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You have successfully registered your business, secured your brand, and commenced operations yet you still receive business income through your personal account. This is not considered best practice in the...
Understanding shareholding is fundamental to understanding how a company works. Whether you are starting a business, investing in one, or joining as a partner, knowing “who owns what” helps you make informed...
Starting and running a business is an exciting journey but without the right legal foundation, even the most promising venture can face avoidable risks. Many business owners focus on growth, sales, and...
As your business grows, so do your legal responsibilities, and risks. Many entrepreneurs focus heavily on sales, expansion, and operations, often overlooking the legal framework that supports sustainable...
What is NAFDAC? The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the body responsible for regulating and granting permits for the exportation, importation and manufacture of...
When setting up a company in Nigeria, one of the key compliance requirements under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 is the appointment of directors. A common question for business owners and...
Appointing directors is one of the most important steps in running a company in Nigeria. Beyond choosing capable individuals, companies must ensure that directors meet certain legal criteria – one of which...
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...
In Nigeria’s evolving business landscape, incentives matter. One of the most significant and rewarding incentives available to qualifying businesses is the Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI). This...
If you’re exporting goods from Nigeria or simply want to authenticate your locally produced items, you’ve probably heard about the Certificate of Origin issued by NACCIMA – but do you know how to get one?...
Are you entering into a technology transfer agreement or licensing intellectual property in Nigeria? If so, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) should be on your radar. NOTAP...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) defines an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) as a company approved to facilitate the transfer of funds from individuals or entities residing abroad to recipients...
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