Private Company limited by Shares Generally, a private company is one which is stated in its memorandum to be a private company; it must by its Articles, restrict the transfer of shares and its total membership must not exceed fifty (50). Let us assist you Procedure (1) Application for approval of name (online) (2) Duly…
Private Company limited by Guarantee This type of private company is suitable where the company is to be formed for promoting commerce, art, science, religion, sports, culture, education, research, charity or other similar objects; and the profits is not for distribution to members. Let us assist you Procedure The company is not to be formed…
Registration of a Company Procedure for registration of a company Let us assist you Procedure 1. Check for availability of proposed company name 2. Complete pre-registration form – CAC1.1 with the online company registration portal 3. Pay filing and Stamp duty fees (Alternatively, steps 1-3 can be completed on the company registration portal 4. Prepare the signed…
Registration of a Business Name This is suitable for individuals and partners who carry on businesses under business names other than their own names. Let us assist you Procedure The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is the body established by the Companies and Allied Matters Act (the Act) for the regulation and supervision of the formation,…
Registration of TIN/VAT To apply for TIN/VAT for a company, go to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office that is closest to your registered address. You can find the locations on the FIRS website with the following documents: Let us assist you Procedure Submit the following documents to Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office:…
Incorporation of Trustees(ASSOCIATION, CLUB, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION, ETC) Incorporation is done online and involves the following process and requirements: Let us assist you Procedure Application for the consent of the Registrar General (RG) of CAC and reservation of proposed name(s). The application is made online but requires the proposed name of company, objects and names and…
Registration of an NGO PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF AN NGO Let us assist you Procedure 1. Devise a plan To start an NGO, write about your organization’s beliefs, mission, and purpose. Define your mission and draft the purpose statement. Also, describe the overall purpose of the NGO; the activities it will engage in or undertake;…
Registration of Copyright In Nigeria, copyright is governed by the Copyright Act, and the body charged with the enforcement and protection of copyright is the Nigerian Copyright Commission. Let us assist you Copyright is the exclusive right granted by a statute to an author (i.e., an artist, writer, publisher, musician, performer, photographer, architect, film maker,…
Registration of Trademark Nigerian trademark registrations have an initial validity of seven (7) years and are thereafter indefinitely renewable for periods of fourteen (14) years. An application for renewal should be made not less than three (3) months from the due date. Procedure Conduct availability search at the Trademark Registry. Payment of the prescribed fees.…