Market Entry

We determine the desired basic information for you by specifying your desired criteria:

• The contents of the search results include the name of the company, contact person, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax number.
• After placing the order in writing, we will issue the corresponding invoice and immediately take care of the matter.
• The invoice amount must be paid in advance.
• The addresses will be sent to you by email.
• The processing time is usually approx. 7 working days.

In the context of a checked address search, the selected data will be checked for correctness by telephone enquiries by the Delegation of German Business in Nigeria.

The Delegation supports your company with an individual business partner mediation. We look for potential partners for you and transmit their data to you. We rely on an excellent network and our many years of experience in the local entrepreneurial landscape in order to create the necessary basis for a successful market entry in Nigeria.

Our services include the following:

• Target group definition and market opportunity analysis
• Product and company positioning
• Establishing contact with partners
• final report
• Intercultural Consulting

Are you planning a business trip to Nigeria for members of your association or company? We coordinate your trip including appointments in the desired target industry as well as the search for new interlocutors from private to state decision makers. We also accompany you to appointments and support you with our market experience and cultural knowledge.

We would be pleased to submit an individual offer to you.

Both for new business partners or customers and for existing business relationships, it is always advisable to obtain factual and up-to-date information about the company in advance.

You can obtain the following company information from the Delegation of German Business in Nigeria:

• Extracts from the Commercial Register (in English)
• Balance sheets (in English)
• Creditworthiness information (in English)
• Real Estate Review (in English)
• Checking real estate in the local land registers (in English)

Special information on request

Together with our experienced partners, we undertake tailor-made market research, according to our clients’ needs. This includes, among others: analysis about market potential, most relevant players, distribution channels, policy framework etc. for selected industry sectors. Our cost for this service will depend on the scope of the research requested. Please contact us with your scope of study to get a quote.

The address and contact search provide you with a qualified list and contact details of companies that are operating in your selected sector to enable you contact these companies directly.

Are you planning to develop your business in the Nigerian market, even with the travel restrictions? We would support you in identifying qualified potential business partners or customers through a B2B matching process designed according to your requirements. We assist you to pre-select potential partners, set up an onsite/ virtual meeting and connect you directly with you potential partners.

Nigeria is an appealing market for German SMEs and a great hub to expand into other markets in Sub-Sahara Africa. However, establishing an independent subsidiary might not be suitable for everyone due to regulatory challenges, time difference, pandemic period and an unfamiliar business culture. We believe that these problems should not prevent your company from engaging on this appealing market. The company representation service is designed to help companies to explore opportunities on the Nigerian market, have a local contact window for their clients, yet at the same time avoid the hassle of establishing an independent subsidiary.

Our staff can provide you with qualified information and offers years of experience navigating the Nigerian-German business landscape.

Are you planning to extend your business activities to Nigeria, but need to have personal experience of the business environment before you take a decision? We offer individual or group fact finding missions, a total package which gives you the opportunity to visit Nigeria, meet with existing players in your industry, as well as regulatory authorities in the sector. We organize your logistics such as visa invitation, airport pick up and drop off, hotel accommodation.

We organize all meetings with relevant parties, which might help you take a final decision. Our fact-finding mission is designed to give you firsthand information that will help you decide your level of involvement in the Nigerian market. Whether you want to fully incorporate your business or to settle for a partner/distributor, or to open a sales office in Nigeria. We would be pleased to support your planned fact-finding mission. Our cost for this service depends on the scope and length of the mission. 

Fraud and crime prevention are an integral part of doing business in Nigeria. If you are not sure about the company you intend to do business with, please contact us for a verification of such company. We provide detailed information about the true existence of companies through our verification services. Our company verification will save you from being defrauded by unscrupulous persons who impersonate real companies. This service is available both in Nigeria and Germany. Please contact us for cost of verification.

We provide list of legal firms who can support you in any legal matter that is concerned with incorporation, tax issues and general legal matters. 

Want to recruit staff for your newly established or existing office in Nigeria? Please contact us for our recruitment services. We can search for and interview suitable candidates according to your laid-down requirements.

AHK undertakes your Accounting/Taxation/Payroll matters and helps you deal directly with the relevant authorities on these issues. Call us today for more information.

We offer visa invitation service exclusively for business trips to Nigeria. Contact us for more details and cost of this service