How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria
A step-by-step breakdown of CAC requirements, timelines, and fees for registering your small business name.
Filing & Registration Services
Select a compliance category to view specialized business services tailored to Nigerian regulatory guidelines.
Business Name Registration
Ideal for sole proprietors or small partnerships looking to register a trading name quickly.
- Approved in 3-5 Working Days
- Includes official BN/RC certificate
- Simplifies opening corporate bank accounts
Limited Company Registration
Standard private limited liability structure (1M Share Capital) for startups and SMEs.
- Filing of status report & MEMART
- FIN / TIN Registration included
- Up to 4 directors/shareholders
NGO & Incorporated Trustees
Custom registration for churches, mosques, charities, associations, and clubs.
- Drafting of constitution
- Newspaper publication management
- Accredited trustee setup
Annual Returns Filing
Keep your business active at the CAC and avoid heavy penalties and status deactivation.
- Resolve inactive status
- Filing of CAC forms
- Receipts and compliance certificate
Post Incorporation Updates
Formal filing for changes in directors, share capital, registered address, or company name.
- Directorship & shareholder updates
- Increase of share capital
- Address registry filings
TIN Registration & Setup
Obtain your Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Tax Identification Number for tax compliance.
- 100% digital process
- Required for corporate bank accounts
- Completed in 48 hours
Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC)
Official certificate verifying your company has cleared its taxes for the last 3 years.
- Crucial for government bidding
- FIRS liaison and audit representation
- Valid for 1 full year
SCUML Registration
Anti-Money Laundering certification from the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering.
- Compulsory for NGOs, hotels, real estate
- Avoid accounts freeze
- Audit policy formulation
Trademark Registration
Protect your brand name, logo, or slogan from being copied or used in Nigeria.
- Search & clearance check
- Filing and acceptance certificate
- 10-year exclusive ownership
Why Startups Choose Us
We eliminate government bureaucracy, allowing you to focus purely on expanding your business footprint.
Fast Processing
Applications submitted to CAC and regulators within 2 hours of payment and data verification.
Dedicated Support
Direct contact lines and automatic progress notifications sent directly to your phone and email.
98% Success Rate
Our experienced compliance consultants prevent name query rejections and audit delays.
100% Accredited
Fully certified agents with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and FIRS clearance credentials.
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100% money-back guarantee if registration fails
Updates sent to your email at every step
Cost Breakdown
| Government Fees | ₦10,000 |
| Bassey Service Charge | ₦15,000 |
| Processing Duration | 3-5 Working Days |
| Total Cost | ₦25,000 |
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"I was skeptical about registering a company online in Nigeria, but Bassey Compliance was amazing. From name reservation to getting our LLC certificate took just 6 days! The portal tracking was exactly as advertised."
"Getting a SCUML certificate is usually a nightmare for real estate firms. Bassey handled the entire filing process, helped us draft our anti-money laundering manual, and delivered the certificate without us visiting Abuja once."
"Needed to file annual returns urgently to open an overseas business account. They resolved our CAC inactive status in 3 days. Fast support and highly professional team."
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