Starting a business
Structure, registration, records and the first commercial agreements.
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Checklists to work through before a decision, the plain-language glossary for the words that get in the way, and the official sources to check before you rely on anything — including us.
Checklists
Each list is a sequence of things to establish, in the order that makes the next one cheaper. Tick as you go — progress stays in your browser.
Structure, registration, records and the first commercial agreements.
The read-through that catches most of what people later regret.
Title, searches, consent and the paperwork trail.
Glossary
Legal language is the first barrier most people meet. Every term is defined in ordinary words, with an example.
Where to look
Everything on this platform is an explanation of the law. These are the bodies that hold the law itself, and the ones to check before you act.
Bills before the legislature, and Acts as passed. The starting point when you need the text of a statute rather than a description of it.
Company and business name registration, filings and beneficial ownership under CAMA 2020.
Guidance, registration and complaints under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
Consumer complaints and competition matters under the FCCPA 2018.
Searches, consent and registration for land transactions. The registry for the state where the land sits is the only one that matters.
Free legal assistance for those who qualify, alongside university law clinics and NGO legal services.
Still stuck?
Checklists and glossaries prepare you for a conversation. They do not replace it where money, liberty, property or a deadline is involved.