How to Apply for NEPC Registration Online: The Portal Manual

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has fully migrated all registry services online. Gone are the days when corporate directors had to stand in long lines at NEPC state offices or mail thick physical binders of CAC documents to Abuja to secure an export license.

Today, the entire process is handled digitally through the NEPC Exporter e-Registration Portal.

While this digital shift makes things faster, it also means that you must navigate the portal's system configurations, tax validations, and Remita payment handshakes perfectly. A single incorrect click could result in a payment timeout or a queried profile.

In this practical, step-by-step portal manual, we show you exactly how to register, pay, and download your NEPC exporter certificate online without any technical delays.

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Preparation: Before You Log In

To ensure a frictionless application process, have these files open and ready on your computer:

1. Your company's registered Tax Identification Number (TIN).
2. A high-resolution PDF scan of your CAC Certificate and Status Report / Form 1.1.
3. A digital copy of the active directors' valid Government IDs (NIN, PVC, or Passport).
4. An active ATM card or access to your corporate bank app to complete the Remita payment.

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🛠️ Step-by-Step: Navigating the NEPC Portal

Follow this technical roadmap to complete your registration online:

Step 1: Access the Official Exporter Portal

Avoid copycat sites or fishing portals. Ensure you are visiting the secure, official government portal:
👉 https://exporter.nepc.gov.ng

Step 2: Validate Your Corporate TIN

• On the landing page, click "Register as a New Exporter."
• Enter your company's Tax Identification Number (TIN).
• The portal will query the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) database to verify your company's registration status. Once validated, your official company name will populate the fields automatically.
• Select a secure password and enter your primary contact email to create your exporter account profile.

Step 3: Complete Your Company Profile

Log in with your newly created credentials. Fill out the dashboard tabs:

• Business Address: The physical location where you store or process commodities.
• Objects of Trade: Select the specific categories of goods you intend to ship (e.g., Agricultural Commodities, Solid Minerals, Processed Foods, or Textiles).
• Directors Profile: Input names, phone numbers, and IDs of active directors.

Step 4: Upload Your Corporate Documents

Go to the "Documents Upload" tab. Drag and drop the original PDF scans of:

• Your CAC Incorporation Certificate.
• The CAC Status Report showing active directors.
• The MEMART (Memorandum of Association) highlighting your export object clauses.
• Scanned valid IDs of the company directors.

Step 5: Make Payment via Remita

• Click on "Proceed to Payment" on the checkout dashboard.
• The portal will redirect you to the secure Remita Payment Gateway and generate a 12-digit RRR number.
• You can pay instantly using your debit card, or copy the RRR and pay via your bank's mobile app or at any commercial bank branch.
• Payment Standard: The official fee for a fresh registration is ₦20,000 (exclusive of small bank processing fees).

Step 6: Review & Final Download

Once payment is confirmed, your status shifts to "Pending Review."

• An NEPC registry auditor will verify the uploads.
• Upon approval (usually within 24 to 72 hours), you will receive a notification email.
• Log back into the portal, click on "Download Certificate," and print your secure NEPC Exporter Certificate complete with its unique digital QR code.

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