Business Name or Limited Company: Which Structure Is Right for You?
A practical introduction to the differences entrepreneurs should consider before registering a business in Nigeria.
Read guide →RESOURCES
Practical answers for Nigerian business owners.
Use these guides as a starting point. Where your situation is specific or high-risk, professional advice may be appropriate.
5 Things Every Small Business Contract Should Cover
Payment, scope, responsibilities, termination and dispute provisions can make a major difference when a relationship goes wrong.
Read guide →Why Business Compliance Should Not Be an Afterthought
Understand the practical consequences of leaving registrations, filings and regulatory obligations until later.
Read guide →A Simple Tax Compliance Checklist for SMEs
A starting checklist of the records and recurring obligations a growing business should think about.
Read guide →Why Registering Your Brand Matters
Understand why a business name, brand identity and intellectual property should be considered separately.
Read guide →Starting a Business in Nigeria: A Practical First-Step Guide
A high-level roadmap from idea and structure to documentation, compliance and contracts.
Read guide →GUIDE 01
Business Name or Limited Company?
A business name may suit a simpler owner-managed venture, while a limited company can provide a different legal and governance structure. The appropriate choice depends on factors such as ownership, intended growth, financing, liability, contracts and regulatory requirements.
GUIDE 02
5 Things Every Small Business Contract Should Cover
At minimum, clearly address the parties, scope of work, payment, responsibilities, duration/termination and what happens if there is a dispute or default. The contract should reflect the actual commercial arrangement rather than simply being a generic template.
GUIDE 03
Why Compliance Should Not Be an Afterthought
As a business grows, missed filings or undocumented processes can create avoidable costs and operational friction. A simple compliance calendar and ownership of each obligation can help management stay organised.
GUIDE 04
A Simple Tax Compliance Checklist for SMEs
Maintain proper accounting records, identify applicable registrations and returns, keep evidence of filings and payments, and periodically review whether changes in the business have created new tax obligations. Requirements vary by business and should be checked for the relevant period.
GUIDE 05
Why Registering Your Brand Matters
Your business registration and your intellectual property rights are not the same thing. If a brand is commercially important, consider what protection is available for its name, logo and other distinctive assets.
GUIDE 06
Starting a Business in Nigeria: First Steps
Start by defining the business model, ownership and structure. Then address registration, tax and regulatory requirements, banking and documentation, contracts, intellectual property and basic internal processes. The right sequence depends on the nature of the business.