Legal & Regulatory Advisory Service
Navigate Complexity. Ensure Compliance. Protect Your Business.
Nigeria’s legal and regulatory landscape is one of the most complex in Africa. Businesses must navigate multiple overlapping frameworks—CAMA 2020, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, SEC regulations, CBN circulars, sector-specific rules, and a constantly evolving body of case law. The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria now requires that only registered audit and assurance firms conduct audit engagements, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 introduced a N5 million administrative penalty for companies engaging unregistered vendors. At Qeeva Advisory, we provide legal and regulatory advisory services that help you navigate this complexity, ensure compliance, and protect your business.
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Why Nigerian Businesses Need Legal & Regulatory Advisory
Nigeria’s regulatory environment has become significantly more demanding, and the consequences of non-compliance are increasingly severe. Here are the most critical gaps we help you address.
Complex and Overlapping Regulatory Frameworks – Businesses must comply with CAMA 2020, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, SEC rules, CBN guidelines, sector-specific regulations, and more. Each framework has its own requirements, deadlines, and penalties.
New Tax Regime Under NTA 2025 – The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 fundamentally changed corporate taxation. From 2026, a company’s CAC registration number will become its primary Tax ID. The NTAA 2025 introduced strict provisions including N5 million administrative penalties for companies awarding contracts to unregistered persons, effectively creating a “no TIN, no contract” environment.
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance – The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 imposes significant obligations on businesses processing personal data. Non-compliance can result in legal actions, fines, and reputational damage. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has stepped up enforcement.
Regulatory Enforcement and Scrutiny – The SEC, CBN, FIRS, NDPC, FCCPC, and other regulators are increasing scrutiny and enforcement. The era of “nobody is checking me” is over as the system moves to digital enforcement and cross-referencing of databases.
Corporate Governance and Director Liability – CAMA 2020 imposes clear fiduciary duties on directors, and directors can be personally liable for compliance failures. Many directors are unaware of their exposure.
Contractual and Commercial Risk – Poorly drafted contracts, unclear terms, and inadequate protections expose businesses to significant commercial and legal risk.
Cross-Border and Foreign Investment Complexity – Foreign investors face additional requirements including NIPC registration, business permits, expatriate quotas, and minimum share capital requirements of ₦100,000,000.
Sector-Specific Regulatory Requirements – Different sectors face unique regulatory requirements. Financial services must comply with CBN, SEC, and NAICOM rules. Healthcare must comply with NAFDAC. Manufacturing must obtain SON certification.
Litigation and Dispute Risk – Without proper legal protections, businesses face litigation risk that can be costly and disruptive.
The Solution: Strategic Legal & Regulatory Advisory
We provide legal and regulatory advisory services that help you navigate complexity, ensure compliance, and protect your business. Our approach combines deep regulatory knowledge, practical commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering solutions that work.
At Qeeva Advisory, we understand that legal and regulatory advisory is not just about compliance—it is about enabling business. We help you understand your obligations, design frameworks that ensure compliance, and manage regulatory relationships. Our team brings deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
Our approach is proactive and preventive. We help you anticipate regulatory changes, identify compliance risks, and implement frameworks that protect your business.
Whether you need corporate legal advisory, regulatory compliance support, contract review, corporate governance advisory, or complete legal and regulatory transformation, we provide the expertise and commitment to help you succeed.
Our Comprehensive Legal & Regulatory Advisory Services
We offer end-to-end legal and regulatory advisory services tailored to the Nigerian business environment.
Corporate Legal Advisory
We provide expert advice on corporate law matters.
Company Formation and Structuring – We advise on company formation, business structure selection, and corporate structuring. We handle CAC registration and post-incorporation compliance.
Corporate Governance Advisory – We advise on corporate governance frameworks, board composition, director duties, and shareholder rights under CAMA 2020.
Board and Shareholder Matters – We advise on board resolutions, shareholder meetings, and corporate decision-making processes.
