Glossary

An entity registered under NEPZA that serves as an operator in a free zone with the ability to admit enterprises into a free zone. It also serves as an intermediary in offering certain services to enterprises registered in the free zone.

An entity registered under NEPZA through the FZMC with the ability to carry out business activities within a free zone.

A license issued to a FZE by the FZMC to carry out business activities within a free zone. It is usually renewed annually with the FZMC.

A certificate issued by NEPZA to an enterprise registering in a free zone. Whilst the certificate is issued by NEPZA, the FZMC shares the certificate with the enterprise as proof of registration to become a FZE.

This is the Authority responsible for regulating all activities across Special Economic Zones in Nigeria.

An official publishing of information in a Government preferred publication or format. Examples include; regulations, laws, etc.

A digital platform that allows FZE to access various public services which include; business registration, visa application process, banking and others. 

This is specifically related to business activities within the free zone 

This is a NEPZA administrator stationed within free zones providing support to FZE operating under these free zones. Their support are carried out through interactions with both FZMC and NEPZA 

This is a legislation signed into law on 19th of October 2022. It is focused on supporting technology startups by creating an enabling environment in order for these startups to harness the potential of Nigeria’s digital economy. Some of the content of the Act include; Seed Investment Fund, Establishment of Technology Development Zones, Tax and Fiscal Incentives and others.

This is specifically related to business activities within the zone

This is specifically related to business activities within the zone