Establish your business, secure regulatory compliance, and manage post-incorporation filings in Nigeria with professional corporate secretarial and registry services.
Overview
Professional Corporate Registry, Setup, and Secretarial Solutions
Starting a business or managing ongoing corporate compliance in Nigeria requires navigating a rigorous regulatory landscape. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) regulates the registration and administration of all companies, business names, and incorporated trustees in accordance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020). For both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors, compliance mistakes can result in delayed launches, heavy late filing penalties, or status deactivation on the CAC portal.
Beyond the initial setup, companies must satisfy annual regulatory duties. Filing annual returns, updating director or shareholding records, altering articles of association, and handling corporate restructuring require meticulous legal and administrative coordination. Failing to file annual returns on time can lead to the CAC marking a company as "inactive," hindering bank operations and bidding for contracts.
Phillip Eze Osuji & Co. provides end-to-end corporate registry and secretarial services. As accredited agents with the Corporate Affairs Commission, we handle the entire lifecycle of your business—from initial name reservation and incorporation of LLCs or Business Names to filing annual returns and managing complex post-incorporation changes.
Our Scope
Corporate Registry & Secretarial Solutions We Deliver
We handle the complete administrative and regulatory requirements for setting up and maintaining your business entity in Nigeria.
Company Incorporation
Full-service incorporation of private and public limited liability companies, including drafting articles of association and coordinating share capital requirements.
Business Name Registration
Registering sole proprietorships and partnerships, securing your trading name, and ensuring full compliance under Part C of CAMA 2020.
CAC Annual Returns
Preparing and filing statutory annual returns for companies, business names, and NGOs to ensure continuous active status on the CAC registry.
Director & Shareholder Updates
Managing changes in corporate directorships, share capital increases, share transfers, allotment updates, and registry restructuring.
NGO & Trust Setup
Registering associations, foundations, clubs, and charitable organizations (Incorporated Trustees) under Part F of CAMA 2020.
Post-Incorporation Matters
Conducting official CAC corporate searches, obtaining certified true copies (CTCs) of company documents, and processing changes of company names.
Setup & Compliance
How We Manage Your Corporate Registry Needs
- 01
Requirements Briefing & Name Search
We gather your registration details and perform official name availability searches on the CAC portal to secure approval.
- 02
Documentation & Drafting
Our team drafts the required corporate documents, including MEMART, partnership deeds, or trustee constitutions.
- 03
Stamp Duty & Fee Payment
We compute and process necessary stamp duty payments to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and CAC filing fees.
- 04
CAC Submission & Incorporation
We submit the finalized application through our accredited CAC agent portal and track it through the approval process.
- 05
Document Delivery & Bank Setup
Upon approval, we deliver your digital CAC certificate, status report (former Form CAC 1.1), and support your bank account opening.
- 06
Annual Returns & Ongoing Compliance
We monitor your annual filing dates, prepare annual returns, and manage post-incorporation changes to keep your business in good standing.
Quality Focus
What We Verify and File in Every Application
Why Choose Us
Accredited, Efficient, and Legally Sound Corporate Services
Navigating the Corporate Affairs Commission requires administrative experience and legal accuracy. A small error in a company's articles of association or shareholder filings can lead to complications during future audits, financing rounds, or changes in ownership. At Phillip Eze Osuji & Co., we ensure all registrations are designed properly from day one.
As accredited CAC agents, we interface directly with registry officials to expedite your filings. Our partners are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), providing you with corporate secretarial support backed by professional financial and tax planning advice.
- ✓ Accredited CAC agents with direct portal access for rapid filings
- ✓ Integrated advisory ensuring share structures align with tax strategies
- ✓ Full compliance with CAMA 2020 requirements for all entity types
- ✓ Partner-led quality control on all constitutions and corporate documents
- ✓ Prompt tracking of annual return deadlines to avoid late filing penalties
- ✓ Complete confidentiality and secure storage of corporate records