Pukka Solicitors | Company Formation & Business Support Lawyers in Nigeria
At Pukka Solicitors, we specialize in helping foreign investors, multinational companies, and entrepreneurs set up and operate businesses legally in Nigeria swiftly and with full compliance.
With over 17 years of experience, our core focus is Company Formation and Business Licensing, delivering tailored solutions that make market entry simple and stress-free. From CAC registration to NIPC, SCUML, and pioneer status applications, we handle every regulatory requirement so you can focus on growing your business.
We also provide essential support services, including:
- VIP Protocol & Immigration Assistance – STR visas, residence permits, and expatriate quota approvals
- Local Staffing & HR Advisory – Recruitment, outsourcing, and compliance documentation
- General Legal Advisory – Corporate compliance, contracts, and ongoing legal support
Headquartered in Lagos, we've supported over 6,000 clients worldwide—including startups, NGOs, and global brands—offering transparent, efficient, and business-friendly legal solutions.
Pukka Solicitors isn’t just a law firm—we’re your trusted launchpad for doing business in Nigeria.
About Pukka Solicitors
Founded in 2008
10 people in their team
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Immigration
Immigration & Work Visa Services in Nigeria
We provide expert immigration support tailored to businesses, expatriates, and foreign professionals relocating to or working in Nigeria. With years of experience navigating local immigration policies, we ensure full compliance while helping you settle in with ease.
Our immigration services include:
- Expatriate Quota Approvals – We assist companies in securing the necessary approvals to legally employ foreign nationals in Nigeria.
- Residence Permits (CERPAC) – From application to renewal, we handle the process of securing residency rights for you or your team.
- Temporary Work Permits (TWP) – Fast-track short-term assignments with smooth, compliant TWP processing.
- STR Work Visas – We support foreign professionals with Subject to Regularization (STR) visa applications, allowing immediate work entry while residency is formalized.
- Visa on Arrival & Extensions – Our team helps streamline the process of obtaining visas on arrival and managing timely visa renewals or extensions.
With Pukka Solicitors by your side, you can focus on your goals in Nigeria while we take care of the paperwork, procedures, and approvals efficiently and reliably.
Business
Business Setup & Licensing Experts in Nigeria
At Pukka Solicitors, we provide specialized legal support for foreign investors and companies looking to establish and operate legally in Nigeria. Our business law services are designed to make your market entry seamless, compliant, and efficient.
Our key services include:
- Business Permit – We help foreign-owned businesses obtain the necessary permits to legally operate in Nigeria.
- NIPC Registration – We guide you through registering with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission to access key investment incentives.
- SCUML Registration – We ensure your business complies with anti-money laundering regulations by managing your registration with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering.
- Pioneer Status Application – Our team supports eligible clients in applying for pioneer status to enjoy tax holidays and investment incentives.
- Regulatory Licensing – We assist in identifying and securing all required government licenses relevant to your industry.
- Intellectual Property Protection – From trademarks and patents to copyrights, we protect your innovations through proper IP registration in Nigeria.
With over 17 years of experience, our goal is to remove the legal and bureaucratic barriers to doing business—so you can focus on growth, while we handle compliance.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Services in Nigeria
We help individuals, startups, and companies protect what they’ve built—from brand identity to groundbreaking ideas. Our intellectual property services ensure that your creative and innovative assets are fully secured under Nigerian law.
Our IP services include:
- Trademark Registration – We help safeguard your brand name, logo, and slogan to protect your business identity and market presence.
- Patent Filing – Our team guides you through the process of protecting inventions, ensuring your innovations are legally defended from misuse or duplication.
- Copyright Protection – Whether it’s written content, music, designs, or software, we assist in registering your works to secure your creative rights.
With deep knowledge of Nigerian IP law and a hands-on approach, we make it easy to protect your ideas, so you can focus on growing them.