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A Debenture Trust Deed is a document created by a company as security that is issued by the company to protect the interest of a denture holder, where trustees are appointed. In order to raise funds from the...
There is no difference between a Shareholder agreement and a Partnership Agreement. The two can be used interchangeably. Both a Partnership Agreement and a Shareholders Agreement are agreements entered into...
Yes, they serve the same purpose. It is required that some legal documents get the authentication of either a Notary Public or a commissioner for oaths. Although the authentication by a Notary Public or...
Yes, you can. First, we will differentiate a private company from a public company. A limited liability company, also referred to as a private company limited by shares is restricted from offering its shares...
A Certificate of Good Standing, also called a “Certificate of Existence” or “Certificate of Authorization,” is a state-issued document that shows that your company has been duly incorporated, is authorized...
A shareholder is an individual or institution (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a...
If you are going into business with others and are looking to properly secure your investment on laid down terms and conditions, then its advisable you consider putting a shareholders’ agreement in place to...
The use of the word ‘Group’ in the name of a company is restricted by the law and as such, consent must be sought and obtained from the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) before the...
All companies in Nigeria, asides being expected to be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), are mandated by the Companies and Allied Matters Act to file their annual reports with the...
To recover a lost Certificate of Incorporation, a director of the Company has to write an application to the commission, stating that the original certificate that was issued is lost and requesting for a...
Annual Return filing is a statutory requirement for every registered business or organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission and as such it is very necessary for all registered businesses to file...
Do you have a Foundation/ NGO which you are tired of running and you have been wondering how to dissolve it? you can get it dissolved by taking the following easy steps; Write a petition for dissolution to...
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