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.

• 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.

• If I have NAFDAC Registration number, do I still need SON registration number?

  SON Product Registration scheme is mandatory for all SON’s regulated products as mandated by SON Act 56 of 1971, 20 of 1984, 18 of 1990 as amended.

  This is irrespective of the registration done by NAFDAC

• What is personal data?

  This is any information that can be used to identify an identifiable human person such passport photograph.

• 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.

• 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

• Who can be directors in my company?

  Any two adults can be directors in a company.

• Does Trademark registration protect my website domain name?

  Yes, it does.