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Document Checklist for CAC Registration

Before starting your CAC application, gather all required documents. Having everything ready upfront ensures your application goes through without delays.

For Business Name Registration

Required (All Applicants)

| Document | Details |

|----------|---------|

| **Valid Government ID** | National ID (NIN slip), International Passport, or Driver's Licence — must be current |

| **Passport Photograph** | Recent clear photo, white background preferred |

| **BVN** | Bank Verification Number — required since 2023 |

| **Phone Number** | Active Nigerian number for verification |

| **Email Address** | For certificate delivery and notifications |

Required (Business Information)

| Information | Details |

|-------------|---------|

| **Business Name** | Up to 3 choices in order of preference |

| **Nature of Business** | Brief description of what the business does |

| **Business Address** | Physical Nigerian address (not a P.O. Box) |

| **Commencement Date** | Date business started/will start |

For Partnerships (2+ Owners)

All partners must provide the above ID requirements individually.

For LLC (Limited Company) Registration

All of the Business Name requirements above, **PLUS:**

| Document | Details |

|----------|---------|

| **MEMART** | Memorandum & Articles of Association — we prepare this for you |

| **All Directors' IDs** | Each director provides valid ID and passport photo |

| **Share Capital Allocation** | How shares are split between shareholders |

| **Company Registered Address** | Physical Nigerian business address |

| **Appointed Company Secretary** | Name and contact details |

| **Directors' Residential Addresses** | Required for all directors |

For Foreign Nationals (Non-Nigerians)

If you're a foreign national registering a business in Nigeria:

International Passport (mandatory — Nigerian ID not accepted)

Notarised proof of address from your home country

CAC Form 4 — Declaration by a subscriber (we prepare this)

Accepted ID Types

| ID Type | Validity |

|---------|---------|

| National ID Card (NIMC NIN Slip) | ✅ Accepted |

| International Passport | ✅ Accepted |

| Driver's Licence | ✅ Accepted |

| Voter's Card (PVC) | ✅ Accepted |

| BVN slip only | ❌ Not sufficient alone |

| Birth Certificate | ❌ Not accepted |

How We Make It Easy

When you register through **CACnigeria.ng**:

**We prepare all forms** — No need to download or fill CAC forms yourself

**We handle the MEMART** for LLC registrations

**Secure document upload** — Upload your ID directly in our platform

**We verify and file** — Our team checks everything before submission

No trips to the CAC office. No confusing government forms.

Document Preparation Tips

Scan or photo quality matters — Clear, high-resolution images only

Name must match exactly across all documents — ID, forms, and payment

Expired IDs are rejected — Check your ID expiry date before starting

Digital signatures accepted — No need to print and sign physically

[Ready to start? Gather your docs and begin your application →](/register)

Documents Needed for CAC Registration in 2026