🇨🇭 Diaspora Investing · Switzerland
Nigerian citizens living in Switzerland — in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern 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.
Only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible to invest through Shares Saver.
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Swiss bank accounts (CHF) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
Switzerland — particularly Zurich and Geneva — has a significant Nigerian professional community, including people in international finance, healthcare, technology, and UN/international organisations. Many Nigerians in Switzerland maintain strong ties to family and business interests in Nigeria. Shares Saver offers a formal, regulated route to build a direct financial stake in Nigerian companies.
Swiss bank accounts (CHF) cannot be used to fund Shares Saver directly. You will need your Nigerian bank account. Use a remittance service to convert CHF to naira and transfer to your Nigerian account, then fund from there.
Switzerland taxes residents on worldwide wealth and income at both cantonal and federal levels. Foreign shares must typically be declared in your annual Steuererklärung. Dividends from Nigerian companies may also be taxable in Switzerland. As Switzerland is not an EU member, its tax rules differ from EU countries. Consult a Swiss Treuhänder or tax adviser before investing.
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.
Yes — but only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible. If you are a Nigerian citizen living in Switzerland, you can buy shares listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) through Shares Saver, provided you have a valid BVN and an active Nigerian bank account.
Yes. A BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required. Your BVN links your identity to Nigeria's banking system and must be provided during onboarding.
Yes. A Nigerian bank account is required. Swiss bank accounts (CHF) cannot be used to fund your Shares Saver account. Many Nigerians in Switzerland use remittance services to transfer CHF or EUR to their Nigerian naira account first.
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. Switzerland taxes residents on worldwide assets and income via cantonal and federal tax authorities. Foreign shares must typically be declared in your annual tax return (Steuererklärung). Dividends from Nigeria may also be taxable in Switzerland. Consult a Swiss Treuhänder or tax adviser before investing.
Yes. Shares are registered in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar — regardless of your Swiss residency. Your ownership record is independent of the Shares Saver platform.
Create a free account to get started. You will need a valid BVN and Nigerian bank account.