CanadaRukayat Ojo-Oba
Cybersecurity, Privacy & Risk
Technology, Data Protection & AI Governance • Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
Corporate & Commercial
Start-up & Entrepreneur Advisory
The legal foundation founders need: structure, CAC registration, tax, contracts, IP, licensing, employment and data protection.
Overview
Starting and running a business in Nigeria comes with immense market opportunities and distinct regulatory challenges. Proactive legal compliance protects your enterprise, prevents disputes and lays the foundation for funding and growth.
We guide founders through the ten essential legal pillars for Nigerian enterprises, and we believe that engaging counsel from inception is an investment, not an overhead.
Capabilities
Business name, partnership, limited liability company or public limited company.
Company income tax, VAT, withholding tax and PAYE obligations from day one.
Shareholder agreements, NDAs, customer and supplier contracts.
NAFDAC, SON, CBN, NCC and SCUML registrations as your business requires.
Privacy notices, consent and NDPC registration under the NDPA 2023.
Multi-tiered mediation and arbitration clauses under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.
Typical engagements
- Setting up new companies with compliant tax and governance structures
- Preparing founders for investment
- Building contract templates for growing businesses
Key contacts
Publications & updates
Frequently asked questions
Send an enquiry through the consultation form, email attorneys@glalpc.com or call +234 704 266 2654. We will confirm who will handle your matter and agree the scope and fees before any work begins.
Our headquarters is at 5 Atinuke Olabanji Street, Ikeja, Lagos. In Brazil we provide national coverage and support with cross-border legal assistance throughout the country.