Establish a Free Zone Business Entity in Itana

Incorporate your business from anywhere in the world. Gain access to a range of benefits, including immigration, banking, taxation and more, while operating completely online.

Backed and trusted by global companies

Operate and scale your business in Nigeria and beyond

Streamline your operations with a Free Zone Enterprise. Access multiple markets from Nigeria.

Itana for Technology Companies

Global technology companies looking to set up and operate, or hire talent in Nigeria/Africa.

Itana for Services Companies

Service oriented business with Pan-African and/or global clients, looking to streamline their administrative and financial operations.

Itana for Startups

Global startups at launch or growth stage building in Nigeria, and require robust community network and support.

Why Itana

Set up and start operating in no time

Registering in Itana and accessing business and government services is seamless and efficient.

Tax benefits

As a business within the free zone, enjoy tax advantages on Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and tax on dividends in non-custom areas.

Seamless banking operations

Operate and offer services in multiple currencies. Easily establish your bank accounts.

Expert legal advice on licensing requirements

Access a team of experts to guide on identifying and acquiring sector-specific licenses.

Priority visa processing, no expatriate quota

Get access to priority processing for the team. No limit on expatriates or international talent.

100% foreign ownership

Option to hold 100% foreign ownership of your company.

Access to Africa’s largest economies

Itana provides a gateway to Nigeria and other African markets, with the second fastest growing software talent workforce globally.

Vibrant Founder community

Access an elite network of startup founders and established businesses, fostering collaboration and growth.

Establish a business entity in Nigeria's Digital Zone

Everything you need to know about setting up a business in Africa’s first free zone for technology and service-based businesses

Itana app: A powerful, safe, and easy-to-use online platform

Set up your business online, from anywhere in the world. Streamline your business operations (including banking, hiring, tax audits, payroll, business licenses, and visas) in a single, easy-to-use online application, saving you time and administrative costs.

Set up your Free Zone company for $1,850

Get started with $250

Application as a Digital Economic Zone Enterprise

Business advisory & support on licensing requirements and doing business in Nigeria/Africa

Digital residency community ecosystem

$250

One-time application fee to the government

Run your business

Company incorporation in Itana Digital Zone

Signed incorporation documents following best practices of Nigerian Free Zones

First year of operating license (OPL)

Coordination with various government agencies including immigration for visa processing

Document templates on hiring local talent and PAYEE tax requirements

Marketplace of trusted vendors including legal, tax, recruiting, branding, etc

Dedicated support team on navigating the business environment in Nigeria/Africa

$1,600

$250: One-time incorporation fee

$1,000: Annual operating license fee

$350: One-time legal/admin fees (registered agent, notarization, feasibility, etc)

$100: Digital Residency fee (waived)

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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about the Itana, and how you can leverage it to drive your business growth

Technology companies

It typically takes between two to four weeks upon submission of the application package. We are in the process of digitizing the application, review, and registration process to reduce the time required to process your application.
The application fee is collected by Itana on behalf of NEPZA, our government partner. The amount is a service fee to process your application and review your company’s fit to operate as a Free Zone Enterprise.
Yes! You can pay in your preferred currency. Kindly reach out to us at support@itana.africa. We’re always happy to help!

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