Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, a standard limited liability company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) takes between 3 to 14 business days, provided all documentation are submitted correctly.

Annual Returns are statutory filings made to the CAC to show your company is still active. They are not tax payments. Every registered company must file returns annually, starting from the second year of incorporation. Failing to file triggers heavy late-payment penalties and risks your company being marked as 'inactive'.

Under Nigerian law, every newly incorporated company is expected to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) immediately. VAT registration is mandatory, and you must begin filing monthly VAT returns even if your startup is not yet generating revenue.

Yes. If your startup collects, stores, or processes the personal data of Nigerian citizens (like names, emails, phone numbers, or payment info), you fall under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). Non-compliance can lead to massive fines and block you from raising venture capital during due diligence.

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