, including tax treaties and tax compliance. 

·       Legal Advice on Opening Bank Accounts: Providing legal guidance to foreign investors on opening bank accounts in Nigeria. 

·       General Commercial Litigation and Mediation: Handing general commercial litigation and mediation matters involving foreign investors. 

 

We work closely with foreign investors, international development organisations, venture capitalists, and multinational corporations across industries such as energy, technology, manufacturing, real estate, finance, and infrastructure.

 

Our strength lies in providing not just legal solutions, but strategic partnerships. With our deep local knowledge, global outlook, and commitment to precision and integrity, we help you navigate the complexities of foreign investment while enabling your business to grow confidently in new markets.