Registering a Business Name in Nigeria.

Registering a Business Name in Nigeria.

1.   The first step towards registering a business name with the Corporate Affairs commission (CAC) Nigeria, is to engage the services of a solicitor.

2.   Provide the solicitor with two distinct names that are not similar to existing business names or company names.

3.   The solicitor shall conduct a name search to know if that name is available for use.

4.   If the name is available, it will be approved by CAC, and reserved for 60days, within this 60 days it is expected that the approved name is registered.

5.   The solicitor shall purchase a business name form , which shall be filled with the following details;

a.    Full name(s) of partners.

b.   Residential address of each partner.

c.    Business address of the business name.

d.   Age of each partner.

e.    Nature of business.

f.     Two passport photograph of each partner.

6.   Once the business name form has been filled, the solicitor shall pay the filing fees and there after register the business name.

7.   If filed in CAC Abuja, you can get your business name Certificate in a week, together with CTC of the forms that were filed.

FILING FEES/LEGAL FEES: N20,000.00K

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