In Nigeria today, most business owners wants to register their businesses with corporate affairs commision but dont know how to go about it, this article is to guide you on how to go about the business registration, what you need and the steps to take.




What are the benefits of registering my business?

This is a question many business owners ask. In fact, a lot of entrepreneurs in Nigeria are yet to register their businesses with Corporate Affairs Commission.

Normally, the first thing to do when you want to start a business in Nigeria is to register your business name with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This will help you discover if the name you have in mind still available and not registered by someone else.

Practically, most business owners build brands only to find out that someone else has the legal right to their ‘business name’. I believe this is not a pleasant experience when you consider the pain of building a brand.

Some people fail to register their business due to ignorance while some see it as a way to evade tax. You should know that the benefits of registering your business far outweighs any perceived disadvantage.

In this article, we have compiled 12 benefits of registering your business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria. Make sure you read carefully.



Benefits Of Registering Your Business With CAC
You can open a corporate account with your registered business certificate.
Potential customers feel more comfortable paying into a corporate account because they know their money can be traced. And you can open a corporate account with any bank of your choice with a registered business.
You can apply fo loans and grants when your business is registered.
When you register your business, customers trust you because they see you as legit and reliable.
Registering your business is the first step to getting your business structured. Without registering your business, you are running a glorified hobby.
A registered business can get interns from NYSC.
A registered business gives clients confidence that they are dealing with a reputable organization.
When your business is registered, even if you are dead or become incapacitated, your business continues especially when you have the right structure in place.
A registered business gets easy access to loans and boundless opportunities.
You have better access to investors with a registered business as investors look at the business structure first before investing.
With a registered business, you can easily obtain a visa and travel to any country for business purposes and conferences.
Registering your company enhances the reputation and perception of your business to prospective clients.
How To Register Your Business With CAC
Usually, you can register your business either as a Business Name or Limited Liability Company. Business name is registered by a sole proprietor and can be registered by either one person or two persons max. To register as a limited liability company, you will need at least two directors and a Secretary.

If you register as a business name, all liabilities of the business are on you. On the other hand, if you register as a limited liability company, the business is seen as a separate entity from the owner. So, all liabilities of the company is borne by the company.

Basically, there are two ways to register your business with CAC.

1. Register Through CAC Online Portal
To register online, follow the steps below:

Visit services.cac.gov.ng
Create an account
Log in
Do a public search of your preferred name
Reserve your business name
Follow other procedures as directed



2. Get An Expert To Help You Register
Registering yourself can be difficult if you lack the experience. So, it is always best to engage the services of a professional. Most times, people get stuck when they get to a particular stage. To avoid that, you can engage the services of a professional.

You can trust Raji M.D to help you with your business registration. With us, it is fast, affordable and seamless.

Our prices are listed below:

Business Name – N20,000
Limited Liability Company – N55,000
Trademark – N60,000
NGO – N100,000
To crown it all, your certificate will be ready in 5 -10 working days.



For more information, please contact Raji M.D through:

Phone number: 07067854725

EMAIL: Rajimohammeddan@gmail.com

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