Business Formation and Compliance
Corporate and CAC Legal Services in Nigeria
Legal support for company formation, CAC filings, governance, contracts, compliance, restructuring and investment documentation for Nigerian and foreign-owned businesses.
Who We Support
Legal support structured around your circumstances
Founders, SMEs and established Nigerian companies
Foreign investors and diaspora entrepreneurs
Directors, shareholders and company secretaries
NGOs, associations and incorporated trustees
Scope of Assistance
What the firm can help you address
The precise engagement is confirmed after conflict checks and an initial review of your facts and documents.
Risks to Address Early
Avoid preventable legal exposure
- Choosing an unsuitable entity or ownership structure
- Incomplete shareholder, director or beneficial-owner records
- Signing commercial agreements without clear risk allocation
- Missing annual returns, sector licences or post-incorporation filings
Useful Documents
Prepare for an efficient review
- Identification and contact details for owners and directors
- Proposed names, activities, address and ownership percentages
- Existing CAC documents and company records, where applicable
- Draft contracts, resolutions or transaction documents for review
Engagement Process
A clear path from enquiry to action
Define the business activity, ownership and regulatory objective
Confirm name, structure, capital and documentation requirements
Prepare and complete the relevant filings or agreements
Provide post-completion records and continuing-compliance guidance
Professional Leadership
Led by Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq.
Managing Partner · LL.B · B.L · LL.M · CMC · FIMC · AICMC · ACIArb · KSM · Notary Public
Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Chaman Law Firm and a Nigerian legal practitioner known for property law, commercial advisory, dispute resolution and practical counsel for local and diaspora clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important points before you proceed
Should I register a business name or a company?+
The appropriate structure depends on ownership, liability, investment, governance, tax and growth objectives. The firm can review the intended business before filing.
Can a foreigner own a Nigerian company?+
Foreign participation is possible, subject to the appropriate company structure, capital, immigration, investment and sector-specific requirements.
Do you provide post-registration compliance support?+
Yes. The firm supports company-record changes, annual compliance, governance documents, commercial contracts and other post-incorporation matters.
Ready to discuss your matter?
Send a confidential enquiry, call the office or use WhatsApp. The firm will review the request and confirm the appropriate consultation or engagement pathway.
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee an outcome. Advice and representation depend on conflict checks, document review, applicable law and a written engagement.