Director Duties and Liabilities – We advise directors on their fiduciary duties, including duty of care, loyalty, and good faith, and their potential personal liabilities.
Corporate Transactions – We advise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
Corporate Restructuring – We advise on corporate restructuring, including reorganisations, hive-outs, and group structuring.
Shareholder Agreements – We draft and review shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and other corporate documentation.
Corporate Secretarial Support – We provide corporate secretarial support, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
Regulatory Compliance Advisory
We help you comply with Nigeria’s complex regulatory framework.
Regulatory Mapping – We identify all applicable regulations, agencies, and requirements for your business and industry.
Compliance Framework Design – We design compliance frameworks that ensure your business meets all regulatory obligations.
Compliance Audits – We conduct compliance audits to identify gaps and risks.
Regulatory Monitoring – We track regulatory changes and advise on their impact on your business.
Licensing and Permits – We assist with obtaining and renewing operating licenses and permits from relevant regulators.
Regulatory Engagement – We support engagement with regulators on compliance matters and applications.
Compliance Training – We train your team on regulatory requirements and compliance best practices.
Tax Regulatory Advisory
We advise on tax regulatory matters.
Tax Compliance Advisory – We advise on compliance with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, including CIT, VAT, WHT, and PAYE obligations.
TIN Registration and Verification – We help you obtain and verify Tax Identification Numbers. From 2026, a company’s CAC registration number will become its primary Tax ID.
Vendor Compliance – We help you ensure your vendors are properly registered, protecting you from the N5 million penalty under Section 100(2) of the NTAA 2025.
Tax Clearance Certificate – We help you obtain and maintain Tax Clearance Certificates, required for various transactions under Section 72 of the NTAA 2025.
Tax Dispute Resolution – We support tax dispute resolution with FIRS and other tax authorities.
Transfer Pricing Advisory – We advise on transfer pricing compliance, including documentation and compliance with Nigerian transfer pricing regulations.
Data Protection and Privacy Advisory
We help you comply with data protection requirements.
NDPA Compliance Advisory – We advise on compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, including lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, and data protection impact assessments.
Privacy Policy Development – We develop privacy policies and implementation support documents that comply with NDPC requirements.
Data Protection Audits – We conduct data protection and privacy audits to identify gaps and risks.
Data Protection Training – We train your staff on data protection requirements and best practices.
Regulatory Representation – We represent clients in pre-action conferences before the NDPC in data breach incidents.
Cross-Border Data Transfer Advisory – We advise on cross-border data transfer requirements and safeguards.
Corporate Governance Advisory
We help you build strong governance frameworks.
Board Effectiveness – We advise on board composition, skills, and effectiveness.
Board Committee Structures – We design board committee structures and charters.
Governance Codes and Policies – We develop governance codes, policies, and procedures.
Director Induction and Training – We design induction programmes and ongoing education for directors.
Board Performance Evaluation – We facilitate board performance evaluations.
Governance Compliance – We ensure compliance with the SEC Corporate Governance Code, NGX listing requirements, and CAMA 2020.
Succession Planning – We advise on board and executive succession planning.
Contract Advisory and Drafting
We help you manage contractual risk.
Contract Drafting – We draft contracts that clearly define rights and obligations and protect your interests.
Contract Review – We review contracts to identify risks, unfavourable terms, and gaps.
Contract Negotiation Support – We support contract negotiation, ensuring favourable terms.
Commercial Agreements – We draft and review commercial agreements, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, and consultancy agreements.
Employment Contracts – We draft employment contracts, executive agreements, and consultancy agreements.
Non-Disclosure Agreements – We draft non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality provisions.
Shareholder and Joint Venture Agreements – We draft shareholder agreements and joint venture agreements.
Loan and Security Documentation – We review loan agreements, security documentation, and guarantee arrangements.
Contract Management – We help you establish contract management processes that ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Employment and Labour Advisory
We advise on employment and labour matters.
Employment Law Advisory – We advise on compliance with the Labour Act, the National Industrial Relations Policy 2026, and other employment laws.
