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When are Annual Returns due for filing?
A company’s first Annual Returns are due for filing after 18 months of its inception, subsequently it should be filed annually as the name implies. The filing dates could differ for each company depending on their financial year end but must be filed not later than 42 days after its Annual General Meeting.
The Annual Returns for Business Names is due not later than the 30th of June each year except in the year the business was registered.
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Must my Company Secretary be a Lawyer?
Although it’s ideal to have a lawyer as a company secretary, it is not compulsory for small private businesses.
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What is a testimonium clause in an agreement?
This is the part of the agreement where the witness attests to have witnessed the execution of the agreement.
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Can I process/register multiple products at NAFDAC at the same time?
Yes, you can process/register multiple products at the same time
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Can I use the data collected legally for one purpose for another purpose?
No, you can’t use the data collected for one purpose for a different purpose.
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What is the importance of registering a patent?
The main reason to register a patent is to ensure that the inventor is able to exclusively commercially exploit an invention. The rights to a patent are vested in the “Statutory Inventor” i.e. the first person to file and register the patent.
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What are the product categories available when registering with NAFDAC?
The product categories include: Food, Cosmetics, Drug, Medical Device, Agro-Chemicals & Pesticide, Veterinary Products, Vaccines & Biologicals, Herbal and Nutraceuticals and Water
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How many directors do I need to start a company?
A minimum number of one (1) adult director is required to form a company.
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Does a trademark search automatically reserve my trademark name?
No, a trademark search does not automatically reserve that which is sought to be trademarked. A search ascertains whether that which is sought to be trademarked is available or violates any existing trademark.