CAC Company Registration
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What Is CAC Incorporation?
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:
- Private Limited Company (Ltd) — for-profit business owned by 1–50 shareholders.
- Public Limited Company (PLC) — shares can be publicly traded.
- Company Limited by Guarantee (Ltd/Gte) — usually for NGOs or non-profit organizations.
- Unlimited Company — rare; owners have unlimited liability.
C. Incorporated Trustees (IT)
- 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 & Email
- 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 • 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
- Two Unique Names
- Address: Number of House, Street name, L.G.A, Town and State.
- Phone Numbers and Email Address
- 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, ID Card Preferably NIN)
- Aims and Objectives
Choose us because we go beyond just registration. We ensure your business is legally compliant, strategically structured, and ready for sustainable growth. With years of experience helping entrepreneurs and companies navigate complex regulatory processes, we simplify every step, provide personalized guidance, and deliver reliable support that sets your business up for long-term success.
Frequently Asked Questions
ANSWER:
Business Name: Not separate from the owner; the owner is personally liable for debts. Cheaper and easier to register, best for small businesses.
Limited Liability Company: A separate legal entity; owners’ liability is limited to their shares. More credible, protects personal assets, better for growth and investors. With Limited Liability you can bid for Government Contracts.
ANSWER:
1. Two Unique names
- Company address: Number of House, Street name, L.G.A, Town and State.
- Company phone number
- Company email address
2. 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 preferably NIN (snap and send)
3. Aims and Objectives
4. Share capital
5. Shareholders and share formula/percentage
ANSWER:
- Two unique proposed names (in order of preference).
- Proprietor's Info: Your full name, residential address (including house number), date of birth, phone number, and email address.
- Office Info: Your business address, office email address, and office phone number.
- Business Description: A brief description of your business activities.
- Passport & Signature: A clear passport photograph and a snapshot of your signature on a plain white sheet.
ANSWER:
- Two Unique Names
- Address: Number of House, Street name, L.G.A, Town and State.
- Phone number
- Email address
- 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)
Yes. Any business operating in Nigeria is required by law to register with the CAC, especially if it intends to do formal business or work with corporate clients.
Yes, CAC allows you to upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company when your business grows.
A: Yes. Foreigners can register through local representatives or by partnering with a Nigerian resident
Name reservation takes 1–2 business days, and full registration usually takes 3–5 working days if documents are complete.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- MEMART (for companies)
- CAC Status Report
After incorporation, you must:
- Obtain your TIN (Tax Identification Number)
- Register for VAT, PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, and Group Life Insurance if you have employees
- Open a corporate bank account
- File annual returns yearly
- Form CAC 1.1 (Application Form)
No. TIN is issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), but CAC now integrates TIN automatically for new company registrations.
Usually 4–8 weeks due to newspaper publication and approval process.
Yes! We offer professional CAC registration and post-incorporation services — including TIN,
Yes, CAC allows name changes through a formal process with required fees.
Yes, you can file for a post-incorporation change on the CAC portal.
Yes, you can upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company when you expand.
No, but you must keep your business active by filing annual returns.
Older companies can revalidate or update information on the new CAC portal for digital access, compliance setup, and more.
We can request a replacement or reprint directly from the CAC dashboard.
Both are non-profit entities, but an NGO is registered as an Incorporated Trustee, while a company limited by guarantee is a non-profit company without shareholders.
No. Every foreign entity must register with CAC before carrying out business in Nigeria.
Yes, depending on your sector for example, NAFDAC (food/cosmetics), CBN (finance), NCC (telecoms), etc.
You risk penalties, loss of good standing, or even delisting from the CAC register.
Yes. If a company fails to file annual returns for years or is inactive, CAC can delist it.
Share capital is the total value of shares your company is divided into. It determines ownership and how much each shareholder contributes.
₦100,000 for small businesses and ₦10,000,000 for companies with foreign participation.
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