Filing Of Notice Of Change Of Company Name
NGN 18,000.0
3 days
Corporate Amendment
Description
Information about the compliance service
When you register a company, the first thing you need to do is to choose a company name. Where the CAC made an error and allowed you to register with the name of an already existing company, you are required to change your company's name. A company may also decide to change its name voluntarily.
Requirements
Info and documents needed for this service
- Special resolution passed for the change of the company name at a general meeting.
- Original Certificate of Incorporation.
- Filled CAC form.
- Payment of filing fees.
- Up to date Annual Returns.
- Stamped memorandum and article of association bearing the new name.
Process
Steps involved in this compliance service
- A board resolution proposing the change of name will be passed by the company’s Board of Directors.
- Availability search and name reservation of new name.
- A special resolution stating the change desired will be passed at the company’s general meeting and duly signed by two directors of the company.
- Prepare application giving reasons for the change of name signed by two directors.
- Make the relevant alterations to the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Fill the relevant forms.
- Write an application to the CAC for its consent on the change of name attaching the required documents.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about this service
1. Can a company's name be changed only upon stipulation by the CAC?
No, a company may elect to change its name voluntarily.
No, a company may elect to change its name voluntarily.