🇳🇱 Diaspora investing · Netherlands
Buy Nigerian shares from the Netherlands
Nigerian citizens living in the Netherlands — in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht or anywhere across the country — can buy and own NGX-listed shares directly in their own name through Shares Saver. A valid BVN and Nigerian bank account are required.
A Nigerian bank account. Many people abroad send money to their naira account first, then fund from there.
A valid Bank Verification Number and your Nigerian international passport. Nigerian citizens only.
Registered to your legal name with the Nigerian registrar and the CSCS — not a platform balance.
Eligibility
Who can invest
Nigerian citizens only
Shares Saver is currently only available to Nigerian citizens.
BVN required
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Nigerian bank account required
Dutch bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
Registered in your legal name
Your shares are registered with the Nigerian registrar in your name — not in a fund or nominee structure.
Regulated broker execution
Shares Saver works with regulated NGX stockbroker partners to execute purchases. You benefit from Nigerian regulatory oversight.
Fully digital from the Netherlands
All onboarding, verification, savings plans and portfolio management are handled through the Shares Saver app.
What Netherlands-based investors should know
Funding: use your Nigerian bank account
Dutch bank accounts cannot be used to fund Shares Saver. You will need your Nigerian bank account. Many Nigerians in the Netherlands use remittance services to transfer EUR to naira first.
Dutch tax considerations
Dutch residents are taxed on worldwide wealth under Box 3. Foreign share investments held at year-end must typically be reported to the Belastingdienst. Dividends from Nigeria may also be subject to Dutch income tax. Consult a Dutch tax adviser before investing.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. The value of shares can fall as well as rise.
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