🇨🇭 Diaspora investing · Switzerland
Buy Nigerian shares from 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.
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
Only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible to invest through Shares Saver.
BVN required
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Nigerian bank account required
Swiss bank accounts (CHF) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
What Switzerland-based investors should know
Funding from Switzerland: use your Nigerian bank account
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.
Swiss tax considerations
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.
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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