Employment Contracts and Policies – We draft employment contracts and HR policies that comply with Nigerian law.
Employee Relations – We advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures and grievance handling.
Redundancy and Restructuring – We advise on redundancy, restructuring, and workforce reduction processes.
Industrial Relations – We advise on industrial relations matters, including collective bargaining and union relations.
Employment Dispute Resolution – We support resolution of employment disputes.
Sector-Specific Regulatory Advisory
We advise on sector-specific regulatory requirements.
Financial Services – We advise on CBN, SEC, and NAICOM requirements, including licensing, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Oil and Gas – We advise on DPR, PIA, and local content requirements.
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals – We advise on NAFDAC registration and compliance.
Telecommunications – We advise on NCC compliance and licensing requirements.
Manufacturing – We advise on SON certification and regulatory requirements.
Real Estate and Construction – We advise on building permits, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Technology and Digital – We advise on technology regulation, including data protection, e-commerce, and digital services.
Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement
We support you in regulatory investigations.
Investigation Support – We support organisations responding to regulatory investigations and inquiries.
Regulatory Response – We help you respond to regulator requests, notices, and inquiries.
Enforcement Defence – We support defence against regulatory enforcement action.
Remediation Planning – We develop remediation plans to address regulatory findings.
Regulatory Liaison – We support communication with regulators throughout investigations.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support
We support dispute resolution.
Commercial Dispute Resolution – We advise on commercial dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Litigation Support – We support litigation, working with external counsel.
Arbitration Support – We support arbitration proceedings.
Mediation Support – We support mediation of commercial disputes.
Settlement Negotiation – We support settlement negotiation.
Foreign Investment and Cross-Border Advisory
We advise foreign investors on Nigerian regulatory requirements.
Foreign Investment Advisory – We advise on the requirements to set up business in Nigeria, including regulatory approvals and investment regulations.
NIPC Registration – We facilitate registration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission.
Business Permits and Expatriate Quotas – We assist with obtaining business permits and expatriate quotas.
Minimum Share Capital Compliance – We advise on the ₦100,000,000 minimum share capital requirement for foreign-owned companies.
Cross-Border Transaction Support – We support cross-border transactions, including regulatory compliance and documentation.
Repatriation Advisory – We advise on profit repatriation, dividend remittance, and capital repatriation.
Industries We Serve
We provide legal and regulatory advisory services across multiple sectors in Nigeria.
Banking and Financial Services – We advise on CBN, SEC, and NAICOM requirements, including licensing, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Manufacturing – We advise on SON certification, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Oil and Gas – We advise on DPR, PIA, and local content compliance.
Technology and Digital – We advise on data protection, e-commerce, and digital services regulation.
Healthcare – We advise on NAFDAC registration and healthcare regulatory compliance.
Professional Services – We advise law firms, consultancies, and other professional service firms on regulatory compliance.
Real Estate and Construction – We advise on building permits, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Retail and Consumer Goods – We advise on consumer protection, product safety, and regulatory requirements.
Telecommunications – We advise on NCC compliance and licensing.
Non-Profit and NGOs – We advise on registration as incorporated trustees and regulatory compliance.
Public Sector – We advise on public procurement, regulatory compliance, and governance.
Foreign Investors – We advise foreign investors on Nigerian regulatory requirements.
Our Engagement Process
We follow a structured, collaborative process to deliver high-impact legal and regulatory advisory.
Phase 1: Discovery and Assessment – We understand your business, regulatory environment, and legal needs. We identify regulatory obligations, gaps, and risks.
Phase 2: Strategy and Planning – We develop a tailored legal and regulatory strategy aligned with your business objectives. We define compliance frameworks, priorities, and implementation plans.
Phase 3: Implementation and Support – We work alongside you to implement compliance frameworks, draft documentation, and manage regulatory relationships.
Phase 4: Monitoring and Continuous Improvement – We monitor regulatory changes and update frameworks as needed. We provide ongoing advisory support.
