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Pillar 04

Legal & Compliance

From registering your company to getting the licences and permits your industry requires, we handle the paperwork and approvals that let you operate legally.

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What this covers

  • Registering your business
  • Licences and permits for your industry
  • Contracts and agreements
  • Staying legal every year
Is This For You?

You may need this if…

You want to register a business or company properly
Your industry needs licences or permits and you don't know which ones
You are signing agreements with partners, suppliers, clients or staff
You want to be sure your business is fully compliant, with nothing missing
You are protecting a brand name, or closing or restructuring a company
What We Do

Our services under Legal & Compliance.

Every service below can be used on its own, or together with our other pillars.

01

Registering your business

Getting your business legally recognised.

Register your business name or companyRegistration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Choose the right type of businessBusiness name, limited company or another type, based on your goals.
Register an NGO, foundation or associationRegistration as incorporated trustees.
Tax and other registrationsRegistering for tax, pension and other schemes a new business needs.
Directors, shareholders and company recordsAppointing directors, keeping share records and preparing company decisions.
02

Licences and permits for your industry

Different industries need different approvals. We find out exactly what you need and help you get it.

Food, drinks and cosmeticsHealthcare and pharmacyFinance and fintechTelecoms and mediaOil, gas and powerReal estate and constructionEducationHospitality and tourismTransport and logisticsAgriculture and miningManufacturingBetting and lotteries

See the full list below, with the type of licences and the regulator for each industry.

See licences by industry
03

Contracts and agreements

Putting deals in writing so everyone is protected.

Write and review contractsAgreements with clients, suppliers, partners, shareholders and landlords.
Staff contractsWorked out with our HR team so they follow the law.
Confidentiality and terms documentsNon-disclosure agreements, terms of service and privacy policies.
Help you negotiateSupport when agreeing terms with partners, suppliers or investors.
04

Staying legal every year

So nothing expires or gets missed.

File your yearly company returnsFiling what the Corporate Affairs Commission requires, on time.
Check if your business is fully compliantA review showing what you have, what is missing and what to fix first.
Protect customer and staff dataMeeting the rules on collecting and keeping personal information.
Anti-money laundering registrationFor businesses that are required to register and follow the rules.
Protect your business name and logoTrademark registration and renewals.
Close, change or restructure a companyChange shareholders, or properly close a company down.
Licences By Industry

The approvals your industry may require.

Every industry has its own regulators and its own licences. This is a guide to the most common ones. We confirm exactly what applies to your business, then prepare the applications and follow them through.

Industry
Typical licences and approvals
Regulators
Food, drinks, cosmetics and health products
Product registration and approval; product quality certification
NAFDAC, SON
Healthcare and pharmacy
Hospital, clinic and laboratory licences; pharmacy licence; medical device registration
State health agencies, Pharmacists Council (PCN), NAFDAC
Finance and fintech
Banking, microfinance, payment service, bureau de change, securities and insurance licences
CBN, SEC, NAICOM
Telecoms and media
Telecom and internet licences, value-added services, broadcasting licences
NCC, NBC
Oil, gas and power
Upstream and downstream oil and gas permits and licences; LPG licence; electricity generation, distribution and captive power permits
NUPRC, NMDPRA, NERC
Real estate and construction
Building permits, environmental approvals, developer and contractor registration
State planning agencies, Ministry of Environment, COREN, ESVARBON
Education
School registration and operating licence; accreditation of institutions; teacher registration
State education ministries, NUC, NBTE, NCCE, TRCN
Hospitality, tourism and events
Hotel, restaurant, travel agency, tour operator and event centre licences; health and hygiene permits
State tourism boards, NTDC, local government health authorities
Transport and logistics
Road transport and commercial vehicle licences; courier and logistics licences
FRSC, state transport authorities, NIPOST
Agriculture and mining
Farm, seed and agricultural export permits; mining and exploration licences; mineral export permits
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, NASC, NEPC, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
Manufacturing
Product registration and quality certification; sector approvals for food, drugs, chemicals and cosmetics
SON, NAFDAC and sector regulators
Betting and lotteries
National and state betting and lottery licences
National Lottery Regulatory Commission and state lottery boards

Requirements depend on your business activity and location, and regulators update them from time to time. This list is a guide, and we confirm what applies to you before you apply.

How We Work

How we work with you.

01

We find out what applies

We look at your business, location and industry to list every registration and licence you need.

02

We prepare the paperwork

We gather documents, prepare applications and deal with the regulators.

03

We follow it through

We track each application until you have the approval in hand.

04

We keep you compliant

We remind you of renewals and yearly filings so nothing expires or is missed.

How It Connects

One team across every pillar.

Legal and compliance sit under everything else. We connect them with Finance (tax registration), HR (employment contracts) and Business Development (partnerships and deals).

Pillar 01Business Development & ConsultingWe help you set up, restructure and grow your business, whether you are just starting or have been running for years.Pillar 02HR ManagementWe help you find, train and look after the right people, and keep your staff matters in order.Pillar 03Finance & AccountingWe keep your money in order, your records clean and your tax right, so you can make confident decisions.BonusNew Market EntryLaunching in a new city, country or industry? We combine all four pillars into one clear plan.
Questions

Common questions.

How do I know which licences my business needs?

It depends on what you do, where you operate and whether you handle regulated products. We map this out for you at the start and give you a clear checklist.

Can you help if my business is already running but not fully registered?

Yes. We start with a compliance health check, then fix the gaps in order of importance.

Do you replace a lawyer?

We handle registration, licensing, contracts and compliance support. Where a matter needs specialist legal representation, such as going to court, we will tell you and guide you to the right professional.

Get Started

Not sure where to start? Let’s talk.

Tell us about your business. We will reply within 24 hours with an honest view of what you need and how we can help.

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