Kingsley Ani

25/11/2024

With going due to a shrinking global economy, international have become more prevalent, as businesses partner up to better serve market segments.

In this article, I explore international joint venture agreements and highlights key clauses parties should negotiate and clarify on, preparatory to setting up their JVs.

Article is available below on click.

https://kabbizlegal.com/how-to-negotiate-international-joint-venture-agreements/

15/07/2024

offers a lot of potential to international corporations and seeking to invest in the country. And of course, to actively become a participant in Nigeria's business landscape, a foreigner or corporation has to first incorporate a Nigerian company with the .

One leading question we receive from foreigners and foreign companies seeking to do business in Nigeria is the question: what's our Requirement as we incorporate?

In the article below, I provide a direct answer to that question.

If you're a foreign entity seeking to do business in Nigeria and you've got questions, you can reach out to me via email at [email protected] and I'll be happy to assist you.

Click below to read article:

https://www.kabbizglobal.com/minimum-share-capital-for-companies-with-foreign-participation-in-nigeria/

03/02/2024

, like many nations in and worldwide, attracts Foreign Direct Investments ( ) from multinational corporations, foreign enterprises, and individuals engaging in business activities within the country.

In this detailed guide which I wrote for Kabbiz Legal & Advisory, we explore the essential aspects of conducting business in Nigeria. Covering topics such as the political environment, business etiquette, company at the , dispute resolution mechanisms, foreign exchange regulations, capital repatriation, and more, we provide a comprehensive overview of the business landscape in Nigeria.

Access the complete guide by clicking the link below.

https://kabbizlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/A-Foreigners-Guide-to-Doing-Business-in-Nigeria-Kabbiz.pdf

I hope you'll find the Guide to be an enjoyable read.

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27/12/2023

Annual Returns filings are a requirement for registered entities around the world, Nigeria inclusive. It involves submitting updated information about a registered Entity’s financial status, proprietors, shareholders and principals officers, its activities, and overall governance structure. Filing of these Returns are a corporate compliance requirement that must be met by all companies, Business Names and Non-Government Organisations registered in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, the Corporate Affairs Commission [“the Commission”] requires these informations to be filed within specific periods to keep the Commission abreast of the Entity’s activities, alongside the general public, with penalties imposed for each year of non-compliance.

Click the link to comprehensive article is available below: https://lnkd.in/d5yiHWx7

24/11/2023

Registering a company as a legal entity with distinct succession is the very first step a party or parties seeking to do business in Nigeria should take towards establishing a legal business entity for their business needs. In Nigeria, the Corporate Affairs Commission is the agency that regulates business affairs and registers business vehicles in Nigeria.

We have published a guide to registering a company in Nigeria through CAC-accredited agents. Link will be posted in the first comment.

Have fun reading, and feel free to reach out via [email protected] if you'd like more information.

01/09/2023

From all of us at Kabbiz Legal & Advisory , we say welcome to September to all our esteemed friends around the world. Cheers to the new month.

02/08/2023

I just wrote and published the latest article on our Firm's website. Article is titled "Legal Fundamentals for Startups in Nigeria" and covers numerous considerations for startups who're doing business in , Africa's largest economy.

From business structuring and company registration, to protection, to Contract drafting, legal agreements (Founders Agreements, NDAs, Joint Ventures), Fundraising, regulatory compliance requirements, to permits and licenses, the article takes an Indepth look into numerous aspects of startups.

Link to the article is in the comment section.

08/07/2023

Latest article on our website: Guide to trademarks registration in Nigeria, 2023 Update, goes live.

Comprehensive article on Trademark Registration in Nigeria for goods and service marks falling under any of the 45 Nice Classification.

18/06/2023

We have created the very first edition of our Firm's podcast, The Kabbiz Legal & Advisory Podcast which focuses on discourse around legal issues bordering on intellectual property law, brand protection, and changes in the legal industry in Nigeria and globally at large.

In this episode our Kingsley Ani discusses Product Counterfeiting in Nigeria, its impact, and legal remedies/suggestions brands can follow to combat counterfeiting within Nigerian markets.

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15/06/2022

I wrote and published a post on my blog which seeks to educate Nigerians on how to spot Investment Fraud in Nigeria. The article is Avaliable below.

Overview of Investment Fraud in Nigeria In recent years, there has been an exponential rise in investment scams in Nigeria, ranging from advanced fee fraud, to ponzi schemes, to “investment partner…