Register your business
CAC, tax ID, bank account and permits in Nigeria
Business name or company?. A business name is cheaper and fine for testing. Investors will ask for a limited company before they put in money.
Register
Get your company on record
- Corporate Affairs Commission (Fee): Register a business name or a limited company in Nigeria. How to use it: Run a name availability search first. Choose business name or private limited company. File online and keep your certificate and status report.
- Business Registration Service Kenya (Fee): Register a business name or company in Kenya through eCitizen. How to use it: Reserve your name on eCitizen. File the registration forms online. Download your certificate once approved.
Tax and banking
Get a tax ID and open an account
- Federal Inland Revenue Service (Free): Get your company tax ID in Nigeria. How to use it: Use your CAC number to apply. Keep the TIN with your company documents. Your bank will ask for it.