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Register a hotel / tourism business (NTDC)

Register and classify a hospitality/tourism establishment: CAC → register with NTDC → premises inspection & grading → state tourism licence.

3
steps
3
agencies involved
Who you will deal with
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC)NTDC / State Ministry of Tourism
The steps
  1. 1Register the business (CAC)
    Agency
    Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
    What is required
    Incorporate the hospitality/tourism company (see the CAC procedure).
    Documents
    Certificate of Incorporation
    Typical timeline
    See CAC procedure
  2. 2Register with the NTDC
    Agency
    Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC)
    What is required
    Register the establishment with the NTDC, the apex body that accredits, classifies and grades hotels, restaurants and tour operators.
    Documents
    CAC certificate; proof of ownership/lease; business plan
    Typical timeline
    Registration stage
  3. 3Premises inspection, grading & state licence
    Agency
    NTDC / State Ministry of Tourism
    What is required
    NTDC inspects and grades the premises; obtain the applicable state tourism licence (e.g. Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture). Fees are assessed by size and classification.
    Documents
    Premises inspection; state licence application
    Typical timeline
    After inspection

Primary source: https://ntda.gov.ng/about.us.php · confidence: high

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The numbers behind the decision

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