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Licensing

What should I do if my Business Name does not have a shareholding structure?
  1. Provide the name(s) of the proprietor(s) and give it a 100% shares. After that make sure you tick the undertaking.
  2. Select the company’s authorized representative.

What are the eligibility criteria for applying for a specific License type?

To be eligible for a specific Licence, the applicant must be duly incorporated in Nigeria by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and have valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) issued to the company by Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). A duly registered Business Name is also eligible to apply for a Class Licence in Nigeria.

Can we visit any of your Zonal Offices to process and obtain a Licence?

You are required to apply new Licence and renewal of existing Licenses on Licensing Application Management System (LAMS). Support are also provided through Chabot on the application platform.

The Zonal offices are Primarily established to oversee Licensees and Communications services within their states of coverage.

How do I fill the Company Secretary information?
  1. Upload Shareholder and Company Secretary Information just the same way you uploaded Director.
  2. Company Shareholder and Shareholding as well as Company Secretary must be listed on CAC Company Status Report.

What are the requirements for obtaining a Licence

A. The requirements for Class Licence

Sign up on esevices.ncc.gov.ng and click on Licensing Application Management System to apply:

1. Fill the form and upload the relevant documents listed below:

Can I process my application directly with the Commission without a third party?

You can process your Licence directly with the Commission. NCC has not appointed any agent for the purpose of processing and obtaining Licences on behalf of applicants.

Short Code inquiries

Short code inquiries or renewal - Contact [email protected] or [email protected].

I want to apply for a Licence (new Individual Licence application)

Steps for Applying for new Individual Licence:

Step 1

Does the NCC grant Licences for establishment of an FM Radio Station?

The NCC does not grant Licences for radio broadcasting. You may contact the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission for further information on establishing a FM Radio Station.

What do I do if I am having payment issue and cannot generate invoice?

Contact:

Tel: +234-9-4617055, and 234-9-4618714

Send an email to [email protected]