Business Permit & Self-Sponsored e-CERPAC (company owner)
Business Permit & Self-Sponsored e-CERPAC (company owner) is a residence route in Nigeria (Ondernemer). Foreign-owned company with ≥NGN 100m share capital, Business Permit and Expatriate Quota (Ministry of Interior, EAS portal). e-CERPAC: USD 2,000 + USD 1,000 mandatory insurance + USD 129; issued before arrival, 1 yr.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 53'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 15 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income; Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (from Jan 2026) top rate 25%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 53'000 |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 5'110 + CHF 5'110 / jr |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | 15 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Residents taxed on worldwide income; Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (from Jan 2026) top rate 25% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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