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Hospitality Industry registration

Register your hotel, guest house, restaurant, event centre or tourism business with Abia State — online, without an account. You will get a registration number and your annual assessment.

13 business types All 17 LGAs
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Who must register

Every hospitality business operating in Abia State

Pick the description that fits you. Each type asks a few extra questions about capacity, because capacity is what your annual assessment is based on.

Hotel

Overnight accommodation with rooms let nightly.

from ₦502,000 / year Register

Restaurant

Sit-down food service, including bars and lounges.

from ₦61,000 / year Register

Service Apartment

Self-contained furnished units let short-term.

from ₦180,500 / year Register

Guest House

Smaller lodging, often owner-run.

from ₦552,000 / year Register

Fast-Foods

Quick-service food outlets.

Register

Catering Services

Off-site and event catering.

Register

Event Centers

Halls and venues hired for events.

from ₦427,000 / year Register

Recreational Centers

Leisure and sporting facilities open to the public.

Register

Gardens

Outdoor relaxation grounds and beer gardens.

Register

Amusement Park

Rides and attractions.

Register

Traveling Agencies

Ticketing, tours and travel services.

from ₦2,620,500 / year Register

Cultural/Tourism Organizations

Museums, galleries, heritage sites and cultural bodies.

Register

Cultural/Tourism Event

Festivals, pageants and recurring cultural events.

Register

Amounts shown are the indicative annual state charge for that category. Your demand notice is calculated by the revenue system and may include local government levies. Where no amount is shown, the rate for that category is still being configured — you can register now and will be assessed once it is.

How it works

  1. Fill the registration form — no account needed. It takes a few minutes.
  2. Confirm your phone number with the code we send you.
  3. The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy reviews your declaration.
  4. On approval you get a registration number and a business ABSSIN by SMS.
  5. Your demand notice is raised, and you can pay it online here.

What you'll need

  • Your business address and the local government it sits in
  • A phone number you can receive a text on Required
  • Your capacity — rooms, seats or halls, depending on the type
  • The owner's name and contact details
  • Your R.C / BN number and existing ABSSIN, if you have them (optional)

Already registered?

Use your registration number (or your application reference) with the phone number you registered with to see your status, your demand notice, and to file your annual renewal.

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