Frequently Asked

• Why must I file Annual Returns?

  It is a mandatory statutory requirement under the Companies and Allied Matters Act to file Annual Returns yearly. 

• What is the first thing I must do to register a business in Nigeria?

  To register a business in Nigeria; you would need to conduct a name search of the business. You can achieve this using your CAC-CRP account.

• What is an execution clause in a contract?

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

• Do I have to physically drop off my product sample at NAFDAC office?

  No, you can choose to have it sent to NAFDAC office

• What is data protection?

  Data protection is a legal process of protecting sensitive data.

• Must I register my work with the Nigerian Copyright Commission?

  No, you must not register your work under the Nigerian law but you have the option to do so. This is because as soon as the original work becomes fixed and tangible it automatically becomes copyrightable.

• 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.

   

• Who can be directors in my company?

  Any two adults can be directors in a company.

• 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.