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Schedule of Trade Related Fees
& Levies on Inter-State Movement
Of Goods

Trade Fees Schedule

Download or view the official document backing the pricing of applicable trade-related fees and levies.

Disclaimer: Fees and levies are subject to change by Taraba State government regulations.


  1. Taraba State Schedule of Fees and Levies

    OrganizationCategoryFee NameRateLaw / RegulationHigh Court of JusticeJudiciaryGeneral High Court Fees₦500 and aboveTaraba State Judiciary Financial Regulations (Customary, varies by year)Probate Fees4% of Principal SumProbate and Administration Law (Federal, 1958; applicable in Taraba)Sundry FinesVaries by OffenceCriminal Procedure Code / Penal Code (Federal, 1990)Sharia Court of AppealJudiciaryGeneral Fees₦500.00Sharia Court Law of Taraba State (2000)Sales of Forms₦500.00Sharia Court Administrative Guidelines (2000)Customary Court of AppealJudiciaryGeneral Fees₦500.00Customary Court Law of Taraba State (2000)Ministry of AgricultureAgricultureRent on Government Land₦10/tLand Use Act (Federal, 1978)Fishing Licence₦1,000 – ₦2,000Taraba State Fisheries Regulation (2005)Grazing Reserve Permit₦10/tGrazing Reserve Law (Taraba, 2003)Produce Merchant License (Cocoa)₦100,000/merchantProduce Inspection Law (Taraba, 2002)Animal Health Certificate₦10/tAnimal Disease Control Act (Federal, 2022)Cattle Dealers License (Large Animal)₦5,000Livestock Trading Regulation (Taraba, 2004)Cattle Dealers License (Small Animal)₦3,000Livestock Trading Regulation (Taraba, 2004)Produce Buying License₦1,000Produce Inspection Law (Taraba, 2002)Hides/Skin Loading License₦2,000Animal Products Regulation (Taraba, 2005)Dried Fish and Meat License₦1,000Food Safety and Inspection Law (Taraba, 2010)Ministry of Commerce & IndustriesCommerceRegistration of Business Premises (Urban)₦30,000Taraba State Business Premises Registration Law (2012)Registration of Business Premises (Rural)₦10,000Taraba State Business Premises Registration Law (2012)Board of Internal RevenueRevenueContract Agreement Processing Fees₦250Taraba State Board of Internal Revenue Law (2010)Motor Vehicle Charges₦750 – ₦3,200Taraba State Road Taxes Regulation (2010)Motor Vehicle Licence₦1,500 – ₦3,200Taraba State Road Taxes Regulation (2010)Pools Betting & Game Machine License₦30,000Gaming and Lotteries Law (Taraba, 2011)Auctioneer License₦6,000Auctioneer Regulation Law (Taraba, 2011)Ministry of Social DevelopmentSocialLodging / Liquor License₦1,000+ (Varies)Liquor Licensing Law (Taraba, 2008)Cinematography / Satellite / Video License₦3,000Entertainment and Media Regulation (Taraba, 2010)Ministry of Works & TransportInfrastructureTender Fees₦2,000 – ₦10,000Taraba State Procurement Law (2014)Contractor RegistrationVariesTaraba State Procurement Law (2014)Space Lease / Shop EarningsVariesTaraba State Urban Planning and Development Law (2013)Taraba Agric. Produce Marketing AgencyAgricultureGrains Sales₦10/tAgricultural Produce Marketing Law (Taraba, 2005)Taraba Agric. Development ProgrammeAgricultureSales of Agro-Chemicals / Seeds / EquipmentNot SpecifiedAgricultural Development Program Guidelines (Taraba, 2006)Taskforce on Forest ManagementForestryChainsaw License₦15,000Forestry Law (Taraba, 2007)Sawmill License₦70,000Forestry Law (Taraba, 2007)Timber Dealer License₦50,000Forestry Law (Taraba, 2007)Hunting License₦25,000Wildlife Conservation Law (Taraba, 2009)Non-Timber Forest Produce₦200,000Environmental Protection Law (Taraba, 2010)Trader Registration & Management (TRM)CommerceNew Trader Registration₦5,000Taraba State Trader Registration Regulation (2015)Renewal₦10,000Taraba State Trader Registration Regulation (2015)Lost / Mutilated Certificate₦20,000Taraba State Trader Registration Regulation (2015)Vehicle Permit FeesTransportCar / Pick-up Truck₦25,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Truck (6 Tyres – Dyna)₦35,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Truck (6 Tyres – 911)₦50,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Truck (12 Tyres)₦100,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)TrailerTo be DeterminedTaraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Loading / Offloading FeesTransportSmall Vehicles₦10,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Trucks (up to 10 Tyres)₦15,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Trailers / Containers₦20,000Taraba State Transport Regulation (2010)Other PermitsGeneralRight of Way / Night Travel / FumigationTo be DeterminedROW Executive Order (2023) / Environmental Health Regulations (Taraba, 2012)

  1. Trader Registration & Management (TRM)

    New Trader Registration
    ₦5000
    Renewal
    ₦10000
    Lost / Mutilated Certificate
    ₦20000

  1. Vehicle Permit

    Vehicle TypeFee / Levy
    Car / Pick-up Truck₦25000
    Truck with Six Tyres (Dyna)₦35000
    Truck with Six Tyres (911)₦50000
    Truck with Twleve Tyres₦100000
    TrailerTo be Determined

  1. Loading and Offloading Fees

    Vehicle TypeFee / Levy
    Small Vehicles (Cars / Pick-up)₦10000
    Truck (up to 10 Tyres)₦15000
    Trailers & Containers (over 10 Tyres)₦20000

  1. Other Potential Fees

    Right of Way Permit
    To be Determined
    Night Travel Permit
    To be Determined
    Fumigation Certificate
    To be Determined

  1. Exemptions

    Consult with Taraba State authorities for a list of any exemptions that may apply (e.g., agricultural products, essential goods).


  1. Important Information

    • This schedule is for informational purposes only.
    • Fees and levies may be subject to change.
    • Contact Taraba State Ministry of Commerce and Industry or relevant authorities for the latest information and official procedures.