Frequently Asked

• What additional documents do I require to file my Annual Returns?

• 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.

• Why is mutual assent important in a contract?

  This is one of the key elements of a contract because is shows the meeting of the minds of both parties

• Do I have to physically drop off my product sample at NAFDAC office?

  No, you can choose to have it sent to NAFDAC office

• 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.

• Can industrial design be protected under copy right law?

  Yes, it can be protected under copyright law as a work of Art.

• What will happen if I buy the wrong category of forms with NAFDAC?

  Nothing, the purchased form will be in your account for future use.

   

• How many shareholders do I need to start a company?

  A minimum of one (1) adult shareholder is required to form a company.

• Why do I need a trademark?

  You need to register your trademark because if you don’t register it, someone else can! It helps identify you as the source and indicates a consistent level of quality of your products and services. Securing a registered trademark protects your brand, and provides you with tools to prevent someone else from using similar signs and riding off the back of your business.