Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) offer UK and US businesses efficient market entry into West Africa’s largest economy. Lekki Free Zone and Calabar Export Processing Zone (EPZ) provide tax efficiencies and mitigate operational complexity. This guide covers incentives, compliance, and strategic structuring.

Nigeria offers compelling growth for UK businesses, but establishing a compliant legal presence demands rigorous navigation of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration process and obtaining the essential RC Number. This article provides a focused roadmap to the CAC process, clarifying critical tax implications and positioning your venture within a broader EMEA expansion strategy.