Having a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape in Nigeria is crucial for business success, yet it's often one of the most challenging parts of setting up a business. Depending on the industry, obtaining specific licenses and business permits in Nigeria is not only necessary for compliance but also builds trust with clients and partners.
This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of
essential licenses and business permits to maximally operate in Nigeria.
Understanding these requirements can reduce delays, avoid fines, and
support a smoother operation for businesses in Africa's most populous
nation.
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How
To Become A NSE, COREN Registered Engineer In Nigeria
It is the pride of every Engineering graduate to have the title
“Engr.” precede their names. It is for this reason that
interviewed Engr. Ahmed Kazeem on the procedures required for a
fresh engineering graduate to become a registered Engineer with
the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Council for
Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
NSE and COREN are separate and different bodies so that they
cannot be referred to interchangeably. The Nigerian Society of
Engineers (NSE) is a voluntary association established by the
practitioners of the profession while the Council for the
Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is a statutory
organ of Federal Government, established by decree and concerned
with certificate of persons for the purpose of practicing the
engineering profession in Nigeria.
After 5 years of studying an engineering course in an accredited
university, a minimum of 4 years practice is required before you
are qualified to apply for professional exams. The NYSC year
inclusive of the 4years.
The professional exam is conducted by The Nigerian Society of
Engineers. The exam is of three stages
++Technical Report
++Oral Interview and
++Professional Exam.
Technical Report requires you to submit a report on an
Engineering project or design which you have supervised or which
you were part of. It can also be a sole project executed by you.
The submitted technical report will be evaluated by NSE. If they
are satisfied with the project, you proceed to the second stage
for Oral Interview.
Oral Interview is aimed at testing your technical practical
experience and understanding of some other issues that relate
with being a member of a professional association.
The Professional exam comprises of different aspects; Essay
writing, multi choice question, and others. Before the
examination day, NSE organises about 3 workshops for the
applicants.
After sitting for and passing the NSE professional exam, you are
inducted as a corporate member of NSE, by this you can have the
title Engr precede your name, and have MNSE (Member, Nigerian
Society of Engineers) after your name. By obtaining the NSE
Corporate membership certificate you are qualified to apply to
COREN.
If your application with COREN is successful, you will be issued
a COREN number and bear the title R.Eng, meaning: Registered
Engineer.
Special Requirement for the Categories
The Council is empowered to license Engineering Firms. Below are
the general requirements:
Completed COREN Application Form (Online).
Certification of Registration with CAC
Brochure of the Company
CAC form C02
CAC form C07
CAC form 10 (Annual Return)
Curriculum Vitae, COREN Registration Certificates and current
practicing licenses of Engineers on the Board of the Firm.
Payment of appropriate application fees as indicated below.
Evidence that 90% of all cadres of registered engineering
practitioners are Nigerians.
Tax clearance.
Engineering Construction Firm
The Managing Director or a director in the Board must have been
a registered engineer for at least 5 years
The Director must have worked in a construction company for at
least 3 years.
A verifiable office space, personnel and equipment disposition
needed as a construction company.
Membership of Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI).
Strong capital base or evidence of ability to mobilize resources
(funds).
Engineering Manufacturing/Production Firm
The Managing Director or a director in the Board must have been
a registered engineer for at least 5 years.
A verifiable office (yard, personnel and equipment disposition
needed for a manufacturing/production outfit.
Strong capital base or evidence of ability to mobilize resources
(funds).
Engineering Fabrication/Repairs/Maintenance Firm
The Managing Director or a director in the Board must have been
a registered engineer for at least 5 years.
A verifiable office/yard, personnel and equipment disposition
needed for fabrication/repairs/maintenance works.
Strong capital base or evidence of ability to mobilize resources
(funds).
Engineering Vendoring
The Managing Director or a director in the Board must have been
a registered engineer for at least 5 years.
A verifiable office/yard, personnel and net worth disposition
needed for vendoring business.
(in) Strong capital base or evidence of ability to mobilize
resources (funds).
Engineering (Special) Services Provision Firm
The Managing Director or a director in the Board must have been
a registered engineer for at least 10 years.
