CAC business services

Register your business name with confidence.

Check your proposed name, prepare the required details, and track your application from one clear, mobile-friendly service.

Step 1

Check the name

See whether your proposed name can move forward for registration.

Step 2

Complete your details

Add business, proprietor, address and identification information securely.

Step 3

Pay, submit and track

Confirm your application, make payment, then follow its registration status online.

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Check your proposed business name.

A quick check helps you choose a suitable name before you spend time completing your application.

  • Two proposed business names
  • A valid email address and Nigerian phone number
  • Passport photograph and signature
  • A valid means of identification
  • Business and proprietor address details
Business name check

Tell us your first choice.

Use the exact name you want to register.

Need help?

Already started an application?

Use your application reference to see the latest status and any action required from you.

Track application