Company structures
Limited Company vs Limited Liability Partnership
Compare a Nigerian company limited by shares with an LLP: ownership, management, partner requirements and the questions to resolve before choosing a structure.
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Find clear guides to CAC business registration, required documents, company structures, registration steps and the compliance work that follows.
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Company structures
How Many Directors Does a Nigerian Company Need?
A qualifying small company can have one director; other companies generally need at least two. Understand the distinction between a sole shareholder and a sole director before incorporating.
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Company structures
What Is Share Capital in a Nigerian Company?
Understand issued share capital, share allocation and ownership in a Nigerian company, and why the figure is different from cash in the bank or the market value of the business.
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SCUML registration
Do I Need a SCUML Certificate for My Business?
Not every business needs SCUML registration. Check your actual activities, the designated-sector rules and any bank request before preparing an application.
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SCUML registration
What Is SCUML Registration in Nigeria?
Understand what SCUML does, how it differs from CAC registration and why a certificate is only one part of a covered business’s anti-money-laundering responsibilities.
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Tax and regulatory compliance
What Is a Tax ID in Nigeria and Why Do Businesses Need One?
A Tax ID identifies a taxpayer; it is different from a CAC number, tax return or clearance certificate. Learn how to keep the records accurate and ready for business use.
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Business advice
What Is CAC and Why Does Your Nigerian Business Need It?
Learn what Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission does, what a registration record proves and which tax, banking, trademark and sector obligations remain separate.
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Company structures
Business Name vs Limited Company in Nigeria: Which Should You Register?
Choose between a registered business name and a limited company by considering liability, ownership, investors and continuing compliance, rather than the certificate alone.
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Funding and grants
World Bank Targets $5.79 Billion in Private Investment for Nigeria, With Major Support for SMEs
The World Bank Group described a target of up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria. Learn what the target means for SMEs and what it does not promise individual applicants.
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Business registration
Online Business Registration in Nigeria: Step-by-Step From Name Search to Certificate
Understand the online CAC application stages, from choosing an entity and reserving a name to reviewing payment, resolving queries and checking the approved certificate.
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Banking and finance
Mastercard Calls for Faster, Safer Fintech Growth in Nigeria
Mastercard’s fintech message links growth with trust and useful digital records. Here is what Nigerian SMEs can take from the dated report without treating technology adoption as a loan guarantee.
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Business registration
CAC Registration Portal Login: How to Access Your iCRP Account in 2026
Access the official CAC iCRP account, complete the required verification and identify the correct next action for your application. Includes a link to a dedicated account-recovery guide.
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