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Register a business name with CAC

Start or formalise a sole proprietor, trader, artisan or micro business with a CAC business name registration support pack.

You can use this service if:

  • you run or are setting up an SME in Nigeria
  • preferred business names
  • proprietor details
  • valid id

It costs ₦12,000. From ₦12,000 service support, CAC fees separate. Payment is one-off.

Apply here — SME Center prepares the file, tracks feedback and hands off to Corporate Affairs Commission on your behalf where required.

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You'll need to sign in to your SME Center account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one with WhatsApp and add CAC, tax and permit details later.

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your cac business name registration pack.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your SME Center account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Check your answers and submit.
  4. Pay the fee of ₦12,000 online.
  5. An SME Center reviewer will check your file, add feedback if anything is missing and update the status until you receive a registration pack.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send WhatsApp updates when the status changes or feedback is needed.