Nigeria - Obtain a Motor Vehicle Dealer General License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain a Motor Vehicle Dealer General License in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Board of Internal Revenue.
2. Office locator link for the Board of Internal Revenue can be found below: office locator
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for obtaining a Motor Vehicle Dealer General License from the relevant department.
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 in respective fields under respective sections.
6. Attach all the required documents with the application form and submit them to the Secretary of the Board.
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 checked for sufficiency and appropriateness.
9. Then, the Board will verify whether the Dealership site adheres to the relevant requirements and regulations.
10. If found sufficient, further necessary tasks will be accomplished by the concerned officials for the issuance of license.
11. Once all the tasks and processes are over, applicant will be intimated to collect the license through any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed Dealership form
• Proof of business registration
• Proof of premises registration
• Layout or plan of the premises
• Representation of Safety measures’ configuration in the premises
• Inventory with description of vehicles
• Copies of share certificates of the company directors and shareholders
• Applicable Proof of Identity of Directors and Shareholders
• Certificate copy for the company’s name
• Profile of the business
• Proof of payment
• Any supporting document (as required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Inland Revenue Service - Headquaters
Revenue House, 15 Sokode Crescent,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Tel: +234 (0)9074 444 441, +234 (0)9074 444 442, +234 (0)9460 2700-29
Website: Link
Office Locator : Link

Eligibility

Any organization in Nigeria, that intends to involve in the business of Motor Vehicle Dealership, can apply.

Fees

Prescribed fees for license of Auto Dealers is N100000 and Spare Parts Dealers is N50000.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• The certificate of registration will be issued in the name of the motor vehicle dealer and should be renewed yearly.
• The dealer is required to be displayed conspicuously a copy of the certificate in his place of business.
• The dealer should produce the certificate on demand by any authorized officer of the Agency.
• Each premises/showroom/office/stockyard/service centre should be licensed as separate agencies.

Required Information

• Name and address of the applicant
• Nationality and age
• Description Address details of the premises
• Company name
• Registration Certificate number
• Incorporation details
• Identification Card numbers of directors and shareholders
• Banking particulars

Need for the Document

Any organization in Nigeria, that intends to do the business of Motor Vehicle Dealership, must obtain a Motor Vehicle Dealer General License.

Information which might help

The auto dealer industry is regulated, down to the physical requirements of your dealership; whether you sell used cars or new, make sure your site adheres to the following:
(a) Must have a permanent building that has a private office for the storage of documents
(b) Must have a display area that can hold a minimum of four (4) cars with doors open.
(c) All outdoor display area must be properly graded
(d) Must at least have one phone line for business purpose.
(e) Must have a sign attached to the building or built separate that displays the Dealership’s name & can be seen by the public.
(f) Your dealership must conform to all local building codes

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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