
Can You Register a Business Name in Nigeria With a Name Already Used by Another Company?
No. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will reject a business name or company name application that is identical to or deceptively similar...
Step-by-step statutory roadmaps for business name registration, incorporated trustees (NGOs), trademark filings, proprietary intellectual property, and CAC regulatory compliance.

No. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will reject a business name or company name application that is identical to or deceptively similar...

Yes. A duly incorporated company in Nigeria is a separate legal entity and can own, lease, mortgage, and deal in land in...

No. A company registered under CAMA cannot trade or conduct commercial operations under an unregistered alternative business name without formal CAC registration....

Generally no. A director of a properly incorporated limited liability company is not personally liable for the company’s debts under the principle...

No. A competitor or business cannot lawfully copy, adopt, or use your registered trademarked logo, brand name, or commercial identity simply by...

Yes. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has the full statutory power under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 to strike...

Yes, two founders can legally share company profits 50/50 even if one founder contributed ₦10 million in cash while the other founder...

No. A registered Business Name (Enterprise) cannot legally hold title to land or own corporate assets in its own name under Nigerian...

When the sole operating director and major shareholder of a registered company dies in Nigeria, the company does not automatically die or...

No. A business partner or company director cannot lawfully poach company clients, divert business opportunities, or use confidential company information to establish...