Frequently Asked

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

• Do I need a Company Secretary?

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

• What are the terms of a contract?

  • an offer and an acceptance.
  • competent parties
  • Consideration
  • Legal subject matter
  • Mutual agreement/ Assent
  • Conesus ad idem
  • Obligation

• 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.

• What is classified as personal data?

  Name, photograph, personal health/bio information, account/financial information, phone number, Address, date of birth, place of birth, Email address, etc.

• Does copyright protect website Domain names?

  No, copyright does not protect domain names.

• Is there a penalty for late renewal of registration of products with NAFDAC?

  Yes, there is a late renewal fee, which is dependent on the category of the product.

• Why do i need a Shareholders Agreement?

  You need a Shareholders Agreement to protect your investment in a company.  The shareholders Agreement establishes a fair relationship between all shareholders and sets out how the company is run.

• Can I trademark my logo and name separately? Why is this a good idea?

  Yes you can. The advantage is that it gives you the opportunity to have more than one logo or the opportunity to change your logo easily as opposed to registering the name and the logo as one trademark.