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 an execution clause in a contract?

  This is the section in which the parties sign the contract or agreement.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• When can I start renewal of the registration of my product(s) with NAFDAC?

  You can start renewal 6 months to the date of expiry.

• Can a minor be a company director?

  No, a minor cannot be a director. A minor under Nigerian Law is anyone who is below 18 years of age.

• What do I need for a trademark search in Nigeria?

  To do a trademark search you will need the name or/and logo (device) of the trademark to be searched and the Class of the trademark that accurately describes it.