As a foreigner in private employ, is it unlawful to equally run my private business on the side?

Question

I hold a top management position in a multinational company but under immigration law, I am told it's unlawful to equally run my private company which is not the same business as where I work

Yajin Rana Attorneys · Accepted Answer

Thank you very much, You can contact Yajin Rana Attorneys through mobile phone No. +2348024519727.

Thank you very much.

Nomos Legal Practice · Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Nomos Legal Practice.

We would like to know whether you have resident permit and work permit (CERPAC) and how long have you lived in Nigeria as well as what type of business you want to engage in. .

This will guide us to get you the proper legal guidance and services you'll need.

For consultation and legal advice contact us via WhatsApp on: 0806 809 5282.

CO-dunni Law Solicitors · Answer

I have helped clients who are foreigners register companies and run businesses, while still under the employment of their employer. There are always legal loopholes. Call me on +2347035741137 or send me an email via codunnilawsolicitorsa@gmail.com to discuss your legal options.

Tents &amp; Towers-Barristers and Solicitors · Answer

Hello,

My name is Nnadum Nso Obulor. I head the corporate and commercial law department of Tents and Towers Barristers and Solicitors.

Your ability to run a business while in private employment as a foreigner depends on some factors, one of which is your contract of employment with your current employer. we would like to look at that contract together with the nature of the business you wish to carry on.

Other factors include your work and residency permit.

We would like to have a further conversation on this issue with you. Send a mail to ask@tentsandtowerslaw.com or call us or send a message on WhatsApp on (+234)-091371512956.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Tents &amp; Towers-Barristers and Solicitors · Answer

Hello,

My name is Nnadum Nso Obulor. I head the corporate and commercial law department of Tents and Towers Barristers and Solicitors.

Your ability to run a business while in private employment as a foreigner depends on some factors, one of which is your contract of employment with your current employer. we would like to look at that contract together with the nature of the business you wish to carry on.

Other factors include your work and residency permit.

We would like to have a further conversation on this issue with you. Send a mail to ask@tentsandtowerslaw.com or call us or send a message on WhatsApp on (+234)-091371512956.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Tents &amp; Towers-Barristers and Solicitors · Answer

Hello,

My name is Nnadum Nso Obulor. I head the corporate and commercial law department of Tents and Towers Barristers and Solicitors.

Your ability to run a business while in private employment as a foreigner depends on some factors, one of which is your contract of employment with your current employer. we would like to look at that contract together with the nature of the business you wish to carry on.

Other factors include your work and residency permit.

We would like to have a further conversation on this issue with you. Send a mail to ask@tentsandtowerslaw.com or call us or send a message on WhatsApp on (+234)-091371512956.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

As a foreigner in private employ, is it unlawful to equally run my private business on the side?

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