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With our streamlined process, incorporation typically takes 7–14 business days from the time all required documents are in. That covers name reservation (1–2 days), document preparation (1–2 days), and CAC processing (5–10 days).

You will need valid identification (passport, NIN, or driver's licence) for all directors, passport photographs, proof of a registered office address, details of directors and shareholders, and your proposed company names. Our team walks you through the exact requirements.

Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, there is no statutory minimum share capital for private companies. That said, we generally recommend at least ₦100,000 for credibility and banking purposes.

Yes. Foreigners can incorporate and own 100% of a Nigerian company in most sectors, though the company must have at least one director resident in Nigeria. Certain sectors — oil and gas, for example — carry local content requirements.

MEMART is the Memorandum and Articles of Association — the company's constitutional document, setting out its objectives, share structure, and internal governance rules. We prepare a tailored MEMART for every incorporation client.

A business name (sole proprietorship) is not a separate legal entity — the owner is personally liable for the business's debts. A company (Ltd or PLC) is a separate legal person, with limited liability for its shareholders. Business names are simpler and cheaper to register.

Typically 3–5 business days: a name search (1 day), document preparation (1 day), and CAC processing (1–3 days).

Yes — and it is a common path as a business grows. The conversion involves incorporating a new company and transferring the assets across, and we can handle the process for you.

Business names in Nigeria are registered once and do not expire. You must, however, file annual returns with the CAC each year to stay in good standing and avoid penalties.

Typically 12–18 months in total: search (1–2 weeks), filing (immediate), examination (3–6 months), publication (a two-month opposition window), and issuance of the registration certificate.

Words, logos, symbols, slogans, colours, sounds, and combinations of these — provided the mark is distinctive and not merely descriptive of the goods or services it represents.

A Nigerian trademark registration is valid for an initial period of seven years from the filing date, and can then be renewed indefinitely in fourteen-year periods on payment of the renewal fee.

You can, but we would counsel against it. Errors in the application can lead to rejection or weak protection. A registered trademark agent ensures the application is properly filed and your brand is genuinely protected.

For companies, annual returns are due within 42 days of the Annual General Meeting. Most companies hold their AGM before June 30th, putting returns due by mid-August. For business names, returns are due by June 30th each year.

Late filing attracts penalties that increase with each year of non-compliance, and a company that persistently fails to file can be struck off the CAC register. We recommend compliance reminders — it is a service we provide.

The current list of directors and the secretary, the shareholders' register, annual financial statements, and any changes made during the year (address, directors, share capital). We compile all of it as part of our service.

Yes. Every registered company must file annual returns, whether actively trading or dormant. Dormant companies may file simplified returns, but they are not exempt.

We send updates by email and your preferred channel at every milestone, and you can reach your designated contact at the firm for a real-time status check at any point.

Bank transfer, debit and credit cards, and online payment — all processed securely. For larger corporate clients we can also arrange invoicing with agreed payment terms.

Rejections are rare. Where an application fails for reasons beyond our control — a name too similar to an existing entity, say — we re-file with an alternative at no additional professional fee. CAC fees may apply to the resubmission.

Yes. We resolve compliance issues, recover struck-off companies, act in corporate disputes, and rectify errors on CAC records. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.