Table of Contents
- 1 How long does it take CAC to approve business name registration?
- 2 How much does it take to register a business name with CAC?
- 3 How long will CAC reserve a name?
- 4 How do I know if my CAC certificate is ready?
- 5 How can I check if my business name has been approved?
- 6 Why is my CAC query for my business name being queried?
How long does it take CAC to approve business name registration?
Payment of the applicable fees The entire process for registering a business name normally takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the workload of the CAC and other factors. You do not need a lawyer to register a business name.
How much does it take to register a business name with CAC?
The CAC official filing fee for the registration of business name in Nigeria is N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira Only). However, where an accredited agent is engaged by the applicant for such registration, the agent will also charge a professional fee for the services to be rendered.
How do you check if my business name is approved?
In most states, the website of the state business filing agency includes an online entity name check tool. You can use the online tool to search business names and find out whether another business is already using the name you have chosen.
How can I get CAC name availability code?
HOW TO GET THE CAC APPROVAL NOTE
- Go to CAC login portal :
- You will be prompted to save the pdf file and Once download is completes, open the pdf file you will find the serial number which is your availability code.
How long will CAC reserve a name?
CAC said name reservation, availability will now take 48 hours, correction of availability to 24 hours, while consent for restricted names, limited by guarantee and incorporated trustees will be processed within five working days.
How do I know if my CAC certificate is ready?
How To Get The CAC Approval Note
- Go to CAC login portal :
- Click on “Sign in”
- Enter your username & password and click on “Log In”
- Click on “Name Search” tab.
- Click on “My Reservation History” tab.
- You will see list of your approved business names.
- Click on the “Action” button and click on “view payment history”
How do I become a CAC accredited agent?
How You Can Become CAC Accredited Agent
- Fill the requisite form.
- Furnish photocopy of proficiency/qualifying certificate.
- A Passport Photograph.
- Evidence of Identification.
- Membership Certificate of a professional body.
- Furnish photocopy of NYSC discharge certificate.
- Furnish evidence of payment of current practice fee.
Should I name my business after myself?
Don’t Name a company after yourself, unless… According to Alexandra Watkins, founder of Eat My Words, a company that creates business names ideas for clients, you should not name your business after yourself. They just aren’t memorable, imaginative names.
How can I check if my business name has been approved?
Within few days, one of the two names I submitted was approved and I confirmed the approval online without visiting any CAC office. If you’ve paid the N500 for the business name search and CAC have confirmed your payment, you can check online if your business names have been approved by CAC by following me through the steps below:
Why is my CAC query for my business name being queried?
Your registration on the CAC online portal could be queried for various reasons, in order to get it approved on time, it is advisable you read our step-by-step guide on registering business name to avoid common mistakes. However, let’s proceed on resolving CAC query, and getting your Business name approved on time.
How to upload Remita receipt instead of the CAC generated receipt?
Based on Experience, you might be queried for uploading Remita receipt instead of the CAC generated receipt on your CAC account dashboard. In this case, you should go to your dashboard, click the business name that was approved, and click Payment receipt to download the CAC generated receipt.
What if there is a problem with my business name?
In a case where there is a problem with some of the details provided, you will receive a CAC query that must be treated before re-submitting your Business name application.
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