Register your business name with the CAC online.
Give us two names, your details and your ID. A vetted partner firm files the registration with the CAC, and your certificate lands in your vault.
- One all-in price
- Itemised receipt
- Verify link with every PDF
No office visit needed. You do it all on your phone.
One price, VAT included, with no markup on government fees. It is fixed once you submit.
Independent service. Not a government agency.
Overview
What is CAC Business Name Registration?
A registered business name is the simplest way to trade under your own name or a trading name in Nigeria. It is for one owner or a small partnership, and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) records it. It is not a company: it does not have separate legal personality, and the owner is personally responsible for the business.
On Docufy you enter two proposed names, what the business will do, its address and your details as owner, and upload your ID, passport photograph and a photo of your signature. A vetted partner firm files the registration with the CAC, and your certificate lands in your vault as a PDF with a verify link.
Who needs this
Individuals and small traders who want to run a business under a registered name, open a business account or bid for small contracts. If you want a limited company with its own legal personality, that is a different filing: see company registration.
Requirements
What you'll need.
Have these ready. Snap papers with your phone camera. The form saves as you go, so you can leave and come back.
- Two proposed business names, in order of preference.
- What the business will do.
- The business address and a working business email.
- Your full name, date of birth, gender, phone number and home address as owner.
- A photo of your ID. A snap from your phone is fine.
- A passport photograph.
- A photo of your signature on paper.
How it works
From your phone to your vault.
Two proposed names in order of preference, and what the business will do. The form saves as you go.
Your address, ID, passport photograph and signature. Snap them with your phone camera.
Sign on your phone. The price is shown before you pay and fixed once you submit.
A vetted partner firm checks your details and files the registration. You see each step with its date and time.
Your certificate lands in your vault as a PDF with a verify link.
Why Docufy
What you get with Docufy.
- No CAC portal account to set up or manage.
- A second name on the form, so a rejected first choice does not stop you.
- One price, shown before you pay. No markup on government fees.
- Every step on your phone, with an email at key steps.
Questions
Things people ask about cac business name registration.
How much does CAC business name registration cost in 2026?
The price on this page is one all-in figure. It covers the CAC fee, our service fee and VAT, and you see it before you pay. We add no markup to the CAC fee.
What is the difference between a business name and a company?
A business name is owned by an individual or a small partnership, and the owner is personally responsible for the business. A company is a legal person in its own right, with limited liability for its shareholders. If you need a company, start a company registration instead.
Why do I need two names?
Your first choice may not be available, for example if it is too close to an existing name. A second choice means your application can still go ahead. The CAC decides whether a name is accepted.
Do I need to visit a CAC office?
No. There is no office visit. You fill the form, upload your papers and pay on your phone, and a vetted partner firm files the registration.
How long does it take?
Usually three to four weeks, depending on your business and on CAC approval. The CAC sets the final pace, and you can follow every step on your phone.
By state
CAC Business Name Registration in your state.
Pick your state for local details. The price is the same across Nigeria.
An agent can tell you it’s moving. Docufy shows you.
Start the filing and fill in everything first. You only pay after you submit, and the price is shown before you do.
Leave and come back when you are ready. Your form saves as you go, and a copy stays on your phone if you lose signal.
Cancel a draft any time and nothing is charged. After paying, email us before the partner firm submits and we refund our service fee in full.
Start your cac business name registration.
₦45,750, with a target of 20 business days. Your document lands in your vault as a PDF with a verify link.