Exactly how much does CAC Business Registration Cost in Nigeria?

If you have plans of starting a thriving business in Nigeria, then you definitely need to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). One of the main questions most beginners ask is:

How much does CAC business registration cost in Nigeria?

 In this blog post, I’ll break down the official CAC Business Registration Cost in Nigeria.

We’ll also talk about some other extra charges that you might face when setting up your CAC. That way, you’ll easily know how much to budget for the entire process.

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Official CAC Business Registration Cost in Nigeria in 2025

There are different standard CAC charges for different business structures out there. Below, we’ve arranged a quick breakdown of each of them:

1. Business Name (Sole Proprietor): CAC will charge you ₦10,000 for registration and an additional ₦500 for name reservation.
2. Business Name (Partnership): Same as Business Name’s sole proprietorship
3. Limited Liability Company (LLC – up to ₦1M share capital): The charge is ₦20,000(approx.)
4. LLC (₦5M share capital upward): varies, depending on your business industry.
5. Incorporated Trustees (NGOs, Churches, Associations): CAC expects you to pay ₦40,000 if you fall into this category.
6. Limited by Guarante: Those within this category should budget ₦120,000.

These are the official CAC charges if you want to apply and run a business in Nigeria. But it is not always going to be the final fee. There are some hidden charges that you will also have to take note of.

Hidden and Extra Costs

ike I said, when you are registering your business, there are some other extra expenses that could come your way. We’ll talk about them so that you’ll be well prepared financially to complete your CAC registration without issues:

1. pay around ₦1,000–₦1,500 for name reservation retries.
2. Courier/Delivery Fees: Some people prefer hard copies, so if you want hard copies of your CAC sent to you, you should budget ₦2,000–₦4,000.
3. Professional or Agent Fees: For those who wish to hire a lawyer or an agent, they can charge you within ₦5,000–₦25,000.
4. Stamp Duty: Sometimes, stamp duty charges are required for LLCs, and it could cost you anywhere between ₦7,500–₦10,000.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, what we are trying to say is that registering your business name could cost you anywhere between ₦10,500–₦30,000, although the final price will hinge on whether you do it yourself or you are hiring an agent.

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