Compliance
Compliance certificates for tenders in Nigeria.
PenCom, NSITF, and ITF — the statutory trio every Nigerian tender checklist requires. Plus the FIRS TCC and CAC annual return that complete most bid packages. All filed on your behalf, verified PDFs in your vault.
The statutory trio
Why three certificates — and why all three matter.
Nigerian public-sector tenders and most corporate vendor registrations require evidence that an employer is current on all three statutory schemes. Missing one disqualifies the bid.
Also required
Documents most tender checklists also ask for.
The trio alone rarely gets you through. FIRS TCC and CAC Annual Return appear in almost every bid package.
PenCom, NSITF and ITF certificates are issued for a calendar year. A certificate from January 2025 is expired by a tender closing in February 2026. Allow at least two weeks before your bid deadline to file, account for any outstanding contributions, and receive the issued certificate.
Guides
Before you file your compliance certificates.
Questions
Common questions about compliance certificates.
Which compliance certificates do I need for a Nigerian government tender?
Almost every federal and state public tender in Nigeria requires the full trio: PenCom Pension Clearance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, and ITF Compliance Certificate. Most also require a current FIRS Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) and an up-to-date CAC Annual Return. Docufy can file all five in parallel.
How long does the PenCom compliance certificate take?
The published SLA on PenCom is on the catalog page and updates in real time. In practice, PenCom issues within 5–7 business days when remittance evidence is clean. Docufy monitors the queue and chases if it stalls before the SLA.
Can I get NSITF and ITF certificates at the same time?
Yes. Docufy can run NSITF and ITF filings in parallel — you upload the shared evidence (remittance receipts, company registration documents) once and we route them to both agencies. This is the most efficient way to prepare a tender package.
What if my company has never filed with PENCOM or NSITF?
You need to register and make up any outstanding contributions before a certificate can be issued. Docufy guides you through the catch-up process, surfaces the outstanding liability before you pay, and files the compliance application once you're current.
Do I need a CAC Annual Return to bid for tenders?
Most public-sector tender checklists include a current CAC Annual Return or a confirmation that the company is active on the CAC register. It is not technically a "compliance certificate" but it is treated as one in most bid packages. Docufy can bundle it with the trio.
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File your compliance certificates before the tender deadline.
PenCom, NSITF, ITF — filed in parallel. Verified certificates in your encrypted vault, ready to attach to any bid.