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 Free 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)
Designed for founders, builders, and enablers of the digital economy
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Frequently asked questions
Learn more about the Itana, and how you can leverage it to drive your business growth
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.
