Register Your Business with Confidence
CAC BUSINESS REGISTRATION SERVICES
Fast, Professional & Reliable Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Registration Services
Starting a business is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Ensuring your business is properly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is the first step toward building a credible, compliant, and successful enterprise.
At Lineage Tax Professionals, we provide end-to-end CAC registration and post-incorporation services for entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, NGOs, churches, foreign investors, and established businesses across Nigeria.
From choosing the right business structure to obtaining your incorporation documents, our experienced consultants handle the entire process professionally and efficiently, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Why Register Your Business?
A registered business enjoys numerous legal and commercial advantages, including:
- Legal recognition and protection
- Enhanced credibility with customers and investors
- Eligibility to open corporate bank accounts
- Ability to bid for government and corporate contracts
- Access to loans and investment opportunities
- Easier tax registration with relevant authorities
- Protection of your business name
- Improved opportunities for business expansion
- Compliance with Nigerian corporate laws
Whether you are launching a small business or a large corporation, registration establishes a solid legal foundation for your operations.
Our CAC Registration Services
Business Name Registration
Ideal for sole proprietors and partnerships looking for a simple and cost-effective way to formalize their businesses.
Suitable for:
- Retail businesses
- Fashion designers
- Freelancers
- Consultants
- Traders
- Online businesses
- Service providers
- Small enterprises
Our service includes:
- Business name availability search
- Reservation of business name
- Preparation of registration documents
- Filing with CAC
- Issuance of registration certificate
- Certified registration documents
- Post-registration advisory
Private Limited Company (Ltd) Registration
The most common business structure in Nigeria, offering separate legal identity and limited liability protection for shareholders.
Ideal for:
- Startups
- SMEs
- Growing businesses
- Technology companies
- Professional firms
- Manufacturing companies
- Construction companies
- Import & export businesses
Our incorporation package includes:
- Company name reservation
- Preparation of incorporation documents
- Filing with CAC
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Status Report
- Tax Identification Number (where integrated or subsequently processed)
- Post-incorporation guidance
Public Limited Company (PLC) Registration
Designed for larger organizations seeking to raise capital from the public or operate as publicly traded companies.
Our services include:
- Corporate structuring advice
- Regulatory compliance support
- Incorporation documentation
- Corporate governance guidance
- Post-incorporation compliance
Incorporated Trustees Registration
Designed for nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Suitable for:
- Churches
- Mosques
- NGOs
- Foundations
- Professional Associations
- Community-Based Organizations
- Clubs and Societies
Our services include:
- Name reservation
- Constitution review and drafting support
- Trustee documentation
- Publication guidance
- CAC filing
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Post-registration advisory
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
An LLP combines operational flexibility with certain liability protections, making it suitable for professional practices and collaborative ventures.
We assist with:
- Registration
- Compliance guidance
- Partnership documentation
- Regulatory filings
Limited Partnership (LP)
Ideal for investment partnerships and businesses with both general and limited partners.
Our services include:
- Registration
- Partnership agreements
- CAC filings
- Advisory on compliance obligations
Foreign Company Registration
We support foreign investors looking to establish or register business operations in Nigeria, subject to applicable laws and regulatory approvals.
Services include:
- Business structure advisory
- CAC registration support
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Liaison with relevant authorities
Registration Process
Consultation
We discuss your business goals and recommend the most suitable legal structure.
Name Availability Search
We conduct a search and reserve your preferred business or company name, subject to CAC approval.
Documentation
We prepare and review all required registration documents.
Submission
We file your application with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Registration Completion
Upon approval, we provide your incorporation or registration documents and advise you on the next compliance steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Processing times vary depending on the type of registration, application completeness, and CAC processing timelines.
Yes. We provide remote registration services and support clients across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The appropriate structure depends on factors such as ownership, liability preferences, funding needs, and long-term business goals. Our consultants can help you evaluate the best option.
Not necessarily. However, professional guidance can help ensure that your registration is completed accurately and that you understand your ongoing compliance obligations.