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Business Name Registration Process in Nigeria (CAC)
GuidelineNigeria Source: Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria
Business RegistrationSole ProprietorshipCAC
Summary (Plain English)
Process to register a business name in Nigeria with CAC: 1) Create account on CAC portal. 2) Search for name availability. 3) Reserve the name (valid 60 days). 4) Complete registration form (BN1). 5) Pay registration fee (NGN 10,000-15,000). 6) Submit documents. 7) Receive Certificate of Business Name. Processing time: 1-5 business days online. Required documents: valid ID, passport photo, proof of address.
What This Means For You
- • Online registration available via CAC portal
- • Fee: approximately NGN 10,000-15,000
- • Processing time: 1-5 business days
- • Required: valid ID, passport photo, proof of address
- • Business name registration is for sole proprietors and partnerships
Original Source
https://www.cac.gov.ngContent sourced from Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.
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