The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a revision of its service fees, which will come into effect on August 1, 2025. The update follows a comprehensive evaluation of economic conditions, increasing operational costs, and consultations with major stakeholders.
In a public notice seen by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the CAC stated that the review aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of its services while aligning with evolving business demands and technological advancements in Nigeria.
According to the Commission, “In pursuit of better service delivery and digital transformation, the Commission has found it necessary to adjust certain fees starting from August 1, 2025. This follows careful assessment of prevailing economic factors and active engagement with stakeholders.”
The CAC emphasized that the revised pricing structure is moderate and competitively benchmarked to ensure the continued integrity and efficiency of Nigeria’s corporate registry.
The Commission further affirmed its dedication to transparency and customer satisfaction, noting that the new charges are structured to support sustainable service delivery and improved user experience.
Details of the updated fees can be found on the CAC’s official website: www.cac.gov.ng.
The new charges will impact various users of CAC services, including business owners, lawyers, compliance professionals, and others involved in post-incorporation filings and regulatory processes. The changes affect services for companies, limited partnerships, business names, and incorporated trustees.
For companies:
- The fee for voluntary striking-off has increased to N50,000 for small companies and N100,000 for public companies (from the previous N25,000).
- Relisting a company now costs N50,000 for private (LTD/GTE) and N100,000 for public companies.
- Self-service due diligence searches are uniformly priced at N50,000.
- Applications for an extension of time to hold AGMs will now cost N100,000 for public companies and N50,000 for others.
- Historical search reports range from N20,000 to N30,000 based on the report type.
- A fee of N25,000 applies for restricting a director’s residential address.
- Certified true copies (CTCs) of documents or extracts are now charged at N5,000 each.
Under Limited Partnerships:
- Voluntary striking-off and relisting attract a fee of N25,000.
- Letters of good standing are N10,000.
- Registration and CTC of documents cost N30,000.
- Name changes are charged at N10,000.
For Business Names:
- Voluntary striking-off now costs N10,000.
- Relisting is set at N25,000.
- Applications for cessation are N10,000.
- CTCs of documents or extracts are N5,000 each.
- Restriction of a proprietor’s address is priced at N25,000.
- Name reservation fees remain unchanged at N1,000, while reservations involving restricted terms continue to cost N5,000.
- The CAC reassured the public that these changes are designed to sustain high service standards while supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation in corporate administration.
