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How do I register a limited liability company after name reservation approval in Nigeria?

Good evening please I need an expert on how to register my company as limited company note I already made a name reservation which is approved already please any expert should contact me as soon as possible on here

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  1. Ugwunweze Chiagoziem Nicholas
    Beginner Entrepreneur & Business Growth Strategist

    Good morning. Since your name reservation has already been approved, the next stage is the full incorporation process with the Corporate Affairs Commission through the CAC registration portal. What you mainly need now is not just “someone to submit it,” but someone who understands how to correctly sRead more

    Good morning. Since your name reservation has already been approved, the next stage is the full incorporation process with the Corporate Affairs Commission through the CAC registration portal.

    What you mainly need now is not just “someone to submit it,” but someone who understands how to correctly structure the company details so you do not face future legal, tax, banking, or ownership problems.

    Here’s what happens after name reservation approval:

    1. Decide the company structure properly

    Directors

    Shareholders

    Share capital

    Nature of business (object clause)

    Registered office address

    Percentage ownership

    2. Prepare the incorporation documents

    Means of identification for directors/shareholders

    Passport photographs

    Signature details

    Email and phone number

    Utility bill/address proof in some cases

    3. Complete CAC filing correctly
    The most sensitive part is usually:

    Selecting the correct business classification

    Share allocation

    MEMART/object clauses

    Director details

    Filing compliance requirements

    4. Pay statutory filing fees
    Fees depend mostly on your share capital and filing structure.

    5. Receive incorporation documents
    After approval, you’ll get:

    Certificate of Incorporation

    Status Report

    TIN registration linkage in many cases

    My professional advice is this:
    If you are not fully confident about the legal/business details, it is wise to use:

    an accredited CAC agent,

    a lawyer, or

    a corporate secretary/accountant experienced with CAC filings.

    This is because many people make mistakes in:

    ownership structure,

    share capital setup,

    business objectives, or

    director information,

    and later have problems opening corporate bank accounts, onboarding payment gateways, raising investment, or filing taxes.

    Before paying anyone, make sure the person can clearly explain:

    what share capital they recommend and why,

    how many directors/shareholders you need,

    total CAC fee breakdown,

    their professional service fee,

    timeline for completion,

    and whether post-registration services are included.

    Also ensure they will give you:

    your certificate,

    status report,

    incorporation documents,

    and full access to your CAC profile/email afterward.

    For official information and filing access, use the CAC portal:
    Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria

    You are already close to completing the process. At this stage, accuracy matters more than speed.

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  2. Ochoyoda
    Educator

    Since your name reservation is already approved, you're now at the company incorporation stage with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Here is the exact step-by-step process to register your Limited Liability Company in Nigeria: Step-by-Step: Register a Limited Company (After Name Reservation)Read more

    Since your name reservation is already approved, you’re now at the company incorporation stage with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
    Here is the exact step-by-step process to register your Limited Liability Company in Nigeria:
    Step-by-Step: Register a Limited Company (After Name Reservation)
    Step 1: Prepare Required Information
    You will need:
    1. Company Details
    Approved Company Name (Already done ✅)
    Business activity (what your company will do)
    Company address (registered office address)
    2. Directors Information (At least 1 director)
    You’ll need:
    Full name
    Phone number
    Email
    Date of birth
    Residential address
    Occupation
    Valid ID (NIN, Voters Card, Passport, or Driver’s License)
    3. Share Capital Structure
    Example:
    Total Share Capital: ₦1,000,000 (standard minimum)
    Shares allocation:
    Director A — 50%
    Director B — 50%
    (Don’t worry — ₦1M doesn’t mean you must deposit ₦1M. It’s just a legal structure.)
    Step 2: Fill CAC Registration Form (CAC 1.1)
    Go to CAC Portal:
    Corporate Affairs Commission portal (Company Registration Portal)
    You will:
    Enter company details
    Add directors
    Add shareholders
    Enter share capital
    Step 3: Upload Required Documents
    You’ll upload:
    Director(s) ID card
    Passport photograph
    Signature (can sign on paper and upload)
    Step 4: Pay Registration Fee
    CAC fees depend on share capital:
    Typical cost:
    ₦1M share capital → About ₦15,000 — ₦25,000 total
    Includes:
    CAC fee
    Stamp duty
    Filing fee
    Step 5: Submit Application
    After payment:
    Submit application
    Wait for approval
    Approval timeline:
    2 — 7 working days (sometimes faster)
    Step 6: Download Your Company Documents
    Once approved, you’ll receive:
    Certificate of Incorporation
    Status Report
    Memorandum & Articles of Association
    Your company is now officially registered 🎉
    After Registration (Very Important)
    Immediately do these next:
    Open Corporate Bank Account
    Get Tax Identification Number (TIN)
    Register with FIRS (Tax authority)
    Get company seal (optional but useful)

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