DISTRIBUTORS LICENSE

There are four categories of Distributors and they are as follows:

  1. Online Distributor
  2. National Distributor
  3. Regional Distributor and
  4. Community Distributor

 

Online Distributor

An Online Distributor is a Distributor that is licensed by the Board to distribute and market Films and Video works across the country using the internet Platforms or social networks.

Requirements for an Online Distributor

  • A completed application Form, attached with a Passport Photograph of the applicant.
  • Photocopy of a License from the National Communication Commission (NCC)
  • Certified true copy of the certification of incorporation, with a minimum share capital of Three Million Naira (N3, 000, 000.00)
  • Certified true copy of the company’s Memorandum and Article of association. (Evidence of Film and Movie Distribution, Exhibition, or running an internet based Platform must be one of the objectives of the company).
  • Certified true copy of the certificate of particulars of the Directors of the company
  • The company’s mandatory officers. (The mandatory officers are: The C.E.O, the Accountant and a Legal officer or (a formal relationship with a Lawyer or a Law firm). This must be well articulated in the company’s profile.
  • An identifiable office in any part of the country. (To be explained in the company’s profile).

The company’s profile containing the following:

  1. Profile of the company
  2. Profile of the company’s Directors
  3. Profile of the mandatory officers and
  4. Profile of the Platform being operated by the company.

 

  • Reference letter from the Bank
  • Photocopy of the company’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) from FIRS
  • Photocopies of the Bank payment teller and NFVCB’s receipt for the payment of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000.00) processing fee and Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200, 000.00) Licensing fee.

 

National Distributor

A National Distributor is a Distributor that is licensed by the Board to distribute and market Films and Video works across the country.

Requirements for a National Distributor

  • A completed application Form, attached with a Passport Photograph of the Chief Executive Officer
  • Certificate of incorporation, with a minimum share capital of Three Million Naira (N3, 000, 000.00)
  • Certified true copy of the company’s memorandum and Article of Association. (Film and Movie distribution or marketing must be one of the objectives of the company).
  • Certified true copy of the certificate of particulars of Directors of the company.
  • The company’s mandatory officers. (The mandatory officers are the C.E.O, the Accountant and a Legal Officer or (formal relationship with a Lawyer or a Law firm). This must be well articulated in the company’s profile.
  • An identifiable office in any part of the country. (To be explained in the company’s profile).
  • Must have presence in the six (6) geographical zones of the country. This can be in the form of Branches, Affiliates and Association. (the details shall be stated in the company’s profile)
  • The company’s profile must contain:
  1. Profile of the company
  2. Profile of the Directors
  3. Profile of the mandatory officers and
  4. Distribution Plan (channels) and the company’s associates and affiliates
  • Reference letter from the Bank
  • Photocopy of the company’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the FIRS
  • Photocopies of the Bank payment teller and NFVCB’S receipts for the payments of Twelve Thousand Naira (N12, 000.00) processing fee and Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200, 000.00) licensing fee.

 

Regional Distributor

A Regional Distributor is a Distributor that is licensed by the Board to distribute and market Films and Video works in a state within a specified Geo-political zone.

Requirements for a Regional Distributor

  • A completed application Form, attached with a Passport Photograph of the Chief Executive Officer
  • The certificate of incorporation, with a minimum share capital of one Million Naira (N1, 000, 000.00)
  • Certified true copy of the certificate of particulars of the Directors of the company
  • The company’s mandatory Officers. ( The Mandatory officer are the C.E.O, the Accountant and a Legal officer or (a formal relationship with a Lawyer or a Law firm). This must be well articulated in the company’s profile.
  • An identifiable office in any part of the Geo-political zones of the country, you wish to operate. (To be explained in the company’s profile).
  • Must have presence in the states within the Geographical zones it will operate. This can be in the form of Branches, Affiliates and Associates. (The details shall be stated in the company’s profile)
  • The company’s profile must contain:
  1. Profile of the company
  2. Profile of the Directors
  3. Profile of mandatory officers
  4. Area of operation of the company
  5. Distribution Plan (channels) and the company’s associates and affiliates
  • Reference letter from the Bank
  • Photocopy of the company’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) from FIRS
  • Photocopies of the Bank payment tellers and NFVCB’s receipt for the payments of Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N7, 500.00) processing fee and One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000.00) licensing fee.

 

Community Distributor

A Community Distributor is a Distributor that is licensed by the Board to distribute and market Films and Video works within a specified community, State, Council Area or any settlement.

Requirements for a Community Distributor

  • A completed application Form, attached with the Passport Photograph of the Chief Executive Officer
  • A certificate of incorporation, registration of business name, or any other substitute as may be prescribed by the Board.
  • Photocopies of the Bank payment tellers and NFVCB’s receipt for Three Thousand naira (N3, 000.00) Licensing fee
  • Bank statement of the Proprietor
  • A description of the Viewing Center in a profile form, state
  1. The name of the Viewing Center
  2. The address of the Viewing Center
  3. The seating capacity
  4. Any other information that may be useful to the Board.