Key Points
- Nigeria issued a notice requiring all companies to submit their monthly foreign national quota returns to the eCITIBIZ portal by December 2023
Overview
The government of Nigeria issued a notice requiring all companies to submit their monthly foreign national quota returns to the eCITIBIZ portal by December 2023. Foreign national quota returns include positions held by foreign nationals and vacant positions. Companies that do not submit this information by December 2023 will face strict penalty fees. Any company that fails to submit their quota returns within this number of days from the following month will pay:
- After the first 10 Days – N100,000.
- After 20 Days – N150,000.
- After 25 Days – N200,000.
For further information on submitting quota returns, check here.
What are the Changes?
The government of Nigeria will require all employers to submit their quota return numbers by December 2023. Failure to submit this information will result in strict penalty fees that vary depending on how late the submission is.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Nigeria’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., or another qualified professional of your choosing. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult your Envoy representative, or another qualified representative of your choosing.
