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Startup Compliance Course

Last Update January 20, 2026

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About This Course

Startup Compliance in Nigeria is a foundational virtual course designed to equip new wigs, young lawyers, and early-stage legal practitioners with the practical, hands-on skills required to advise startups and small businesses on core regulatory obligations in Nigeria.

Drawing from real-world procedures and simplified step-by-step demonstrations, this course teaches you everything from CAC registrations, SCUML and FIRS compliance, to trademark filing, governance documents, and essential industry-specific licensing requirements. By the end of this programme, you will understand the compliance lifecycle of a Nigerian business and confidently support clients as a trusted compliance advisor.

This course offers lifetime access, self-paced learning, downloadable templates, and a bonus live session on setting up a Client Self-Service Portal a unique ILAWPD advantage.

Learning Objectives

Understand statutory compliance and the legal framework governing startups in Nigeria.

Navigate the CAC portal and execute pre-incorporation and post-incorporation processes.

Process key regulatory registrations including TIN, VAT, SCUML, and sector-specific licenses.

Advise on intellectual property filings such as trademark, copyright, and patents.

Draft, review, and identify red flags in essential governance and startup agreements.

Anticipate compliance pitfalls and understand the role of a legal/compliance advisor in business growth.

Material Includes

Lifetime access to all pre-recorded video modules
Free editable templates, including governance document templates
Agency contact guides for CAC, FIRS, SCUML & others
Checklist packs for incorporation, SCUML, TIN & trademark processes

Target Audience

New wigs and young lawyers (0–7 years post-call) seeking profitable practice areas
Law school finalists and bar candidates preparing for practice
Early-stage legal practitioners transitioning into business advisory or startup law
Legal professionals who want to strengthen their regulatory and compliance capacity
Anyone building a niche in corporate, commercial, or SME advisory services

Curriculum

31 Lessons

MODULE ONE: INTRODUCTION TO STARTUP COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA

1.1 Understanding Statutory Compliance(Meaning, types and Why it matters)18:23

1.2 ⁠Key Compliance Areas for Businesses in Nigeria7:52

1.3 The Role of a Compliance Officer4:41

1.4 Common Compliance Pitfalls Lawyers Must Anticipate5:30

Assesment One

MODULE 2: CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES

MODULE 3: CORE REGULATORY REGISTRATIONS

MODULE 4 : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLIANCE

MODULE 5: GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS & AGREEMENTS FOR STARTUPS

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Lectures

31 lectures

Subject

Legal Compliance

Material Includes

Lifetime access to all pre-recorded video modules
Free editable templates, including governance document templates
Agency contact guides for CAC, FIRS, SCUML & others
Checklist packs for incorporation, SCUML, TIN & trademark processes

Startup Compliance Course

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Material Includes

Target Audience

Curriculum

MODULE ONE: INTRODUCTION TO STARTUP COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA

1.1 Understanding Statutory Compliance(Meaning, types and Why it matters)18:23

1.2 ⁠Key Compliance Areas for Businesses in Nigeria7:52

1.3 The Role of a Compliance Officer4:41

1.4 Common Compliance Pitfalls Lawyers Must Anticipate5:30

Assesment One

MODULE 2: CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES

2.1 Understanding CAC Portal and How to Become an Agent26:20

2.2 Name Reservation17:25

2.3 Registration of Business Name8:48

2.4 Registration of Company33:29

2.4 Upgrading Business Name to Company15:35

2.6 Registration of Incorporated Trustees21:31

2.7 Post Incorporation Procedures33:57

MODULE 3: CORE REGULATORY REGISTRATIONS

3.0 Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML – EFCC)53:01

3.1 Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)31:40

3.2 Industry Licenses – BPP18:44

3.3 Industry Licenses – NSITF35:57

3.4 Industry Licenses – PENCOM28:40

3.5 Industry Licenses – NUPRC/DPR26:21

3.6 Industry Licenses – NEPC17:42

3.7 Industry Licenses – ITF17:21

3.8 Industry Licenses – NDPC42:24

3.9 Industry Licenses – ⁠NAFDAC48:40

MODULE 4 : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLIANCE

4.1 TRADEMARK APPLICATION44:30

4.2 COPYRIGHT APPLICATION44:09

4.3 PATENT APPLICATION28:26

4.4 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN APPLICATION22:23

MODULE 5: GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS & AGREEMENTS FOR STARTUPS

5.1 Introduction to Corporate Governance7:06

5.2 ⁠Essential Governance Documents4:37

5.3 Startup Agreements Every Company Must Have4:44

5.4 ⁠Key Clauses to Watch in Legal Agreements6:56

5.5 Key Compliance Red Flags in Corporate Governance7:03

End of Course Assesment

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