What is a prohibited name?
Certain names have been absolutely forbidden by the Companies and Allied Matters Act(CAMA) from being used as a company name, these names are referred to as prohibited names. The following is a list of such...
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How can i recover my lost certificate of incorporation from the Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC)?
To recover a lost Certificate of Incorporation, a director of the Company has to write an application to the commission, stating that the original certificate that was issued is lost and requesting for a...
How can i reduce the share capital of my company?
To reduce your company’s share capital, a special resolution for reduction of the share capital will be passed by the Company at Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), after...
How can i get my foreign company to operate in Nigeria without registering it?
To operate a foreign company in Nigeria without registering, you need to apply to the President for exemption from registration. Note that a foreign company qualifies for an exemption if the foreign company...
Who is a trustee?
Trustees have the overall legal responsibility for an NGO/Foundation/Incorporated Trustee. They are persons having the general control and management of the administration of the organization. Trustees have...
What is a certificate of incorporation?
A certificate of incorporation is certificate given by the corporate affairs commission and signed by the Registrar of the commission, signifying the recognition of a particular business entity or...
Do incorporated trustees need to file Annual Returns?
Annual Return filing is a statutory requirement for every registered business or organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission and as such it is very necessary for all registered businesses to file...
How to dissolve a foundation in Nigeria
Do you have a Foundation/ NGO which you are tired of running and you have been wondering how to dissolve it? you can get it dissolved by taking the following easy steps; Write a petition for dissolution to...
Do foreign companies need to file Annual Reports?
Annual report filing is a way of informing the Commission that your Company is still in business, thus it is mandatory for every Company that is carrying on business in Nigeria. Every company that was...
Who owns your website?
In todays business world, having a website for your business is now regarded as a basic requirement and it is even more necessary when most of your business is done online. A website can serve as a great...
How do I remove or add a Proprietor to my Business Name?
Whenever a change is made or occurs in the particulars in respect of any individual registered by the commission as a proprietor of a business , the firm or individual shall within 28 days after such change...
How to register an NGO/Foundation in Nigeria
In Nigeria, a foundation, also known as a Non-Governmental organization is registrable as an Incorporated Trustee under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The following is the procedure for...
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