The Business/Regulatory Advisory Unit of Jackson, Etti & Edu is a One- stop Unit for all our clients - from preliminary enquires to actual setting up of businesses in Nigeria.  We provide advice on compliance and regulatory matters in most sectors of the economy.

The Unit is made up of proficient lawyers with in depth knowledge of business environment, investment opportunities and a wealth of experience in Business/Regulatory matters.  We enjoy close relationships with our clients, and we make it our business to know our clients business and respond practically and efficiently to client’s needs.

The BRAU also provides the following support services:

The unit is made up of proficient lawyers with wealth of experience in Business/Regulatory matters.

Services

1.	Advising on the structure and legal forms of business in
	Nigeria.
2.	Advising on compliance with regulatory and tax
	requirements.
3.	Logistics Services
	a.	Airport – Town transportation
	b.	Hotel Accommodation Arrangements
4.	Incorporation of companies including Representative/Liaison
	Offices
5.	Registration of Non-Governmental Bodies
6.	Company Secretarial Services
	a.	Filing of Annual Returns and other Statutory Returns
	b.	Attendance at Board of Directors and Shareholder
		Meetings
	c.	Preparation of Minutes of Meetings
	d.	Preparation of Resolutions and other Notices to be filed at
		Corporate Affairs Commission
7.	Obtaining and maintaining Pre-investment Approvals
	a.	Obtaining Business Permits
	b.	Registration with Nigerian Investment Promotion Council
	c.	Notification/Approval at Securities & Exchange
		Commission
	d.	Obtaining applicable investment Incentives
8.	Registration with Sector Regulatory Agency/Authority:
	a.	NCC – Nigerian Communications Commission
	b.	DPR – Department of Petroleum Resources
	c.	NMA – Nigerian Maritime Authority
9.	Advising and assisting with procuring accommodation (Office
	and Residential):
	a.	Sourcing for and arranging office space and employee
		accommodation.
	b.	Preparing and/or reviewing of lease/tenancy agreements
	c.	Negotiation with landlord and/or landowners
10.	Obtaining all requisite Immigration Approvals
	a.	Expatriate Quota Approvals
	b.	Work Permits
	c.	Resident Permits (CERPAC)
	d.	Visas
	e.	Immigration Returns
	f.	General liaison with Ministry of Internal Affairs and
		Nigerian Immigration Services
	g.	Advising on Import and Export Procedure and
		Documentation
11.	Assisting with Banking Matters
	a.	Opening of Bank Accounts (Local and Domiciliary
		Account)
	b.	Obtaining Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) for
		repatriation of profits
12.	Products Registration at the National Food and Drug Agency
	(NAFDAC)
	a.	Advising on registration with NAFDAC
	b.	Obtaining and Renewal of NAFDAC Approval
	c.	Filing and prosecution of Petitions against unfavourable
		decisions.
13.	Registration of Technical Agreements with National Office for
	Technology Acquisition and Promotion facilitating foreign
	technical participation
	a.	Advising on compliance with legislation and regulations
		for the acquisition of foreign technology
	b.	Obtaining Approval for Registration of Technical
		Agreement
	c.	Filing and prosecution of Petitions against unfavourable
		decisions
14.	Registration with Tax Authorities - Federal Inland Revenue
	Services (FIRS) etc
	a.	VAT Registration
	b.	PPT Registration
	c.	Obtaining Pre-operational Tax Clearance Certificates (Tax
		Exemption Certificates).

Notable Services include:

	Incorporation of a number of foreign owned companies
	including Hewlett-Packard (Nigeria) Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of the Hewlett-Packard Company; three fully owned subsidiaries of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, an American oil production and exploration company; a fully owned subsidiary of Baker Hughes Incorporated, an oil service company; an international laboratory service provider.
	Drafting of documentation for the establishment and
	formation of Nigeria International Bank (formerly trading as Citibank Nigeria Limited).
	Advising and assisting Racal Survey in the procurement of
	frequency licences from the Federal Ministry of Communications.
	Advising a multinational oil company on import-export
	procedures, conducting investigations into the status of Temporary Importation Permits and representation at the Panel of Inquiry.
	Advising, processing and obtaining governmental licences,
	permits and approvals for mining, quarrying and dredging activities as well as mediating in governmental and community relations matters
	Routinely advising and assisting with obtaining pre-
	investment approvals including Business Permit and Expatriate Quota Approval from the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs routinely.
	Advising on and obtaining Sector Specific/Regulatory
	Approval from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and Nigerian Customs Services (NCS), Nigeria Sao-Tome and Precipe Joint Development Authority, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of our clients
	Advising on land related matters involved in the construction
	of gas pipelines in the Ikorodu Distribution Zone including advising on the public hearing of objections to the project from interested persons/parties.