Nigeria - Apply for Alcohol Importer License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Alcohol Importer License or Permit in person, the applicant has to make an application at the area command of the Nigeria Customs Service.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the area command with a Written Application for Alcohol Importer License or Permit.
4. Make sure that you have all documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page, when you visit the office.
5. Complete the application form with appropriate details and required information as asked, with respect to your license requirement.
6. After that, attach all the required documents with the application form and submit them to the Area Controller at the office.
7. Pay the required amount of fees as directed. Then, the officials will proceed to perform the internal processes with respect to the applicant’s request.
8. Initially, your attached documents and application form will be forwarded to the Comptroller General’s office and to check for sufficiency and appropriateness.
9. If found sufficient, further necessary tasks will be accomplished by the concerned officials for the issuance of license.
10. Once all the tasks and processes are over, applicant will be intimated through phone or email, to collect the license.

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Required Documents

• Company’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Registration document
• Taxpayer Registration proof/Document containing Tax Identification Number
• Proof of bank account from Authorised Dealer Bank (ADB)
• Print out copy of E-form M (if required)
• User Registration on Nigeria Single Window Portal
• Tax Identification Number
• Importer registration in FIRS
• Pro forma Invoice
• Insurance proof
• Certificate of Conformity/SONCAP
• Product Certificate
• Regulatory permits from NAFDAC, DPR, etc.,
• Certificate of Incorporation/ Company Registration
• Certificate of Conformity/SONCAP
• Product Certificate
• Regulatory permits from NAFDAC, DPR, etc.,
• PAAR Consignment
• Import Manifest
• Relevant bills and receipts

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Customs Service - Head Office,
Abidjan Street, Wuse,
P.M.B. 26,
Zone 3,
Abuja – FCT.
Tel: 09 4621597, 4621598, 4621599
Mobile: 07037891156
Fax: 09 5234694
Email: [email protected]
Website Nigeria Customs Service Zonal Headquarters Contacts

Eligibility

• Any organization inside Nigeria, that wishes to involve in importof Alcohol with other countries, can apply.
• The organisation must have registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• The organisation must possess an Incorporation Certificate.
• The applying entity must have properly registered with the Federal Inland Revenue Services of Nigeria and possess a Tax Identification Number.

Fees

The costs for the process can be obtained from each department.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Generally, the importer should start with registering his/her company with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.

• The company must have an account in any Authorised Dealer Bank of Nigeria which will be required for the processing of E-form M and Pre Arrival Assessment Report.

• The importer should be aware that an import permit for the products to be imported is necessary with respect to the kind of products. It may be an NAFDAC permit or a DPR permit or any regulatory permit.

• The importer should make sure that the documents of importation are required to contain the name of the product, country of origin, specifications, date of manufacture, batch number, and standard to which the goods have been produced.

• The Product certificates and Conformity certificates can be activated or any relevant information regarding obtaining the certificates can be found in the following apply online

• The applicant has to register as an importer in the above link and proceed to utilize the services offered.

Required Information

• Name and address of the Importer
• Tax Identification Number
• Company Registration Certificate number
• Particulars of bank account
• Product and Conformity certificate number
• Name of the import product
• Country of originand specifications
• Date of manufacture
• Batch number
• Quantity and Costs
• Particulars of the shipment

Need for the Document

Any Nigerian organization must follow the above explained procedure in case if it wishes to involve in importof alcoholfrom other countries.

Information which might help

• It should be stated that the Authorized Dealer bank is expected to carry out proper Know – Your – Customer (K-Y-C) and be satisfied that all the relevant documents forwarded are genuine.

• Smuggling is against the law. It also has potential evil on the economy of our great country – Nigeria. The stoppage of smuggling activity is for the benefit of everyone; it should also be a collective effort.

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