Company Secretarial & Nominee Services in Nigeria

Company Secretarial & Nominee Services in Nigeria

October 10, 2025

618 Bees provides professional Company Secretarial and Nominee Services to ensure that your business remains fully compliant with regulatory and governance requirements in Nigeria while maintaining confidentiality, efficiency, and structure in ownership and management representation.

We act as trusted partners to founders, investors, and corporate boards in managing statutory compliance, governance documentation, and nominee arrangements with utmost professionalism and discretion.

  1. Company Secretarial Services

Our Company Secretarial unit ensures your entity operates in full compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.

Our services include:

  1. Incorporation and corporate structuring of companies, foundations, and LLPs.
  2. Maintenance of statutory registers and company records.
  3. Preparation and filing of annual returns, notices, and resolutions with CAC.
  4. Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, notices, and minutes.
  5. Convening and attendance at Board and General Meetings.
  6. Advisory on directors’ duties, governance standards, and CAMA compliance.
  7. Liaison with CAC, SEC, and CBN on corporate filings and updates.
  8. Post-incorporation changes – share transfers, directorship changes, alterations to share capital or articles.
  1. Nominee Director & Shareholder Services

We offer Nominee Services to protect confidentiality of investors and provide corporate representation where discretion, regulatory familiarity, or structured ownership is required.

Nominee roles include:

  1. Acting as Nominee Shareholders on behalf of beneficial owners.
  2. Appointment as Nominee Directors for regulatory, governance, or operational representation.
  3. Provision of Resident Directors for foreign-owned entities to satisfy Nigerian company law requirements.
  4. Holding of shares or directorships under executed Nominee and Declaration of Trust Agreements to safeguard beneficial ownership rights.
  5. Establishment of layered holding structures for investment or joint venture vehicles.

All nominee relationships are governed by a detailed Nominee Agreement ensuring:

  • Non-interference with management or operations.
  • Full control retained by the beneficial owner.
  • Confidentiality, accountability, and transparency in all dealings.
  1. Governance & Compliance Support

618 Bees also provides continuing governance support, including:

  1. Annual Board and Shareholder Meeting coordination.
  2. Filing of audited accounts and annual returns.
  3. Ongoing CBN, SEC, and FIRS regulatory compliance advisory.
  4. Review of governance frameworks, shareholding structures, and director mandates.

Our Clients

Our Company Secretarial and Nominee Services cater to:

  1. Microfinance Banks and regulated financial institutions.
  2. Investment and Holding Companies.
  3. Foreign-owned entities setting up in Nigeria.
  4. Family Offices and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
  5. High Net Worth Individuals seeking structured asset ownership.

Why Choose 618 Bees

  • Professional, legally compliant structuring.
  • Strict confidentiality and non-disclosure standards.
  • Experienced in CBN, SEC, and CAC compliance.
  • Integrated legal, secretarial, and advisory expertise.
  • Efficient, responsive service delivery.

 

Contact Us

618 BEES

32 Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

info@618bees.com |  www.618bees.com |  +234 9017190079

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Frequently Asked

  • Why must I file Annual Returns?

    It is a mandatory statutory requirement under the Companies and Allied Matters Act to file Annual Returns yearly. 

  • Do I need a Company Secretary?

    A limited liability company (LLC) must not have a company secretary.

  • What are the terms of a contract?
    • an offer and an acceptance.
    • competent parties
    • Consideration
    • Legal subject matter
    • Mutual agreement/ Assent
    • Conesus ad idem
    • Obligation
  • What are the product categories available when registering with NAFDAC?

    The product categories include: Food, Cosmetics, Drug, Medical Device, Agro-Chemicals & Pesticide, Veterinary Products, Vaccines & Biologicals, Herbal and Nutraceuticals and Water

  • Is it legal to transfer the personal data you obtained legally to another person?

    No, its not legal. This is because the law prohibits anyone from transferring the data of a third party to another person without consent from the third party to do same even if the data was rightfully obtained in the first instance.

  • When registered, how long does a patent last for?

    Once granted, a patent is valid for 20 years.

  • Do I have to physically drop off my product sample at NAFDAC office?

    No, you can choose to have it sent to NAFDAC office

  • Who can be directors in my company?

    Any two adults can be directors in a company.

  • Can I trademark my logo and name separately? Why is this a good idea?

    Yes you can. The advantage is that it gives you the opportunity to have more than one logo or the opportunity to change your logo easily as opposed to registering the name and the logo as one trademark.