How long do i have my trademark for?
Nigerian trade mark registrations have an initial validity period of seven (7) years and it starts counting from the date the application was put in. Do i need to renew my trademark registration? Yes, you...
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Certificate of good standing
A Certificate of Good Standing, also called a “Certificate of Existence” or “Certificate of Authorization,” is a state-issued document that shows that your company has been duly incorporated, is authorized...
Must my company secretary be a lawyer?
Generally, your company secretary does not have to be a lawyer. However, where your company is a public company, the Companies and Allied Matters Act stipulates that your company secretary must be a member...
Who is a shareholder?
A shareholder is an individual or institution (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a...
What is a shareholder’s agreement?
If you are going into business with others and are looking to properly secure your investment on laid down terms and conditions, then its advisable you consider putting a shareholders’ agreement in place to...
Articles of Association of a company
A company’s articles of association is a document which, along with the memorandum of association, forms the company’s constitution, defines the responsibilities of the directors, the kind of business to be...
90 days discount on Business Name registration!!!!
In an effort to encourage entrepreneurship and deepen the government’s ease of doing business initiative, the Corporate Affairs Commission has been mandated to reduce the cost of Business Names registration...
What is a restricted name?
A restricted name is a name that requires the consent of the Corporate Affairs Commission before it can be used. According to Section 30(2) CAMA restricted names include the following; “Federal”, “National”,...
How to form a group company.
The use of the word ‘Group’ in the name of a company is restricted by the law and as such, consent must be sought and obtained from the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) before the...
Can I use the word “holding” in my company name?
The word “holding” can be used in your company name, however it is referred to as a restricted name under S. 30 (2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, thus its use is subject to the permission of the...
Why are companies delisted?
All companies in Nigeria, asides being expected to be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), are mandated by the Companies and Allied Matters Act to file their annual reports with the...
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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