CIPEN Membership Categories, Registration Requirements and Payment Structure

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NIGERIAN OWNED REGISTERED FIRMS

As a locally registered firm in Nigeria with complete CAC registration documentation and significant Nigerian ownership, it is essential to understand the necessity of registration with the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (CIPEN). This registration, divided into six categories, each with its unique Band from A-G, is a crucial step for business registration. The categorization is based on the type of Business, while the Business Value determines the Banding. Firms are required to provide all the requirements for this process.

Find below the CIPEN General Requirements.

  1. Completed CIPEN Application Form (Online)
  2. CAC Certificate of Registration
  3. Company Brochure
  4. Boards & Management Members Requirement. 
    - Curriculum Vitae of Power System Engineers on the Board and Management of the Firm.
    - CIPEN Practice License of Power System Engineers on the Board & Management Cadre.
    - CIPEN Annual Practicing of Power System Engineers on the Board & Management Cadre
  5. Evidence of Payment of Application fee as applicable
  6. CAC Forms C02, C07 and CAC Annual Return Form No 10
  7. Tax Clearance Certificates.

Click on Business Category to see the Band by Business Value. The Band by Business Value refers to a Business's ranking based on its financial worth, with Band A being the highest and Band G being the lowest.

Category A – (For Business Value up to 10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –   200,000

Reg. Fee –   2,000,000

Annual Practicing License –    250,000

Summation at First Payment –  2,450,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to 1Billion and less than 10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     180,000

Reg. Fee –      1,500,000

Annual Practicing License –   200,000

Summation at First Payment –  1,880,000

Category C – (For Business Value up to 500 Million and less than 1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –    150,000

Reg. Fee –    1,250,000

Annual Practicing License –   150,000

Summation at First Payment – 1,550,000

Category D – (For Business Value up to 250 Million and less than 500 Million)

Appl. Fee –      120,000

Reg. Fee –       1,200,000

Annual Practicing License –   125,000

Summation at First Payment –    1,445,000

Category E – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –    100,000

Reg. Fee –     650,000

Annual Practicing License –  100,000

Summation at First Payment –    850,000

Category F – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –     50,000

Reg. Fee –     200,000

Annual Practicing License –    75,000

Summation at First Payment –    325,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to 10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –    250,000

Reg. Fee –     2,500,000

Annual Practicing License –  350,000

Summation at First Payment –     3,100,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to 1Billion and less than 10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –      200,000

Reg. Fee –       2,000,000

Annual Practicing License –        300,000

Summation at First Payment –   2,500,000

Category C – (For Business Value up to 500 Million and less than 1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     150,000

Reg. Fee –      1,500,000

Annual Practicing License –   250,000

Summation at First Payment –   1,900,000

Category D – (For Business Value up to 250 Million and less than 500 Million)

Appl. Fee –   150,000

Reg. Fee –    1,250,000

Annual Practicing License –   225,000

Summation at First Payment –  1,625,000

Category E – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –   100,000

Reg. Fee –    750,000

Annual Practicing License –  200,000

Summation at First Payment –   1,050,000

Category F – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –             50,000

Reg. Fee –             350,000

Annual Practicing License –   100,000

Summation at First Payment – 500,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to 10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –    200,000

Reg. Fee –    1,000,000

Annual Practicing License –     200,000

Summation at First Payment –  1,400,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to 1Billion and less than 10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     150,000

Reg. Fee –     750,000

Annual Practicing License –     180,000

Summation at First Payment –  1,080,000

Category C – (For Business Value up to 500 Million and less than 1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –    100,000

Reg. Fee –      650,000

Annual Practicing License –    150,000

Summation at First Payment –       900,000

Category D – (For Business Value up to 250 Million and less than 500 Million)

Appl. Fee –         100,000

Reg. Fee –       500,000

Annual Practicing License –        120,000

Summation at First Payment –      720,000

Category E – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –          80,000

Reg. Fee –            400,000

Annual Practicing License –      100,000

Summation at First Payment –    580,000

Category F – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –    60,000

Reg. Fee –  300,000

Annual Practicing License –         80,000

Summation at First Payment –     440,000

 

