CAC Services

Services & Prices

Below is a compact list of CAC services we support and indicative prices. Log in to start a service; final prices are confirmed at checkout.

Business Registration Services

We support the full range of CAC business registration and post-registration services. Below is a concise breakdown of each service, who it suits, and the main benefits.

1. Business Name Registration

What is it?
Business Name Registration is suitable for sole proprietors and partnerships. It gives your business a legal identity and allows you to operate under a registered business name.

Suitable for:

• Small businesses
• Traders
• Online vendors
• Freelancers
• Consultants
• Service providers

Benefits:

• Operate legally in Nigeria
• Open a business bank account
• Build customer trust
• Bid for some contracts
• Protect your business name from being registered by another person

2. Private Company Registration (Ltd)

What is it?
A Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity from its owners. It is ideal for businesses that want to grow, attract investors, or undertake larger projects.

Suitable for:

• Startups
• SMEs
• Construction companies
• Technology companies
• Manufacturing businesses
• Import and export businesses

Benefits:

• Limited liability protection
• Higher business credibility
• Ability to attract investors
• Better access to loans and financing
• Eligibility for larger government and corporate contracts

3. Incorporated Trustees (Association, NGO, Religious Body)

What is it?
Incorporated Trustees registration is designed for non-profit organizations that exist to serve public, charitable, educational, religious, cultural, or community purposes.

Suitable for:

• NGOs
• Community associations
• Religious organizations
• Foundations
• Clubs
• Professional associations

Benefits:

• Legal recognition
• Ability to own property
• Open an organizational bank account
• Receive grants and donations
• Operate with greater public confidence

4. Name Availability Search

What is it?
Before registering a business or company, the proposed name must be checked to confirm that it is available and not already registered.

Benefits:

• Avoid choosing an unavailable name
• Save time during registration
• Increase the chances of a successful application

5. Reserved Name

What is it?
Once your proposed name is approved, it can be reserved for a limited period while you prepare the required registration documents.

Benefits:

• Prevents others from registering your approved name
• Gives you time to complete the registration process

6. Annual Returns Filing

What is it?
Annual Returns are statutory filings made to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to keep your business or company active and compliant with legal requirements.

Who should file?

• Registered Business Names
• Companies (Ltd)
• Incorporated Trustees

Benefits:

• Keeps your registration active
• Avoids penalties for non-compliance
• Maintains a good legal standing with the CAC

7. Certified True Copy (CTC) of CAC Documents

What is it?
A Certified True Copy is an officially certified duplicate of your CAC registration documents.

Benefits:

• Accepted by banks and government agencies
• Useful if original documents are lost or damaged
• Often required for official transactions

8. Post-Incorporation Services

What is it?
These are services provided after your business or company has been registered to keep your records up to date.

Examples include:

• Change of business address
• Change of proprietors, directors, or trustees
• Change of company secretary
• Increase in share capital
• Amendment of company details

Benefits:

• Ensures your CAC records remain accurate
• Helps you stay compliant with legal requirements

Additional Service

• Retrieval – Certificate, Status Report & MEMART — full retrieval package covering certificate, status report and MEMART documents.
• Certificate Only — obtain an official copy of the company's registration certificate.
• Status Report Only — receive the CAC status report showing filing history and current standing.
• MEMART Only — retrieve the company's Memorandum & Articles document.
• Add/Change Secretary or Director — process and record official changes to company officers.
• Change Company Address — update the registered business address on CAC records.
• Shareholder updates — record changes to shareholders or share allocations.

What this service means

CAC services help business owners retrieve or update official company documents with the Corporate Affairs Commission. These services are useful for certificate recovery, status reports, MEMART access, and business record changes such as director or shareholder updates.

Why it matters: Companies often need these documents for banking, tender applications, compliance, and legal business operations. Having a trusted way to process them quickly can save time and prevent delays.

Why use Umhustle?

• Official processing: We submit requests through proper CAC channels.
• Business support: Ideal for company retrievals, changes and official documents.
• Fast updates: Receive documents and confirmations quickly.

How It Works

1. Login and select the CAC service you need.
2. Enter the required company or registration details.
3. Confirm payment securely through auth.
4. Receive your CAC document or update as soon as processing completes.

What you will need after login

After logging in, go to the CAC section and choose the service you want. You may need your company name, registration number, business address, the document you want to retrieve, and details of directors or shareholders depending on the request.