Why Choose Qeeva Advisory for Legal & Regulatory Advisory
Deep Regulatory Knowledge – We have extensive experience with Nigerian regulatory requirements, including CAMA 2020, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and sector-specific regulations.
Comprehensive Understanding of the Legal Framework – We understand the legal framework for compliance, including business registration under CAMA 2020, tax obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act, and industry-specific regulations.
Practical and Commercial Approach – We provide practical, commercially focused advice that helps you achieve business objectives while managing legal risk.
Proactive and Preventive – We help you anticipate regulatory changes, identify compliance risks, and implement frameworks that protect your business.
Corporate Governance Expertise – We advise on corporate governance frameworks, board effectiveness, and director duties under CAMA 2020.
Contract Drafting and Review Expertise – We draft and review contracts that protect your interests and clearly define rights and obligations.
Regulatory Relationships – We have established relationships with regulators and can support regulatory engagement effectively.
End-to-End Support – We provide comprehensive services from regulatory mapping to compliance implementation to ongoing advisory.
Long-Term Partnership – We build lasting relationships, providing ongoing support as your business evolves and regulations change.
Confidentiality and Integrity – We treat your business and legal information with the highest level of confidentiality.
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Deferred Tax Asset Validation Burndown: Complete Guide for Nigerian Businesses – Deferred tax asset validation is a critical financial reporting discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is legal and regulatory advisory?
Legal and regulatory advisory helps organisations navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks, ensure compliance, manage legal risk, and protect their interests. It includes corporate legal advisory, regulatory compliance, contract drafting, governance advisory, and dispute resolution support.
2. What is the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025?
The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 is a significant piece of legislation that reformed tax administration in Nigeria. It introduced strict provisions including N5 million administrative penalties for companies awarding contracts to unregistered persons, effectively creating a “no TIN, no contract” environment. From 2026, a company’s CAC registration number will become its primary Tax ID.
3. What is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023?
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is Nigeria’s principal data protection legislation. It imposes obligations on organisations processing personal data, including lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, and data protection impact assessments. Non-compliance can result in legal actions, fines, and reputational damage.
4. What are director duties under CAMA 2020?
Under CAMA 2020, directors have fiduciary duties including duty of care, loyalty, and good faith. Directors must act in the best interests of the company, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. Directors can be personally liable for compliance failures.
5. What is a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) and when do I need it?
Under Section 72 of the NTAA 2025, a Tax Clearance Certificate is required for various transactions, including Certificate of Occupancy, building plan approval, government contracts, import or export licences, and trade licences. It covers the three years immediately preceding the current year of assessment.
6. What are the requirements for foreign investors in Nigeria?
Foreign investors must comply with additional requirements including NIPC registration, business permits, expatriate quotas, and minimum share capital requirements of ₦100,000,000 for foreign-owned companies.
7. What is the SEC Corporate Governance Code?
The SEC Corporate Governance Code sets out governance requirements for public companies and other entities regulated by the SEC. It covers board composition, board committees, director duties, shareholder rights, and disclosure requirements.
8. What is the National Industrial Relations Policy 2026?
The National Industrial Relations Policy 2026 is Nigeria’s first unified framework for managing industrial relations. It is built on three pillars: social dialogue, protection of workers’ rights, and productivity-driven industrial peace.
9. How do you support regulatory investigations?
We support organisations responding to regulatory investigations and inquiries, including responding to regulator requests, enforcement defence, remediation planning, and regulatory liaison.
10. Do you serve businesses outside Lagos?
Yes. While our head office is in Ikeja, Lagos, we serve businesses across Nigeria. Our legal and regulatory advisory services are available to clients regardless of location.
11. How do I get started?
Contact us to schedule your free consultation. We’ll discuss your legal and regulatory advisory needs, assess your situation, and provide recommendations for how we can help.
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Phone: +234 802 320 0801, +234 807 576 5799
Email: info@qeeva.com
Address: 5, Ishola Bello Close, Off Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WAT
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