Engineering Services in the Power Industry

SPECIAL CATEGORY For Business Value N25,000,000

Appl. Fee –       25,000

Reg. Fee –          100,000

Annual Practicing License –    50,000

Summation at First Payment –     175,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to 10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –     400,000

Reg. Fee –       2,000,000

Annual Practicing License –      300,000

Summation at First Payment –   2,700,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to 1Billion and less than 10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –   350,000

Reg. Fee –     1,500,000

Annual Practicing License –     250,000

Summation at First Payment –   2,100,000

Category C – (For Business Value up to 500 Million and less than 1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –   300,000

Reg. Fee –      1,000,000

Annual Practicing License –   250,000

Summation at First Payment –   1,550,000

Category D – (For Business Value up to 250 Million and less than 500 Million)

Appl. Fee –      250,000

Reg. Fee –      850,000

Annual Practicing License –   200,000

Summation at First Payment –   1,300,000

Category E – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –       200,000

Reg. Fee –       750,000

Annual Practicing License –      200,000

Summation at First Payment –     1,150,000

Category F – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –       150,000

Reg. Fee –       650,000

Annual Practicing License –     100,000

Summation at First Payment –                900,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to 10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –     250,000

Reg. Fee –        750,000

Annual Practicing License –     200,000

Summation at First Payment –     1,200,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to 1Billion and less than 10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –    200,000

Reg. Fee –   650,000

Annual Practicing License –   150,000

Summation at First Payment –      1,000,000

Category C – (For Business Value up to 500 Million and less than 1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –   150,000

Reg. Fee –       500,000

Annual Practicing License –        125,000

Summation at First Payment –    775,000

Category D – (For Business Value up to 250 Million and less than 500 Million)

Appl. Fee –    100,000

Reg. Fee –      350,000

Annual Practicing License –      100,000

Summation at First Payment –   550,000

Category E – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –      75,000

Reg. Fee –         200,000

Annual Practicing License –      100,000

Summation at First Payment –  375,000

Category F – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –        50,000

Reg. Fee –           150,000

Annual Practicing License –      75,000

Summation at First Payment –    275,000

Maintenance/Repairs and Fabrication in the Power Industry

SPECIAL CATEGORY For Business Value N25,000,000

Appl. Fee –        25,000

Reg. Fee –          100,000

Annual Practicing License –      50,000

Summation at First Payment –     175,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to 10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –     400,000

Reg. Fee –      1,000,000

Annual Practicing License –       250,000

Summation at First Payment –   1,650,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to 1Billion and less than 10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –   350,000

Reg. Fee –         750,000

Annual Practicing License –      200,000

Summation at First Payment –  1,300,000

Category C – (For Business Value up to 500 Million and less than 1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     300,000

Reg. Fee –          650,000

Annual Practicing License –      150,000

Summation at First Payment –      1,100,000

Category D – (For Business Value up to 250 Million and less than 500 Million)

Appl. Fee –   250,000

Reg. Fee –     550,000

Annual Practicing License –      100,000

Summation at First Payment –     900,000

Category E – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –      200,000

Reg. Fee –         450,000

Annual Practicing License –    100,000

Summation at First Payment –    750,000

Category F – (For Business Value up to 100 Million and less than 250 Million)

Appl. Fee –       150,000

Reg. Fee –     400,000

Annual Practicing License –     100,000

Summation at First Payment –    650,000

Vendoring

SPECIAL CATEGORY For Business Value N25,000,000

Appl. Fee –      25,000

Reg. Fee –          100,000

Annual Practicing License –    50,000

Summation at First Payment –                175,000

FOREIGN REGISTERED OFFSHORE FIRMS

A firm is designated a Foreign or Offshore firm when its complete registration is offshore. The Managing Director/CEO is a non-Nigeria or both, and such a firm must show evidence of having complied with the requirements of the Nigerian Content Act in all its ramifications. Such disclosures must be made with the highest degree of honesty. It is crucial to be aware of the requirement for registration with the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (CIPEN). This registration is divided into six categories, each with its unique Band from A-C. The categorisation is based on the type of Business, while the Business Value determines the Banding. Firms are mandated to provide all the requirements for this process.

