Cost of CAC Nigeria Business Registration Fees
All thanks to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), almost every Nigerian with the intent to take their businesses further have now found it easier to register their business, either a limited liability company (LLC) or just to register a business name.
Regardless, it is not just enough knowing that you can register your business with the CAC, understanding what is required, costs or amount to pay, depending on the type of registration is somewhat crucial.
Therefore, the essence of this post is to list the cost of registration with the corporate affairs commission, as well as the summary of fees.
Cost of CAC Nigeria Business Registration Fees
Below is a list of the cost of CAC business registration fees and summary of fees required:
Cost of CAC Nigeria Application Forms
1. Company
| S/N | SUBJECT | FEES in Naira (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set of incorporation forms | 500.00 |
| 2 | Others | 100.00 per each form |
2. Business Name
| S/N | SUBJECT | FEES in Naira (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration form | 250.00 |
| 2 | Others | 100.00 per each form |
3. Incorporated Trustees
| S/N | SUBJECT | FEES in Naira (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set of incorporation forms | 1,000.00 |
| 2 | Others | 100.00 per each form |
| Accreditation | 5,000.00 |
|---|
Cost of Services for Incorporated Trustees
| S/N | SUBJECT | FEES in Naira (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reservation of Name | 500 |
| 2 | Incorporation of trustees | 30,000.00 |
| 3 | Filing of notice of change of name | 10,000.00 |
| 4 | Filing of notice of change in trustees | 10,000.00 |
| 5 | Filing of notice of amendment of constitution | 6,000.00 |
| 6 | Filing of annual return | 5,000.00 |
| 7 | Filing of notice of court order for dissolution of incorporated trustees | 5,000.00 |
| 8 | Filing of other documents (miscellaneous) | 1,000.00 |
| 9 | Search on incorporated trustees file | 2,000.00 |
| 10 | Certified true copy of certificate of incorporation | 10,000.00 |
| 11 | Certifed true copy of constitution | 5,000.00 |
| 12 | Certified true copy of incorporation form | 2,000.00 |
| 13 | Certified true copies of other documents | 2,000.00 per document |
Cost of Services for Business Names in Nigeria
| S/N | SUBJECT | FEES in Naira (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reservation of Name | 500 |
| 2 | Registration of business name | 10,000.00 |
| 3 | Filing of notice of change of business name | 5,000.00 |
| 4 | Filing of notice of change in business address | 1,000.00 |
| 5 | Filing of notice of change in proprietorship | 1,000.00 |
| 6 | Filing of annual return | 1,000.00 |
| 7 | Filing of notice of cessation of business | 1,000.00 |
| 8 | Filing of other documents (miscellaneous) | 1,000.00 |
| 9 | Search on business name file | 1,000.00 per business name file |
| 10 | Certified true copy of business name certificate of registration | 5,000.00 |
| 11 | Certified true copies of other documents | 2,000.00 per document |
Cost of Services for Companies
| S/N | SUBJECT | FEES in Naira (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reservation of Name | N500.00 |
| 2 | Registration of private company with share capital of N1million or less | N10,000.00 |
| 3 | Registration of private company/Increase in Share Capital above N1million and up to N500million | N5,000.00 for every N1million share capital or part thereof |
| 4 | Registration of private company/Increase in share capital above N500million | N7,500.00 for every N1million share capital or part thereof |
| 5 | Registration of Public company/Increase in share capital | N20,000.00 for the first N1million share capital or part thereof |
| 6 | Registration of Public Company/Increase in share capital above N1million and up to N500million | N10,000.00 for every N1million share capital or part thereof |
| 7 | Registration of Public Company/increase in share capital above N500million | N15,000.00 for every N1million share capital or part thereof |
| 8 | Registration of Company not having a share capital | N20,000.00 |
| 9 | Filing of notice of exemption of foreign Companies from Registration | N30,000.00 |
| 10 | Re-instatement/Relisting of company name | N25,000.00 |
| 11 | Registration of charges for private company | N10,000.00 for every N1million or part thereof |
| 12 | Registration of charges for public company | N20,000.00 for every 1Million or part thereof |
| 13 | Filing of annual return for a small Company | N2,000.00 |
| 14 | Filing of annual return for Private company other than a small company | N3,000.00 |
| 15 | Filing of annual return for public company | N5,000.00 |
| 16 | Filing of annual return for company Limited by Guarantee | N5,000.00 |
| 17 | Filing of annual report by foreign companies | N5,000.00 |
| 18 | Filing of statement in form of schedule 14 under section 553 | N10,000.00 |
| 19 | Filing of notice of merger/acquisition | N50,000.00 |
| 20 | Filing of special resolution for merger | N20,000.00 |
| 21 | Filing of other documents relating to merger | N10,000.00 |
| 22 | Filing of statutory declaration of solvency | N5,000.00 |
| 23 | Registration of appointment of liquidator | N10,000.00 |
| 24 | Registration of resolution for winding up | N10,000.00 |
| 25 | Filing of return of final meeting and account of liquidation | N5,000.00 |
| 26 | Filing of notice of change of company name | N10,000.00 |
| 27 | Filing of notice of alteration of memorandum and articles of association | N5,000.00 |
| 28 | Filing of notice of changes in particulars of directors | N2,000.00 |
| 29 | Filing of return of allotment and or notice of change in shareholding | N2,000.00 |
| 30 | Filing of notice of change in registered address | N2,000.00 |
| 31 | Filing of notice of appointment of receiver | N10,000.00 |
| 32 | Filing of notice of discharge of receiver | N5,000.00 |
| 33 | Filing of notice of change of signature | N2,000.00 |
| 34 | Filing of notice of reduction in share capital by public company | N20,000.00 |
| 35 | Filing of notice of reduction in share capital by private company | N10,000.00 |
| 36 | Filing of deed of release by public company | N10,000.00 |
| 37 | Fiiling of deed of release by private company | N5,000.00 |
| 38 | Application for extension of time for holding of annual general meeting by public company | N10,000.00 |
| 39 | Application for extension of time for holding of annual general meeting by private company | N5,000.00 |
| 40 | Letter of Good Standing | N10,000.00 |
| 41 | Other filings (miscellaneous) | N2,000.00 |
| 42 | Certified true copy of certificate of registration | N10,000.00 |
| 43 | Certified true copies of memorandum and articles of association | N3,000.00 |
| 44 | Electronic Search | N1,000.00per company |
| 45 | Manual Search by customers | N2,000.00 per company file |
| 46 | Manual Search Report prepared by officers of the Commission | N5,000.00 |
| 47 | Certified true copies of other documents | N2,000.00 per document |
| 48 | Consent for Restricted Names | N5,000.00 |