📄 GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS / TRADE REGISTRATION AND BUSINESS PREMISES CERTIFICATION
Kano State Ministry of Investment, Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives
🧾 1. INTRODUCTION
These guidelines outline the procedures and applicable fees for:
- Business / Trade Registration
- Business Premises Certification
The objective is to ensure:
- Transparency in fees and procedures
- Ease of doing business
- Proper regulation of commercial activities
📂 2. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to:
- Complete the official application form
- Provide:
- Proposed Business / Trade Name
- Type of Business (Formal or Informal)
- Nature of Business Activity
- Business Address
- Contact Details
💳 3. PAYMENT PLATFORM
All payments must be made via the official government platform:
👉 https://etax.kirs.gov.ng/
Applicants will receive an electronic receipt with a unique reference and QR code upon payment.
🏷 4. BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES
🟢 Formal & Informal Business
- Minimum Fee: ₦2,000
- Maximum Fee: ₦1,000,000
👉 Fee is determined based on:
- Share capital
- Business size
- Industry classification
🏪 5. TRADE REGISTRATION FEES
🔵 Trade Associations
| Category | New Registration (₦) | Renewal (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Trade Group | 250,000 | 100,000 |
| Market Association | 50,000 | 10,000 |
| Market Unit Association | 20,000 | 10,000 |
🟠 Business Categories
| Category | New Registration (₦) | Renewal (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Non-Expertise | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Petroleum Filling Station | 50,000 | 20,000 |
| LPG | 50,000 | 20,000 |
| Hotel | 50,000 | 20,000 |
| Restaurant | 20,000 | 10,000 |
🧾 6. BUSINESS PREMISES REGISTRATION PROCESS
Step 1: Application
- Collect and complete application form
Step 2: Payment
-
- A non-refundable registration fee of ₦10,000 to be renew yearly at ₦5,000
- Payment must be made via:
👉 https://etax.kirs.gov.ng/ - Evidence of payment (receipt) must be submitted along with the application
Step 3: Submission
- Submit:
- Completed form
- Payment receipt
- CAC certificate (if applicable)
Step 4: Verification
- Registration officer reviews application
- Confirms compliance
Step 5: Approval
- Certificate prepared and forwarded for approval
Step 6: Issuance
- Approved Business Premises Certificate is issued
⏳ 7. PROCESSING TIME
- All applications (Business, Trade, and Premises) shall be processed within 24 hours, provided:
- Complete documentation is submitted
- Payment is confirmed
📜 8. OUTPUT
Applicants will receive:
- Business / Trade Registration Certificate
- Business Premises Certificate
- Official Payment Receipt
🧾 9. CLEARANCE FEES
🔥 LPG
| Location | Fee (₦) |
|---|---|
| Metropolis | 300,000 |
| Other Urban Areas | 250,000 |
⛽ Petroleum Filling Station
| Location | Fee (₦) |
|---|---|
| Metropolis | 200,000 |
| Outskirt City | 150,000 |
📞 10. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM)
The Ministry has established a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to handle complaints and ensure timely resolution of issues.
📌 How to Submit Complaints
Applicants may submit complaints through:
- 📞 Hotline: 08065287882
⏱ Resolution Timeline
- Complaints will be acknowledged promptly
- Resolution will be provided within the stipulated service timelines
📋 Scope of Complaints
The GRM covers:
- Delays in processing
- Incorrect charges or fees
- Staff misconduct
- Any service-related issues
✅ Commitment
The Ministry is committed to:
- Addressing complaints promptly
- Improving service delivery
- Ensuring transparency and accountability
⚠️ 11. IMPORTANT NOTES
- All payments must be made through official channels
- Applicants must provide accurate information
- Unauthorized agents should be avoided
- Non-compliance may result in delays or rejection
✅ 12. CONCLUSION
These guidelines ensure:
- Transparent fee structure
- Efficient service delivery
- Processing within 24 hours
- Accessible complaint resolution system
Applicants are advised to comply fully with all requirements.