CAC incorporation refers to the process of registering a business or company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — the government body responsible for regulating the formation and management of companies and businesses in Nigeria.
It gives your business a legal identity, separate from you as the owner, and allows you to operate officially under Nigerian law.

Types of Business Registration

Under the CAC, you can register the following entities:

A. Business Name (BN)

For sole proprietors or small partnerships.
Examples: Freelancers, small retail shops, artisans, etc.

• Simple structure
• Cheaper registration
• Not a separate legal entity
• owner is personally liable for debts.

B. Company (Incorporated Entity)

Companies are distinct legal persons. They can own property, sue, and be sued.
Two main types:

1. Private Limited Company (Ltd) — for-profit business owned by 1–50 shareholders.
2. Public Limited Company (PLC) — shares can be publicly traded.
3. Company Limited by Guarantee (Ltd/Gte) — usually for NGOs or non-profit organizations.
4. Unlimited Company — rare; owners have unlimited liability.

C. Incorporated Trustees (IT)

For NGOs, churches, foundations, and associations.
It’s non-profit and not owned by individuals.

Who Can Register?

• Any Nigerian citizen or resident (18 years and above)
• Foreign individuals or entities (through local agents or representatives)
• A minimum of one director/shareholder for small private companies (CAMA 2020 reduced it from two)

Prerequisite For Incorporation.

(Requirements for Limited Liability Registration)

• ⁠Two Unique names
• Company address: Number of House, Street name, L.G.A, Town and State.
• Company phone number
• ⁠Company email address
• Particulars of Directors
  • Names
  • Date of birth
  • ⁠Email address
  • Phone number
  • Residential address with house number, street, L.G.A and town
  • Signature on a plain white paper (snap and send)
  • ID card proferably NIN (snap and send)
• Aims and Objectives
• Share capital
• Shareholders and share formula/percentage

Requirements for Business Name Registration

• Two unique proposed names (in order of preference).
• Proprietor’s Information which includes: Full Name, Residential Address (including house number), Date of Birth, Phone Number, and Email Address.
• Office Information which includes: Your Business Address, Office Email Address, and Office Phone Number.
• A brief description of your business activities.
• Passport & Signature: A clear passport photograph and a snapshot of your signature on a plain white sheet.

Requirements for NGO Registration

1. Two Unique Names
2. Address: Number of House, Street name, L.G.A, Town and State.
3. Phone number
4. Email address
5. Particulars of Trustees
   • Names
   • Date of birth
   • Email address
   • Phone number
   • Residential address with house number, street, L.G.A, and town
   • Signature on a plain white paper (snap and send)
   • ID card preferably NIN (snap and send)
6. Aims and Objectives