How much does it cost to register a business name with CAC in Nigeria?
As a new business, all you have to pay for is the registration of your business name which is ₦10,000.00. Other fees can be paid for as the need arises.
Where can I register my company in Lagos?
The CAC maintains two offices in Lagos state alone. The company registration is usually done through the CAC accredited agents that are located in various individual offices within Nigeria. Most law offices like the Resolution Law Firm, are CAC accredited agents.
How long does it take to get CAC certificate in Nigeria?
Once you have completed all the applicable forms, you will have to pay the applicable fee for registering a business name. The entire process for registering a business name normally takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the workload of the CAC and other factors. You do not need a lawyer to register a business name.
How long does it take to register a company with CAC in Nigeria?
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the commitment of the commission to register companies within 48 hours, approve names same day and ensure 5-day completion for other post-incorporation services not available electronically.
How do I check if a business name is available on CAC?
How to check if a company is registered
- Visit the CAC’s website.
- Scroll down the site and click on “Public Search”
- Insert the RC Number of the company you wish to search (if known) or the full name of the company in the search box and click on “Search”
What is CAC certificate?
A certificate of incorporation is a document given by the companies’ regulation agency of a country (in Nigeria’s case this is the Corporate Affairs Commission – CAC) as evidence of the existence of a company, and it’s right to do business.
How much is registration of business name with CAC?
The CAC official filing fee for the registration of business name in Nigeria is N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira Only). However, where an accredited agent is engaged by the applicant for such registration, the agent will also charge a professional fee for the services to be rendered.
Does CAC registration expire?
There are various stages of a company’s life when a certificate of incorporation is issued to it; The obvious one being upon incorporation, this is fairly straightforward, you register your company, and then as evidence that your company has been registered, you are issued with a certificate of incorporation.