Overview
The Zone A Business Name and Business Premises Registration Fee
is a statutory requirement for businesses operating within the designated Zone A region.
This zone encompasses the following areas:
- Lafia
- Mararaba Gurku
- One Man Village
- Nyanya Gwandara
- Masaka
- Keffi
Purpose
The registration fee applies to both new businesses seeking to establish their presence and
existing businesses renewing their registration annually. This process is critical for ensuring
that businesses operate within the bounds of legal and regulatory frameworks. It provides official
recognition of the business name and premises, granting legal rights and protection to business owners.
Benefits
Compliance with this requirement fosters a conducive business environment by promoting accountability
and enabling local authorities to maintain accurate records of enterprises within their jurisdiction.
Additionally, the funds collected through registration fees support the provision of essential
infrastructure, services, and regulatory oversight, which are vital for sustainable economic growth
in the Zone A region.
By adhering to the registration requirements, businesses not only avoid legal penalties but also
enhance their credibility and operational legitimacy. This can lead to increased customer trust and
opportunities for partnerships. The process underscores the importance of aligning business operations
with local government policies to drive development and foster a thriving commercial ecosystem.
Registration Fees
Medicals and Hospitality Business
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Private Hospitals |
₦30,000 |
₦15,000 |
| Dispensary, Maternity Home, Nursing Clinics, Optical/Pathology and Ex-Ray, Medical Lab |
₦30,000 |
₦15,000 |
| Health Firms/Fitness Centre |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Embalming Centres |
₦14,000 |
₦7,000 |
| Physiotherapy & Gyms |
₦14,000 |
₦7,000 |
| Acupuncture Clinics (inpatients) |
₦8,000 |
₦4,000 |
| Nutritional and Food Supplement |
₦15,000 |
₦7,500 |
| Pharmacy Shops |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Patent/Proprietary Medicine Vendor License |
₦10,000 |
₦5,000 |
Hospitality
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Hotels with 1-20 Rooms |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
| Hotels with 21-50 Rooms |
₦100,000 |
₦50,000 |
| Hotels with 51 Rooms and above |
₦120,000 |
₦60,000 |
| Five Star Hotels |
₦300,000 |
₦150,000 |
| Pool Centre/Game of Chance |
₦30,000 |
₦15,000 |
| Restaurants (Big) |
₦48,000 |
₦24,000 |
| Restaurant (Small) |
₦24,000 |
₦12,000 |
| Fast Food/Confectionaries (Big) |
₦24,000 |
₦12,000 |
| Restaurant/Confectionaries (Small) |
₦10,000 |
₦5,000 |
| Bakery |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Interior Decoration Biz |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Beer/Spirit Sales (Big) |
₦60,000 |
₦30,000 |
| Beer/Spirit Sales (Small) |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
| Cinema (Big) |
₦30,000 |
₦15,000 |
| Cinema (Medium) |
₦15,000 |
₦7,000 |
| Cinema (Small) |
₦10,000 |
₦5,000 |
| Record stores, Video & Club Photo |
₦10,000 |
₦5,000 |
| Vocational Centres/Skill Acquisition Institutes |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
Energy, Oil and Gas
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Petrol station with 1-2 fuel dispensers |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
| Petrol station with 1-4 fuel dispensers |
₦50,000 |
₦25,000 |
| Petrol station with 1-5 fuel dispensers |
₦100,000 |
₦50,000 |
| Petrol station with 6 fuel dispensers & above |
₦140,000 |
₦70,000 |
| Surface Tank Kerosene Dealers |
₦30,000 |
₦15,000 |
| Gas Station |
₦500,000 |
₦250,000 |
| Electricity Company |
₦5,000,000 |
₦2,500,000 |
| Electronic shops/sellers |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
Building Materials
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Sales of Aluminium Material |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Bench Saw Millers |
₦30,000 |
₦15,000 |
| Plank Sellers/Dealers |
₦15,000 |
₦7,500 |
| Aluminium Smelting Company |
₦500,000 |
₦250,000 |
| Ceramic Company |
₦5,000,000 |
₦2,500,000 |
| Steel Smelting Company |
₦5,000,000 |
₦2,500,000 |
| Building Material Dealers/Sellers |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
| Cement Manufacturing Company |
₦12,000,000 |
₦6,000,000 |
| Cement Dealer/Seller |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
| Block Industry |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Welding/Fabricator |
₦10,000 |
₦5,000 |
| Construction Company |
₦5,000,000 |
₦2,500,000 |
| Biochemical Company |
₦300,000 |
₦150,000 |
| GSM Phone Accessories |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Block Industry |
₦4,000 |
₦2,000 |
| Telecommunication Mast Location |
₦100,000 |
₦50,000 |
| Network Service Provider Office |
₦500,000 |
₦250,000 |
Automobile
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Motor Spare Parts Dealer |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Motor Dealer/Seller |
₦200,000 |
₦100,000 |
| Motorcycle Dealers/Sellers |
₦100,000 |
₦50,000 |
| Travelling Agencies |
₦10,000 |
₦5,000 |
| Heavy Duty Generator Seller |
₦500,000 |
₦250,000 |
| Motorcycle Spare Parts Seller |
₦15,000 |
₦7,500 |
Educational Institutions
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Private Nursery/Primary Schools |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Private Secondary Schools |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
| Vocational Centre / Secretariat Institute |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Private Higher Institutions |
₦100,000 |
₦50,000 |
Financial Institutions
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Commercial Banks |
₦200,000 |
₦100,000 |
| Micro Finance Bank |
₦80,000 |
₦40,000 |
| Insurance Company |
₦100,000 |
₦50,000 |
Any other Business
| Type |
New Registration (₦) |
Renewal (₦) |
| Bookshops/Stationery Stores |
₦14,000 |
₦7,000 |
| Supermarkets |
₦80,000 |
₦40,000 |
| Distributorship |
₦60,000 |
₦30,000 |
| Small Retail Shops |
₦15,000 |
₦7,500 |
| Clearing Agents |
₦20,000 |
₦10,000 |
| Warehouse |
₦40,000 |
₦20,000 |
How To Register
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