Overview
The Zone C Business Name and Business Premises Registration Fee
is a mandatory charge for businesses operating within the designated Zone C region. Zone C includes
areas that are not covered by Zones A and B, encompassing various Local Government Councils.
This fee applies to both newly registered businesses and those renewing their registration annually.
Purpose
The registration process ensures businesses comply with local laws and regulations, providing official
recognition for business names and premises. This process also grants business owners legal rights and
protection, which are essential for conducting legitimate operations in the market. By paying the registration
fee, businesses help local authorities maintain accurate records and promote transparency in the business ecosystem.
Benefits
The funds generated from registration fees are utilized to enhance infrastructure, improve service delivery,
and strengthen regulatory oversight within Zone C. Registered businesses benefit from greater legitimacy, customer
trust, and the opportunity for growth within the region. Compliance with these requirements also helps businesses
avoid potential legal penalties and contributes to the broader economic development of Zone C.
By fulfilling these obligations, businesses not only protect their operations but also play a vital role in
fostering a dynamic, legally compliant, and prosperous business environment in Zone C.
Medicals
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Private Hospitals | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Dispensary, Maternity Home, Nursing Clinics, Optical/ Pathology and Ex-Ray, Medical Lab | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Health Firms/Fitness Centre | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Embalmment Centres | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Physiotherapy & Gyms | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Acupuncture Clinics (inpatients) | N 5,000 | N 3,000 |
| Nutritional and Food Supplement | N 10,000 | N 5,500 |
| Pharmacy Shops | N 12,000 | N 6,000 |
| Patent/Proprietary Medicine Vendor license | N 5,000 | N 3,000 |
Hospitality
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Hotels with 1-20 Rooms | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Hotels with 21-50 Rooms | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Hotels with 51 Rooms and above | N 30,000 | N 15,000 |
| Five Star Hotels | N 60,000 | N 30,000 |
| Pool Centre/Game of Chance | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Restaurants (Big) | N 15,000 | N 7,500 |
| Restaurant (Small) | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Fast Food/Confectionaries (Big) | N 10,000 | N 5,500 |
| Restaurant/Confectionaries (Small) | N 6,000 | N 3,000 |
| Bakery | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Interior Decoration Biz | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Beer/Spirit Sales (Big) | N 30,000 | N 15,000 |
| Beer/Spirit Sales (Small) | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Cinema (Big) | N 15,000 | N 7,500 |
| Cinema (Medium) | N 8,000 | N 4,000 |
| Cinema (Small) | N 6,000 | N 3,000 |
| Record stores, Video & Club Photo | N 8,000 | N 4,000 |
| Vocational Centres/ Skill Acquisition Institutes | N 15,000 | N 7,500 |
Energy, Oil, and Gas
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Petrol station with 1-2 fuel dispensers | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Petrol station 1- 4 fuel dispensers | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Petrol station with 1-5 fuel dispensers | N 30,000 | N 15,000 |
| Petrol station with 6 fuel dispensers & above | N 50,000 | N 25,000 |
| Surface Tank Kerosene Dealers | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Gas Station | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
| Electricity Company | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
| Electronic shops/sellers | N 5,000 | N 3,000 |
Building Materials
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Sales of Aluminium material | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Bench Saw Millers | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Plank Sellers/Dealers | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Aluminium smelting Company | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
| Ceramic Company | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
| Steel smelting Company | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
| Building Material Dealers/Sellers | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Cement Manufacturing Company | N 5,000,000 | N 2,500,000 |
| Cement dealer/Seller | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Block Industry | N 10,000 | N 5,500 |
| Welding/Fabricator | N 6,000 | N 3,000 |
| Construction Company | N 2,000,000 | N 1,000,000 |
| Borehole Company | N 100,000 | N 50,000 |
| Aluminium Company | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
Automobile
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Motor Spare parts Dealer | N 8,000 | N 4,000 |
| Motor Dealer/Seller | N 80,000 | N 40,000 |
| Motorcycle Dealers/Sellers | N 40,000 | N 20,000 |
| Travelling Agencies | N 6,000 | N 3,000 |
| Heavy Duty Generator Seller | N 200,000 | N 100,000 |
| Motor Cycle Spare Parts Seller | N 8,000 | N 4,000 |
| GSM Phone Accessories | N 3,000 | N 2,000 |
Academic Institutions
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Private Nursery/Primary Schools | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Private Secondary Schools | N 20,000 | N 10,000 |
| Vocational Centre / Secretariat Institute | N 10,000 | N 5,000 |
| Private Higher Institutions | N 50,000 | N 25,000 |
Financial Institutions
| Type |
New Registration |
Renewal |
| Commercial Banks | N 100,000 | N 50,000 |
| Micro Finance Bank | N 40,000 | N 20,000 |
| Insurance Company | N 50,000 | N 25,000 |