He/she/they shall show evidence of technical expertise by
providing certified records of studies, designs and supervised
works.
A verifiable office/yard, personnel and equipment disposition is
needed for the intended service area(s).
Strong capital base or evidence of ability to mobilize resources
(funds).
PROCESSING AND LICENCE FEE FOR ENGINEERING FIRMS
THE RENEWAL FEE IS FOR TWO YEARS
Engineering Construction
A (For Business Value N10m – N20m)
Application
Fee
75,000
Registration Fee
100,000
Total
175,000
Renewal Fee
112,500
B (For Business Value N21m – N100m)
Application
Fee
100,000
Registration Fee
200,000
Total
300,000
Renewal Fee
187,500
C (For Business Value N101m – N500m)
Application
Fee
150,000
Registration Fee
300,000
Total
450,000
Renewal Fee
300,000
D (For Business Value > N500m)
Processing Fee
250,000
License fee
750,000
Total
1000,000
Renewal Fee
525,000
Engineering Manufacturing/Production
A (For Business Value N10m – N20m)
Application
Fee
75,000
Registration Fee
100,000
Total
175,000
Renewal Fee
112,500
B (For Business Value N21m – N100m)
Application
Fee
100,000
Registration Fee
150,000
Total
250,000
Renewal Fee
150,000
C (For Business Value N101m – N500m)
Application
Fee
125,000
Registration Fee
250,000
Total
375,000
Renewal Fee
300,000
D ( For Business Value > N500m)
Processing Fee
150,000
License fee
550,000
Total
700,000
Renewal Fee
375,000
ENGINEERING FABRICATION
/ REPAIRS / MAINTENENCE
A (For Business Value N10m – N20m)
Application
Fee
50,000
Registration Fee
100,000
Total
150,000
Renewal Fee
112,500
B (For Business Value N21m – N100m)
Application
Fee
75,000
Registration Fee
150,000
Total
225,000
Renewal Fee
150,000
C (For Business Value N101m – N500m)
Application
Fee
100,000
Registration Fee
250,000
Total
350,000
Renewal Fee
225,000
D ( For Business Value >
N500m)
Processing Fee
200,000
License fee
500,000
Total
700,000
Renewal Fee
375,000
ENGINEERING VENDORING
A (For Business Value N10m – N20m)
Application
Fee
75,000
Registration Fee
100,000
Total
175,000
Renewal Fee
112,500
B (For Business Value
N21m – N100m)
Application
Fee
100,000
Registration Fee
200,000
Total
300,000
Renewal Fee
150,000
C (For Business Value
N101m – N500m)
Application
Fee
150,000
Registration Fee
250,000
Total
400,000
Renewal Fee
375,000
D ( For Business Value >
N500m)
Processing Fee
250,000
License fee
600,000
Total
850,000
Renewal Fee
450,000
ENGINEERING (SPECIAL)
SERVICES PROVISION
A (For Business Value N10m – N20m)
Application
Fee
50,000
Registration Fee
100,000
Total
150,000
Renewal Fee
112,500
B (For Business Value
N21m – N100m)
Application
Fee
75,000
Registration Fee
150,000
Total
225,000
Renewal Fee
150,000
C (For Business Value
N101m – N500m)
Application
Fee
100,000
Registration Fee
250,000
Total
350,000
Renewal Fee
225,000
D ( For Business Value >
N500m)
Processing Fee
200,000
License fee
500,000
Total
700,000
Renewal Fee
375,000
ALL PAYMENTS MADE ARE NON REFUNDABLE
Benefit of being a COREN registered Engineer.
THE BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION
To The Public
++Registration protects the public from quacks, charlatans and
unworthy persons;
++It provides a strict yardstick against which the engineering
professional may be judged on her ability to undertake specific
responsibilities;
++It assures that an independent body has examined the
registered person and found him/her competent to be registered.
To The Employer
++Registration assures a skill base to cope with new
technologies and market changes;
++It shows investors, analysis and customers of good quality of
staff; Registration assures customers of professional standards
to meet legal requirements
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