Business name registration is an important aspect
of setting up businesses in the country. Ventures/
Enterprises, Companies, Churches, Non-
governmental organizations (N.G.Os) Clubs,
Schools, Association and so on are usually
registered under Companies and Allied Matters
ACT,1990 by Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C).

The process of registering business can very tedious and stressful at time but if you are working with an accredited agent you can have your
certificate in 3-4weeks. For newbies filling
themselves, you may have your documents
queried, rejected and have to wait for so long
before you get your certificate so you have to
understand the processes involve and the legal
requirement in registering your Companies(LTD,
PLC and UnlimitedLC), churches, NGO and so on.


[b]Steps required for registering Ventures /
Enterprises:


1. Apply For Name Search (If approved, u proceed to next step otherwise you re-apply again)
2. Get business Registration form for filing, (Fill
details of proprietor(s), address of business, date of
commencement, etc.
Note: Some documents may be required during
filling depending on the nature of the business such
as proficiency certificates, membership certificate or license document etc.
3. Get your certificate with Certified True Copies in
two (2) weeks after filing. If queried or CAC request
for re-validation, u may have to repeat some
process.


Steps required for registering Companies in
Nigeria (Example: Limited Company)


1. Apply For Name Search (If approved, u proceed to
next step otherwise you re-apply again)
2. Get Set of Forms (CAC 2, CAC 2.1, CAC 3, CAC 7 …)
3. Prepare a Memorandum of Association (MoA)
and Article of Association (AoA) ( You need a lawyer
to do this for you or an experienced CAC accredited
agent)
4. Apply for Stamp Duty at FIRS office with your
Share Capital and MoA & AoA Documents (It takes
about three days to process)
5. Fill your set of forms ( attached are Copies of ID
card of directors and company Secretary, or any
other documents depending on your business
objects)
6. Submit the forms with MoA & AoA and other
documents. Then get your certificate in two weeks
after filing.

For any other information or support on registering
your Enterprise, company, Church, NGO and so on,

Call: 07046492047 or 07015530202

Sammeyd:
Business name registration is an important aspect
of setting up businesses in the country. Ventures/
Enterprises, Companies, Churches, Non-
governmental organizations (N.G.Os) Clubs,
Schools, Association and so on are usually
registered under Companies and Allied Matters
ACT,1990 by Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C).

The process of registering business can very tedious and stressful at time but if you are working with an accredited agent you can have your
certificate in 3-4weeks. For newbies filling
themselves, you may have your documents
queried, rejected and have to wait for so long
before you get your certificate so you have to
understand the processes involve and the legal
requirement in registering your Companies(LTD,
PLC and UnlimitedLC), churches, NGO and so on.


[b]Steps required for registering Ventures /
Enterprises:


1. Apply For Name Search (If approved, u proceed to next step otherwise you re-apply again)
2. Get business Registration form for filing, (Fill
details of proprietor(s), address of business, date of
commencement, etc.
Note: Some documents may be required during
filling depending on the nature of the business such
as proficiency certificates, membership certificate or license document etc.
3. Get your certificate with Certified True Copies in
two (2) weeks after filing. If queried or CAC request
for re-validation, u may have to repeat some
process.


Steps required for registering Companies in
Nigeria (Example: Limited Company)


1. Apply For Name Search (If approved, u proceed to
next step otherwise you re-apply again)
2. Get Set of Forms (CAC 2, CAC 2.1, CAC 3, CAC 7 …)
3. Prepare a Memorandum of Association (MoA)
and Article of Association (AoA) ( You need a lawyer
to do this for you or an experienced CAC accredited
agent)
4. Apply for Stamp Duty at FIRS office with your
Share Capital and MoA & AoA Documents (It takes
about three days to process)
5. Fill your set of forms ( attached are Copies of ID
card of directors and company Secretary, or any
other documents depending on your business
objects)
6. Submit the forms with MoA & AoA and other
documents. Then get your certificate in two weeks
after filing.

For any other information or support on registering
your Enterprise, company, Church, NGO and so on,

Call: 07046492047 or 07015530202

Please if you registered a business name in November last year, when would you be required to pay annual returns?

Again, how can an NGO be registered?

SpeedyConnect:


Please if you registered a business name in November last year, when would you be required to pay annual returns?

Again, how can an NGO be registered?

Annual returns for a business name is 18months after your business name was registered.
For Company Registration, it is 12months.

Registering an NGO is easy but involves some legal process. If u are ready give me a call.