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Register a Company in Nigeria
Ltd, Plc, or business name via CAC
Fees
NGN 10,000-15,000 (business name) / NGN 20,000+ (company)
Timeline
1-5 business days (online)
Last verified
2026-10
Step-by-Step Process (5 steps)
Create CAC account
Register on the CAC Company Registration Portal (CRP).
Required:
- • Valid email address
- • Phone number
Check name availability
Search for your proposed company/business name to ensure it is available. Reserve the name (valid 60 days).
Required:
- • 2-3 proposed names
- • Name reservation fee
Complete registration form
Fill in: company type, registered address, share capital, directors/shareholders details (for company). For business name: BN1 form.
Required:
- • Directors' details (NIN, address, photo)
- • Shareholders and share allocation
- • Registered office address
- • Memorandum and Articles (for companies)
Upload documents & pay
Upload: passport photos, valid ID, signature specimen. Pay registration fee online.
Required:
- • Passport photos of all directors
- • Valid ID (NIN, passport, or driver license)
- • Stamp duty payment
Receive certificate
CAC reviews and issues Certificate of Incorporation (company) or Certificate of Business Name (sole proprietor). Download from portal.
Certificate is digitally signed and valid
Also register for TIN at FIRS
All Requirements
- ✓ NIN of all directors/owners
- ✓ Passport photos
- ✓ Valid ID
- ✓ Proposed business/company name
- ✓ Registered address
- ✓ Registration fee
Official Sources
Steps and fees reviewed 2026-10. Official links: 3 of 3 answered when ONIM checked them on 2026-11-12 — a link that did not answer may still work from your own country. Always check official sources.
Disclaimer: These guides summarize official government procedures from published sources. Fees, timelines, and requirements may change. Always verify with the official agency before starting a process. This is not legal advice.