Barristers, solicitors and arbitrators · Gwarinpa, Abuja · Since 1998
The Brief, issue 14
Practical writing from our partners for companies, families and founders in Abuja. No jargon, and nothing you need a law degree to use.
In brief
Filter by area. Each note is complete in itself.
Tax
If you sell software or online services, confirm whether your invoices show VAT correctly and whether foreign suppliers you pay should be charging it. A one-hour review with our tax team usually answers the question.
Employment
Late pension remittances attract penalties and can block tax clearance certificates. Set a monthly reminder five days before the deadline and keep proof of each remittance with payroll records.
Corporate
Investors and lenders search the company registry. Missing annual returns slow down due diligence and can attract penalties. We can bring a company up to date in a few weeks.
Real estate
Landlords and tenants should give and keep written notice of renewal or termination. Verbal agreements cause most of the tenancy disputes we see at our free clinic.
Banking
Directors are often asked to guarantee company loans. Ask whether the guarantee is limited, how long it lasts and what happens when the loan is refinanced.
Energy
Estates that buy power from a private provider should check who signed the supply contract, what happens when the estate association changes and how tariffs are reviewed.
Write it down, date it, and keep a copy. Half of litigation is people who did not.
Seminars
| Date | Topic | Who should come | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 November 2026 | Data protection for Abuja SMEs | Owners and managers | Free, booking needed |
| 4 December 2026 | Buying land safely in the FCT | Families and investors | Free |
| 15 January 2027 | Year-end employment check | HR teams | ₦15,000 with lunch |
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