Corporate Regulatory Compliance

 

Company registration is where your business starts, not where its legal obligations end. We keep you correctly registered with every regulator that applies to you, and protect the brand you're building along the way.

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Business Complaince and Updates

Nigerian businesses don't answer to one regulator. Depending on your sector, staff count and turnover, several agencies expect ongoing filings you may not know you owe.

Corporate Governance & Statutory Compliance

Board and shareholder matters, statutory filings, corporate records, annual returns, changes in directors/shareholders, & compliance with applicable company law and regulations

Regulatory & Licensing Compliance

Advising businesses on industry-specific regulatory obligations, permits, licences, approvals and ongoing compliance requirements relevant to their operations.

Corporate Compliance Reviews & Risk Management

Reviewing a company's legal and regulatory position, identifying compliance gaps, and implementing measures to reduce exposure to penalties, disputes and regulatory action.

Compliance means knowing which regulators apply to you

 

Every Nigerian business answers to the Corporate Affairs Commission by default. Beyond that, which other regulators apply depends entirely on what your business does, how many people it employs, and how much it turns over — an employer of five or more staff owes ITF a different obligation than a food importer owes NAFDAC, and neither looks like what a government contractor owes BPP.

We start by mapping which of these actually apply to your business, then handle the registration, documentation, and ongoing filings for each one, so nothing sits as an unknown liability waiting to surface during a bank facility, an investment round, or a government tender.

Business Compliance Services

  • Trademark & Patents

    We assist individuals and businesses protect their brands and inventions under Nigerian intellectual property law. We handle trademark searches, filing and registration with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry, as well as patent applications for genuine inventions, so your name, logo, or innovation is legally shielded from copycats and unauthorized use.

  • PENCOM Compliance

    We advise employers on compliance with the Pension Reform Act, including registration with the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), enrolment of staff into the Contributory Pension Scheme, and ongoing remittance and reporting obligations. We help businesses avoid penalties for non-compliance while ensuring employees' pension rights are properly protected.

  • NSITF Registration

    We assist employers with registration under the Employees' Compensation Act, ensuring proper enrolment with the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). We handle the registration process and ongoing compliance requirements, giving businesses legal cover and employees access to compensation in the event of workplace injury, disability, or death.

  • ITF Registration

    We assists employers with registration under the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act, a mandatory requirement for companies with a minimum number of employees or a set annual turnover. We handle the registration process and advise on the annual 1% payroll levy and training reimbursement scheme, helping businesses stay compliant while accessing ITF-funded staff development programs.

  • BPP Contractor Registration

    We assist businesses seeking to register as government contractors with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), a mandatory step for companies looking to bid on federal contracts. We guide clients through the documentation, eligibility requirements, and application process needed to get listed on the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers.

  • NAFDAC

    Ren Attorneys assists businesses in the food, drug, cosmetics, and related sectors with product registration through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). We manage the documentation, compliance requirements, and liaison with the agency needed to legally bring regulated products to the Nigerian market.

FAQs

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What compliance obligations does a Nigerian company have after CAC registration?

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CAC registration is only the starting point. Every registered company, business name, and incorporated trustee must file Annual Returns each year to remain in active status, and depending on the business, further obligations can apply under PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, NAFDAC, BPP, or trademark protection. Which ones apply depends on your sector, employee count, and turnover.

What happens if I don't register my employees with PENCOM and NSITF?

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Employers are required under the Pension Reform Act and the Employees' Compensation Act to register with PENCOM and NSITF respectively. Failure to do so exposes a business to fines and back-payment liabilities, and leaves employees without pension contributions or compensation cover if they're injured at work.

How do I get registered as a government contractor with BPP?

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Why should I trademark my business name if it's already registered with CAC?

Does every business need ITF registration?

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Registration is mandatory for employers with five or more employees, or with an annual turnover of ₦50 million or more, under the Industrial Training Fund Act. Registered employers contribute 1% of their annual payroll and can apply for reimbursement of qualifying staff training costs.

Do I need NAFDAC registration before I can sell my product in Nigeria?

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Yes, if your product falls under food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, or related regulated categories. Selling these products without NAFDAC registration is unlawful and can lead to seizure of goods, fines, or closure of the business, regardless of how the product is otherwise marketed or labelled.

Registration is done through the Bureau of Public Procurement's National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers. It requires submitting your company's incorporation documents, tax clearance, and other eligibility evidence, after which your business becomes eligible to bid for federal government contracts.

CAC registration only prevents another business from registering the identical name at CAC. It does not stop a competitor from using a similar brand name, logo, or product name in the marketplace. A trademark, registered separately, gives you exclusive rights to your brand within your specific class of goods or services.