Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Company in Nigeria
Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Company in Nigeria Step 1: Choose Your Structure Decide if you want to register as: Business Name (Enterprise) – easier, cheaper, for small/solo businesses. Limited Liability Company (LTD) – protects personal assets, good for serious growth. 👉 If you’re just starting, you can begin with a Business Name and later upgrade to LTD. --- Step 2: Pick a Business Name Go to the CAC Portal (Corporate Affairs Commission): https://pre.cac.gov.ng Search to see if your desired name is available. Reserve it (cost: around ₦500). --- Step 3: Gather Documents For Business Name: Just your valid ID (NIN, passport, driver’s license, or voter’s card). For LTD Company: Memorandum & Articles of Association (MEMART) Names & details of directors/shareholders Means of ID + passport photos --- Step 4: Fill Registration Form On CAC portal, fill CAC Form 1.1 (Application for Company Registration). Attach your documents. --- Step 5: Pay Registration Fee Business Nam...