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.

• 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.

   

• What is data protection?

  Data protection is a legal process of protecting sensitive data.

• What is the basic criteria for registering a Design?

  The design must be new and original. This means that it must be a unique design not similar to an already existing design.

• 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 share capital?

  The share capital in a private limited company is the amount of money invested by its owners in exchange for shares of ownership.

• Does Trademark registration protect my website domain name?

  Yes, it does.