Embarking on the path of becoming a certified exporter in Nigeria is a thrilling journey that can unlock boundless opportunities for businesses eager to expand their horizons and venture into new markets. For Nigerian exporters seeking to expand their horizons, the essential step lies in registering with NEPC. Through the user-friendly e-registration platform on the NEPC website, businesses can obtain the mandatory certification, becoming registered exporters and unlocking a world of global opportunities. The process to obtaining the NEPC export certificate is detailed below:

Institution/Systems Involved:

• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

What do you get?

• NEPC Exporter Certificate

Fees & Charges for NEPC Exporter Registration

Obtaining an exporters certificate involves some costs, excluding remitta / bank charges. These are:

• New certificate registration – N13,500
• Expired certificate renewal – N7,500
• Late certificate renewal (after Three months of expiry) – N12,500
• Lost / mutilated certificate – N12,500

Duration

• Application duration: 5 mins
• Submitted Document Verification: 24hrs
• Certificate of Registration Issuance: 24hrs
  E-copy will be sent via email while you can pick a physical copy up from the nearest NEPC outstation, else if conditions are not met, compliance directives will be issued.

Legal Justification

• NEPC Act

NEPC Procedures/Steps

1. Register on the NEPC portal
2. Proceed with the exporter certificate application
3. Fill in personal details and upload relevant documents
4. Proceed with payments using any of the available options
5. Document verification and confirmation by NEPC
6. Obtain Certification