All foreign investors wishing to establish business and work in Nigeria are required under the Immigration Act to obtain certain permits. Canaan Nominees working closely with the Immigration department and the Ministry of Internal Affairs makes the process of obtaining these permits as quick and efficient as possible. Specifically Canaan Nominees specializes in procuring the following immigration documents:

1. Expatriate Quota This is required by all companies wishing to bring in expatriate personnel into the country and it forms the basis on which work permits are issued to expatriate workers. Canaan Nominees can assist in the procurement of the expatriate quota, renewal of expatriate quota request for additional quota, restoration and redesignation of quota. Please see registration procedure and fee chargeable for this service.
2. Business Permits This is needed for any foreign firm desirous of conducting business in Nigeria. More especially for joint ventures or wholly foreign owned companies. Canaan Nominees assists in the processing and procurement of this very important document. We also assist in the amendment of already issued business permits if necessary. Please see registration procedure and fee chargeable for this service.
3. Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) This is a bona-fide document that allows a non-Nigerian to reside in Nigeria and carry out an approved activity as specified in the permit. It is Valid for two years and is renewable. Canaan Nominees has assisted our several clients in obtaining this document. Please see registration and fee chargeable for this service.