618 Bees Company Secretarial & Nominee Services

618 Bees Company Secretarial & Nominee Services

October 10, 2025

618 Bees provides professional Company Secretarial and Nominee Services to ensure that your business remains fully compliant with regulatory and governance requirements in Nigeria while maintaining confidentiality, efficiency, and structure in ownership and management representation.

We act as trusted partners to founders, investors, and corporate boards in managing statutory compliance, governance documentation, and nominee arrangements with utmost professionalism and discretion.

  1. Company Secretarial Services

Our Company Secretarial unit ensures your entity operates in full compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.

Our services include:

  1. Incorporation and corporate structuring of companies, foundations, and LLPs.
  2. Maintenance of statutory registers and company records.
  3. Preparation and filing of annual returns, notices, and resolutions with CAC.
  4. Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, notices, and minutes.
  5. Convening and attendance at Board and General Meetings.
  6. Advisory on directors’ duties, governance standards, and CAMA compliance.
  7. Liaison with CAC, SEC, and CBN on corporate filings and updates.
  8. Post-incorporation changes – share transfers, directorship changes, alterations to share capital or articles.
  1. Nominee Director & Shareholder Services

We offer Nominee Services to protect confidentiality of investors and provide corporate representation where discretion, regulatory familiarity, or structured ownership is required.

Nominee roles include:

  1. Acting as Nominee Shareholders on behalf of beneficial owners.
  2. Appointment as Nominee Directors for regulatory, governance, or operational representation..
  3. Provision of Resident Directors for foreign-owned entities to satisfy Nigerian company law requirements.
  4. Holding of shares or directorships under executed Nominee and Declaration of Trust Agreements to safeguard beneficial ownership rights.
  5. Establishment of layered holding structures for investment or joint venture vehicles.

All nominee relationships are governed by a detailed Nominee Agreement ensuring:

  • Non-interference with management or operations.
  • Full control retained by the beneficial owner.
  • Confidentiality, accountability, and transparency in all dealings.
  1. Governance & Compliance Support

618 Bees also provides continuing governance support, including:

  1. Annual Board and Shareholder Meeting coordination.
  2. Filing of audited accounts and annual returns.
  3. Ongoing CBN, SEC, and FIRS regulatory compliance advisory.
  4. Review of governance frameworks, shareholding structures, and director mandates.

 

Our Clients

Our Company Secretarial and Nominee Services cater to:

  1. Microfinance Banks and regulated financial institutions.
  2. Investment and Holding Companies
  3. Foreign-owned entities setting up in Nigeria.
  4. Family Offices and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
  5. High Net Worth Individuals seeking structured asset ownership.

Why Choose 618 Bees

  • Professional, legally compliant structuring.
  • Strict confidentiality and non-disclosure standards.
  • Experienced in CBN, SEC, and CAC compliance.
  • Integrated legal, secretarial, and advisory expertise.
  • Efficient, responsive service delivery.

Contact Us

618 BEES

32 Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

info@618bees.com |  www.618bees.com |  +234 9017190079

More Articles

Search

Connect With Us

Got any questions?

If you are having any questions, please feel free to ask.

Send us an email

Frequently Asked

  • When are Annual Returns due for filing?

    A company’s first Annual Returns are due for filing after 18 months of its inception, subsequently it should be filed annually as the name implies. The filing dates could differ for each company depending on their financial year end but must be filed not later than 42 days after its Annual General Meeting.

    The Annual Returns for Business Names is due not later than the 30th of June each year except in the year the business was registered.
  • Must my Company Secretary be a Lawyer?

    Although it’s ideal to have a lawyer as a company secretary, it is not compulsory for small private businesses.
  • Why is mutual assent important in a contract?

    This is one of the key elements of a contract because is shows the meeting of the minds of both parties
  • If I have NAFDAC Registration number, do I still need SON registration number?

    SON Product Registration scheme is mandatory for all SON’s regulated products as mandated by SON Act 56 of 1971, 20 of 1984, 18 of 1990 as amended.

    This is irrespective of the registration done by NAFDAC
  • What is data protection?

    Data protection is a legal process of protecting sensitive data.
  • Can industrial design be protected under copy right law?

    Yes, it can be protected under copyright law as a work of Art.
  • 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.
  • What’s the difference between a business name and an LLC?

    • A business name is a sole proprietorship, usually owned and managed by one individual only. Legally, the sole proprietor and his business are one. It simply means an individual trading with an alias. The sole proprietor is personally liable for all business related obligations.

    • A limited liability company on the other hand is a separate business entity from the individuals that hold its shares and act as directors. Legally, it’s a separate business entity and a person on its own who can transact business, own property separate from its owners and can sue or be sued. 
  • What do I need for a trademark search in Nigeria?

    To do a trademark search you will need the name or/and logo (device) of the trademark to be searched and the Class of the trademark that accurately describes it.
All FAQs
Call Us Now on +234 901 719 0079 Chat on WhatsApp