Frequently Asked

• 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 30^th of June each year except in the year the business was registered.

• Do I need a Company Secretary?

  A limited liability company (LLC) must not have a company secretary.

• 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.

• Can I process/register multiple products at NAFDAC at the same time?

  Yes, you can process/register multiple products at the same time

• What is personal data?

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

• Is my copyright registration in Nigeria protected globally?

  The nature of copyright is territorial, so the copyright work is only protected in the country of registration

• 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

• Can my kids be shareholders in my company?

  Yes your kids can hold shares in your company but there must be a minimum of two adult shareholders before kids can be included.

• Does Trademark registration protect my website domain name?

  Yes, it does.