2026 Complete Legal Checklist
CAC Registration Requirements & Costs in Nigeria
Everything you need to legally register your enterprise under CAMA 2020. Compare entity structures, statutory costs, and document requirements.
| Feature | Business Name (Sole Prop) | Limited Company (LTD) | NGO / Trustees |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive Cost | ₦30,000 | ₦60,000 | ₦150,000 |
| Turnaround Time | 24 - 48 Hours | 3 - 5 Days | 4 - 6 Weeks (Notice period) |
| Legal Personality | Tied to Owner | Separate Corporate Entity | Perpetual Legal Body |
| Owners / Directors | 1 or more Partners | Min 1 Director / Shareholder | Min 2 Board of Trustees |
| Corporate Bank Account | Yes (Any Bank) | Yes (Corporate) | Yes (Non-Profit) |
| Newspaper Adverts | Not Required | Not Required | 2 National Dailies (Included) |
| Action | Start BN | Launch LTD | Register NGO |
Detailed Document Checklist for Registration
1. Valid Government ID
- • National Identification Number (NIN) slip
- • Nigerian International Passport
- • Federal Road Safety Driver's License
- • Independent National Electoral Commission Voter's Card (PVC)
2. Passport Photo & Signature
- • Clear colored passport photograph against white or light background
- • Clean signature signed in dark ink on clean white paper and photographed
- • Clean image scan (no blurry or truncated edges)
3. Address & Contact Details
- • Principal business address (street name, building number, city, LGA, state)
- • Active email address (this is where CAC confirmation arrives)
- • Active Nigerian mobile phone number
Top Reasons CAC Rejects Applications (And How We Avoid Them)
1. Name Conflict or Generality
CAC rejects names that sound too similar to active companies. Our pre-screening verifies uniqueness before submission.
2. Blurry or Cropped Identification Documents
CAC automated document OCR flags unreadable IDs. Our team inspects every upload before filing.
3. Mismatched Name Spelling on ID vs. Form
The name on the CAC registration must match the National Identity database. We perform reconciliation checks.
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