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Filing Change of Company Director

NGN20,000.00

File Notice of Change of Company Director with SplashDict

Keep your company records accurate and up-to-date with our seamless CAC filing service for changes to your company's directorship. We handle the process efficiently and professionally.

  • Filing Change of Company Director with the CAC.
  • CAC Fees Included.
  • Receive the CAC acknowledgment letter for the Directorship Change Filing.
  • Processing Time: 2 to 7 business days turnaround.

 

Key Features of Change of Company Director

  • Eligibility: A company director manages affairs, ensures legal compliance, and makes strategic decisions. The minimum age for appointing a director is above the age of 18 years. Must not be insolvent or bankrupt. Must not be fraudulent. A director cannot be a person of unsound mind.

  • Initial Directors: First Directors are appointed during the incorporation of the company by the subscribers of the MEMART (Memorandum and Articles of Association).

    Directors can be appointed, removed, or changed based on the company’s needs and governance structure. Changes to the company’s directorship must be filed with the CAC and recorded in the company’s public records. 

  • Subsequent Directors: The power to remove and appoint subsequent directors of a company in Nigeria is vested in the members of the company. i.e. shareholders of the company at a general meeting.

    In case of a casual vacancy (e.g., death, retirement, resignation, removal), directors can appoint a new director, subject to approval at the next AGM.

  • Resolution: Shareholders can remove a director through a simple resolution passed at a general meeting. After the removal of a director, the company must file Form CAC 7A with the CAC within 30 days. 

  • Reasons for Change of a Company Director: Some of the instances that could call for the change of a director in a Nigerian company are: Voluntary Resignation of a director, Replacement due to the resolution of the shareholders, Death of a director, Uncultured behavior of a director, Transfer of ownership, Retirement, An addition.

Requirements for Changing a Company Director

  • Resolution Document: A signed resolution appointing or removing director(s). Must be signed by a director or company secretary and filed with the CAC within 30 days. 

  • Reason for Director Change (if removing a director): Select the reason for removal for at least one director. Reasons include Removal, Resignature, and Tenure Expiration. 

  • For New Appointed Directors: Provide personal details (name, DOB, gender, nationality), contact details (phone, email, occupation), service address, residential address (if different), and one form of ID (passport, ID card, driver's license, etc.).

  • Annual Returns: Ensure that all annual returns are fully paid and up to date before applying for the change in Directorship.

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Benefits of Filing Change of Company Director

  • Legal Validation: Acts as a legally certified copy of the original certificate, officially recognized by regulatory authorities and institutions.

  • Proof of Registration: Provides certified evidence of the organization’s incorporation status for legal and administrative purposes.

  • Replacement for Original Certificate: Offers a reliable substitute when the original certificate is lost, damaged, or inaccessible.

  • Continuity in Corporate Activities: Ensures smooth corporate operations for activities like banking, contracts, and legal matters requiring registration proof.

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Obtain CTC of Company Certificate of Incorporation in Nigeria

Here's how SplashDict's CAC-accredited Chartered Secretaries can assist you:

  • CTC Application Filing: We handle the submission of your application for a Certified True Copy (CTC) of your Company Certificate of Incorporation with the CAC.

  • Documentation: We handle all Filing documents. 

  • Transparent Pricing: CAC filing fees are included with no hidden charges.

  • Quick Turnaround: Receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of your Company Certificate of Incorporation within 3 to 7 business days.

  • Continuous Support: We assist with future compliance and statutory needs.

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