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. 

• 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 Trademark registration protect my website domain name?

  Yes, it does.

• 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.

   

• Can my kids be shareholders in my company?

  Yes your kids can hold shares in your company but there must be a minimum of two adult shareholders before kids can be included.

• Why do I need a trademark?

  You need to register your trademark because if you don’t register it, someone else can! It helps identify you as the source and indicates a consistent level of quality of your products and services. Securing a registered trademark protects your brand, and provides you with tools to prevent someone else from using similar signs and riding off the back of your business.