Debunking the Legal Myth: Registering a Company with Corporate Affairs Commission Equals a Trademark Right

Introduction One common misconception in the business world is that registering your company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) automatically grants you trademark protection. While both actions are essential for the growth and legal protection of your business, they serve distinct purposes and should not be conflated. Company Registration When a person is desirous of…

The Nigeria Startup Act; A Step in the Right Direction for Startups in Growing Indigenous Ideas

Background It is now common knowledge that Nigeria is a veritable breeding ground for startups. In recent times, startups in Nigeria have grown in an unimaginable proportion. Notwithstanding this increase in growth, only a handful of them have been able to withstand the storm. A lot of other startups are usually washed off the shores…

Laws on Partnerships for Start-Ups: What You Need to Know

When starting up a business, sometimes there is that friend, relative or even simply a colleague that shares the same passion and interests as you, that makes you realize it would be ideal to partner with that individual or all those individuals to startup the business together.  What is Partnership? Partnership is the legal relationship between you and that individual or those…

Post-Incorporation Matters (for SME’s): Key Things to Note After Your Small Business Has Been Registered

For any Venture, Organisation, Association, or similar endeavour to enjoy legal status, it must first be incorporated. Definition of Incorporation ‘Incorporation’ refers to the registration of a business venture, Charity Organisation, Association, etc. with the statutory body legally empowered to oversee such registration – which, pursuant to the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters…

4 Benefits of Registering Your Business As A Company

Entrepreneurship has become prevalent in today’s society. Given the lack of employment opportunities and poor remuneration of a large part of the employed population among other things there has been a deplorable rate of unemployment and employee financial satisfaction. Nigerians, ever so resourceful as we are, have refused to sit idly and wait for what…

Choosing the Best Organisation for your Business

As a business operator one thing that should be of utmost importance is the structure your business model is going to take in order for the business to run effectively and efficiently. Finding the right model ensures that as a business owner, your business does not fall into a very avoidable ditch. The Companies and…