Laja Laba: What do u really wanna know...U have any products on mind?

Tanzania is also a promising market i believe.
The products im looking forward to are
Biscuits
Used Clothing / Shoes
Used Bicycles
Bicycle Parts
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment

yes, its always better to know about buyer's first.

Are you talking about expensive jewelry (gold/diamonds)??
Or Semi precious jewelry ?
Or Artificial Jewelry?

A.jeez:


I think it shld be pharmaceutical/medical equipment and drugs. Considering the fact that india is at the fore front in such area. Av got some funds to and I'll like to explore that aspect..can we discuss more via email?

You may send me e-mail to... info.sharpexglobal@gmail.com

Laja Laba: What about Tanzania?

I am open to all options. Tanzania market is also good i've heard.
Please let me know where I can know more about Tanzania.

I am also from India.

I am looking for setting up an office in Nigeria.

But confused with items to import.

I want to start with some item which can get me regular income, then would expand to other items depending upon market requirements.

Thank you all for your suggestions.

I'll post more here about by business idea soon.

Anymore suggestions are welcome..

@OP..
You say that importation of garment is risky as it is restricted by Nigeria Fed Govt.
Later you said that the restriction on importation of garments have been removed, but again you said it is still risky.
Kindly please elaborate. i might be interested in this business.
You may mail me if you do not want to discuss this here.

What are custom policies regarding importation of following items in Nigeria
1) used Bicycles
2) new Bicycle parts

I would like to know too about goods going from Benin to Nigeria.
(following)
How safe is it, and what are the expenses.

I am from India and thinking of opening up an Office in Nigeria and start a small import and trading business.
Please advise me where should I start with...
1) City to start with?
2) What are Legal requirements to open up a company in Nigeria?
3) Will I need help from a Tax Consultant?
4) What documents are mostly required?
5) What business license or permits are required for import/export/trading business?
6) I am looking for a sole proprietorship firm to start with. Later if required can i change it to LLC?
Are there any other things i should know about?

Isint import of garments in Nigeria (new/old) is restricted?

I am looking forward to come and settle in an Africa country and develop Import business.
I want to import Used Clothes, Used Electronics (TV/Refrigerators), Bicycles, Bicycle parts, Packed Food, New Garments, Machinery Parts, Nuts & Bolts, and any other items in bulk for sales.

I am looking forward for advice from you people. Which country is strategically best place to start with and Why?
I look forward for 3 options..
Ghana
Nigeria
Tanzania
if there are any other country you guys would like to suggest then please do so.

I am looking forward to come and settle in an Africa country and develop Import business.
I want to import Used Clothes, Used Electronics (TV/Refrigerators), Bicycles, Bicycle parts, Packed Food, New Garments, Machinery Parts, Nuts & Bolts, and any other items in bulk for sales.

I am looking forward for advice from you people. Which country is strategically best place to start with and Why?
I look forward for 3 options..
Ghana
Nigeria
Tanzania
if there are any other country you guys would like to suggest then please do so.

Ban on imports of Okirika has been lifted??
when since this ban was lifted?

what about new readymade garments?

me too want to know about this business in nigera,

1) which is main market of okirika importers in nigeria?
2) Market where people buy packed bales in bulk quantity?
3) what are the okirika items popular in nigeria?
4) country of origin(usa/europe/malaysia/japan/korea)
5) how to import thru port cotonou/benin?
6) mostly practiced mode of payment in this business? is it cash or credit?

please reply here or mail me: sharpexcorp@gmail.com