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Turnover is only half the test : A deal is a notifiable large merger only if it is a merger in the Act's sense, usually an acquisition of control, and,...
Exit timelines vary : Trade sales typically close in 3 to 6 months, while Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) require 6 to 12 months. FCCPC reviews...
Foreign private equity (PE) investors can own 100 percent of Nigerian enterprises in most sectors, provided they register with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). Obtaining a Certificate of Capital...
Mauritius tax advantage: The Double Taxation Treaty with Nigeria reduces dividend withholding tax from 10% to 7.5%. Delaware structures do not receive this benefit. Capital Importation: Investors must secure a...
eCCI is Non-Negotiable : Foreign investors must secure and manage their electronic Certificate of Capital Importation (eCCI) to legally repatriate exit proceeds through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). 30%...
Key Takeaways Structuring a private equity joint venture in Nigeria requires compliance with local regulations. Foreign investors must plan capital repatriation and exit mechanisms from the start to protect their...