Company Secretarial & Nominee Services in Nigeria

Company Secretarial & Nominee Services in Nigeria

October 10, 2025

618 Bees provides professional Company Secretarial and Nominee Services to ensure that your business remains fully compliant with regulatory and governance requirements in Nigeria while maintaining confidentiality, efficiency, and structure in ownership and management representation.

We act as trusted partners to founders, investors, and corporate boards in managing statutory compliance, governance documentation, and nominee arrangements with utmost professionalism and discretion.

  1. Company Secretarial Services

Our Company Secretarial unit ensures your entity operates in full compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.

Our services include:

  1. Incorporation and corporate structuring of companies, foundations, and LLPs.
  2. Maintenance of statutory registers and company records.
  3. Preparation and filing of annual returns, notices, and resolutions with CAC.
  4. Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, notices, and minutes.
  5. Convening and attendance at Board and General Meetings.
  6. Advisory on directors’ duties, governance standards, and CAMA compliance.
  7. Liaison with CAC, SEC, and CBN on corporate filings and updates.
  8. Post-incorporation changes – share transfers, directorship changes, alterations to share capital or articles.
  1. Nominee Director & Shareholder Services

We offer Nominee Services to protect confidentiality of investors and provide corporate representation where discretion, regulatory familiarity, or structured ownership is required.

Nominee roles include:

  1. Acting as Nominee Shareholders on behalf of beneficial owners.
  2. Appointment as Nominee Directors for regulatory, governance, or operational representation.
  3. Provision of Resident Directors for foreign-owned entities to satisfy Nigerian company law requirements.
  4. Holding of shares or directorships under executed Nominee and Declaration of Trust Agreements to safeguard beneficial ownership rights.
  5. Establishment of layered holding structures for investment or joint venture vehicles.

All nominee relationships are governed by a detailed Nominee Agreement ensuring:

  • Non-interference with management or operations.
  • Full control retained by the beneficial owner.
  • Confidentiality, accountability, and transparency in all dealings.
  1. Governance & Compliance Support

618 Bees also provides continuing governance support, including:

  1. Annual Board and Shareholder Meeting coordination.
  2. Filing of audited accounts and annual returns.
  3. Ongoing CBN, SEC, and FIRS regulatory compliance advisory.
  4. Review of governance frameworks, shareholding structures, and director mandates.

Our Clients

Our Company Secretarial and Nominee Services cater to:

  1. Microfinance Banks and regulated financial institutions.
  2. Investment and Holding Companies.
  3. Foreign-owned entities setting up in Nigeria.
  4. Family Offices and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
  5. High Net Worth Individuals seeking structured asset ownership.

Why Choose 618 Bees

  • Professional, legally compliant structuring.
  • Strict confidentiality and non-disclosure standards.
  • Experienced in CBN, SEC, and CAC compliance.
  • Integrated legal, secretarial, and advisory expertise.
  • Efficient, responsive service delivery.

 

Contact Us

618 BEES

32 Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

info@618bees.com |  www.618bees.com |  +234 9017190079

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Frequently Asked

  • When are Annual Returns due for filing?

    A company’s first Annual Returns are due for filing after 18 months of its inception, subsequently it should be filed annually as the name implies. The filing dates could differ for each company depending on their financial year end but must be filed not later than 42 days after its Annual General Meeting.

    The Annual Returns for Business Names is due not later than the 30th of June each year except in the year the business was registered.
  • What is the first thing I must do to register a business in Nigeria?

    To register a business in Nigeria; you would need to conduct a name search of the business. You can achieve this using your CAC-CRP account.
  • What is a testimonium clause in an agreement?

    This is the part of the agreement where the witness attests to have witnessed the execution of the agreement.
  • If I have NAFDAC Registration number, do I still need SON registration number?

    SON Product Registration scheme is mandatory for all SON’s regulated products as mandated by SON Act 56 of 1971, 20 of 1984, 18 of 1990 as amended.

    This is irrespective of the registration done by NAFDAC
  • What is personal data?

    This is any information that can be used to identify an identifiable human person such passport photograph.
  • Must I register my work with the Nigerian Copyright Commission?

    No, you must not register your work under the Nigerian law but you have the option to do so. This is because as soon as the original work becomes fixed and tangible it automatically becomes copyrightable.
  • What are the product categories available when registering with NAFDAC?

    The product categories include: Food, Cosmetics, Drug, Medical Device, Agro-Chemicals & Pesticide, Veterinary Products, Vaccines & Biologicals, Herbal and Nutraceuticals and Water
  • Can my kids be shareholders in my company?

    Yes your kids can hold shares in your company but there must be a minimum of two adult shareholders before kids can be included.
  • Can I trademark my logo and name separately? Why is this a good idea?

    Yes you can. The advantage is that it gives you the opportunity to have more than one logo or the opportunity to change your logo easily as opposed to registering the name and the logo as one trademark.
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