Register a business name with CAC
Check that a name is available, complete the online business-name form and receive the registration documents electronically.
What you'll need0 of 4 ready
Steps
Tap a number when you finish a stepCreate or sign in to your account on CAC's official Company Registration Portal.
Use the portal to check whether your proposed business name is available.
Complete the business-name pre-registration form and review the proprietor and business details.
Upload the documents requested by the portal.
Pay the filing fee through the portal and keep the receipt.
Follow the application in your account and download the electronic certificate and registration extract after approval.
Watch out
- Check names, addresses and identification details carefully before submitting.
- Use the official CAC portal; avoid giving your account password to an agent.
Tips
- Prepare more than one suitable name in case your first choice is unavailable.
- An individual proprietor can register a business name without hiring a lawyer, accountant or chartered secretary.
Local variations
- Companies and incorporated trustees use different forms and requirements from a business name.
Sources2
- Corporate Affairs Commission — Business Name registration: https://www.cac.gov.ng/services/business-name (checked 29 September 2026)
- CAC Company Registration Portal: https://icrp.cac.gov.ng/ (checked 29 September 2026)
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