Startup Compliance Course
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.
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
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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