Find below the CIPEN General Requirements.

  1. Completed CIPEN Application Form (Online)
  2. CAC Certificate of Registration
  3. Company Brochure
  4. Boards & Management Members Requirement.
    - Curriculum Vitae of Power System Engineers on the Board and Management of the Firm.
    - CIPEN Practice License of Power System Engineers on the Board & Management Cadre.
    - CIPEN Annual Practicing of Power System Engineers on the Board & Management Cadre
  5. Evidence of Payment of Application fee as applicable
  6. CAC Forms C02, C07 and CAC Annual Return Form No 10
  7. Evidence of Appropriate Entry Visa (Business/Temporary Work Permit Visa)
  8. Tax Clearance Certificates.

Click on Business Category to know the Band by Business Value.

Category A – (For Business Value up to ₦10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –        250,000

Reg. Fee –       2,500,000

Annual Practicing License –    312,500

Summation at First Payment –    3,062,500

Category B – (For Business Value up to ₦1Billion and  less than ₦10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –       225,000

Reg. Fee –          1,875,000

Annual Practicing License –      250,000

Summation at First Payment –      2,350,000

 

Category C – (For Business Value up to ₦500 Million and less than ₦1 Billion

Appl. Fee –     187,500

Reg. Fee –       1,562,500

Annual Practicing License –     187,500

Summation at First Payment –   1,937,500

Category A – (For Business Value up to ₦10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –    312,500

Reg. Fee –      3,125,000

Annual Practicing License –   437,500

Summation at First Payment –  3,875,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to ₦1Billion and less than ₦10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     250,000

Reg. Fee –       2,500,000

Annual Practicing License –     375,000

Summation at First Payment –     3,125,000

 

Category C – (For Business Value up to ₦500 Million and less than ₦1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     187,500

Reg. Fee –       1,875,000

Annual Practicing License –   312,500

Summation at First Payment –       2,375,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to ₦10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –       250,000

Reg. Fee –        1,250,000

Annual Practicing License –    250,000

Summation at First Payment –      1,750,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to ₦1Billion and less than ₦10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     187,500

Reg. Fee –       937,500

Annual Practicing License –      225,000

Summation at First Payment –      1,350,000

 

Category C – (For Business Value up to ₦500 Million and less than ₦1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –      125,000

Reg. Fee –        812,500

Annual Practicing License –     187,500

Summation at First Payment –    1,125,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to ₦10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –       500,00

Reg. Fee –       2,500,000

Annual Practicing License –      375,000

Summation at First Payment –     3,375,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to ₦1Billion and less than ₦10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     437,500

Reg. Fee –        1,875,000

Annual Practicing License –      312,500

Summation at First Payment –    2,625,000

 

Category C – (For Business Value up to ₦500 Million and less than ₦1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –    375,000

Reg. Fee –       1,250,000

Annual Practicing License –      312,500

Summation at First Payment –  1.937,500

Category A – (For Business Value up to ₦10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –    312,500

Reg. Fee –    937,500

Annual Practicing License –           250,000

Summation at First Payment –        1,500,000

Category B – (For Business Value up to ₦1Billion and less than ₦10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –           312,500

Reg. Fee –         937,500

Annual Practicing License –           250,000

Summation at First Payment –         1,500,000

 

Category C – (For Business Value up to ₦500 Million and less than ₦1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –       250,000

Reg. Fee –        812,500

Annual Practicing License –   187,500

Summation at First Payment –   $1,250,000

Category A – (For Business Value up to ₦10 Billion and above)

Appl. Fee –     500,000

Reg. Fee –       1,250,000

Annual Practicing License –    312,500

Summation at First Payment –      2,062,500

Category B – (For Business Value up to ₦1Billion and less than ₦10 Billion)

Appl. Fee –      437,500

Reg. Fee –     937,500

Annual Practicing License –     250,000

Summation at First Payment –   1,625,000

 

Category C – (For Business Value up to ₦500 Million and less than ₦1 Billion)

Appl. Fee –     375,000

Reg. Fee –      812,000

Annual Practicing License –   187,500

Summation at First Payment –    1,375,000