How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria This article is for individuals who want to register their business in Nigeria under Part E of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020. This process is known as Business Name Registration. If you have seen older guides...
How to Change the Name of Your Company First it should be noted that a company is an artificial person — an entity separate from the individuals who own, manage and support its operation. A company has many of the same legal rights and responsibilities as a person:...
What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax imposed on the supply of goods and services. Under Nigerian law, the tax is charged at 7.5% of the value of the taxable goods and services. Despite a lot of speculation during the 2025 tax reform debates, the rate did not go...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation A certificate of incorporation is a document issued by the companies regulation agency of a country (in Nigeria’s case this is the Corporate Affairs Commission — CAC) as evidence of the existence of a company...
Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in Nigeria Cosmetic product registration in Nigeria is handled by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). NAFDAC regulates and controls the manufacture, importation, exportation,...
How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a director of a company? Directors are persons duly appointed by the company to direct and manage its business. This article outlines the steps and procedure provided under the law for the removal of a director of a company...
