Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for obtaining Investment Adviser License in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Securities & Exchange Commission.
2. The address and contact details of the SEC can be found in the following link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for registration of Investment Adviser (SEC)from the respective department. Or click here to download application form
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form with required details and information under respective sections.
6. Attach the required documents with the completed application form and submit it to the relevant official at the office.
7. Pay the required registration and filing fees by following the instructions of the officials.
8. After submission, your application along with the attached documents will be forwarded for further verifications.
9. Once all the internal processes are over, the application will be approved and the applicant will be notified through phone or email regarding the approval.
10. Meanwhile, the applicant can also check with the office regarding the progress of the application.
11. When the registration instrument is ready to be collected, the applicant can collect it by any means from the office.

• Duly Executed Form SEC 3 for registration
• Forms SEC 2 for Sponsored Individuals
• Two Passport size photographs
• Proof of Minimum Paid up Capital
• Current Fidelity Insurance Bond
• Detailed curriculum vitae of sponsored individuals and Directors
• Police clearance report for each Sponsored Individual
• Secondary school discharge certificate copy of sponsored individuals
• National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate copy of sponsored individuals
• Copy of means of Identification of the Directors and the Sponsored Individuals
• Profile of the Company
• Evidence of Payment of shares
• Business plan
• Bank statement of accounts

Refer the following link for more requirements and criteria requirements

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Head Office
SEC Towers,
Plot 272, Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun Street,
Central Business District ,<br Abuja, FCT Nijeria
Tel: +234 (0) 94621100; +234 (0) 94621168
Email: sec@sec.gov.ng
Website: Link

SEC NIGERIA e-Portal :Link

• Any organisational entity, that wishes to involve in the Sub-broker operations in Nigeria, can apply.
• The applying entity must have at least three sponsored Individuals, one of whom shall be a compliance officer.
• Managing Director of the Company should be among the sponsored individuals.
• Refer the following link for more requirements and criteria requirements

• Filing/Application Fee – N5000
• Registration Fee for corporate – N100,000
• Registration Fee for individual – N20000
• Sponsored Individual Fee – N1000

The registration is usually valid for one year.

• FORM SEC 3: registration form
• FORM SEC 2: registration form for sponsored individuals

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• The Commission may require such other documents as it considers necessary for registration.
• An application for registration will only be considered as having been filed when all document (s)/information have been completed.
• Every applicant Company/Firm will be inspected in the course of processing an application for registration.
• A fair knowledge of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission and Investments & Securities Act No 29 of 2007 and the Capital Market is an essential prerequisite for registration regulations

• Name and Residential Address
• Office Address and Official position in the sponsoring company
• Details of the employment
• Email address
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality and State of Origin
• Global System for Mobile Communications telephone number
• Gender and marital status
• Passport/Drivers License No
• Date and place of issue
• Date of Expiry
• Parents’ names
• Name and Employment of spouse
• Employment History
• Educational and professional information

Any person or business entity in Nigeria, who wishes to practice as Investment Adviser and provide advices/recommendations in terms of investment, must get a license from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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