Voluntary Deregistration
Under the Company and Allied Matters Act 2020 in Nigeria, voluntary deregistration and voluntary winding up are distinct processes. Voluntary Deregistration (Section 38 CAMA 2020): Definition: Voluntary deregistration is the process by which a company, on its own accord, applies to be struck off the register of companies. Eligibility: Applicable to small companies or companies with no assets or liabilities. Procedure: The company must submit an application to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with required documents, and if approved, the CAC can strike off the company from the register. Effect: The company ceases to exist as a legal entity, but this...
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