FG Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Opens Free Registration for 250,000 Businesses

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have initiated a nationwide effort to offer free registration for 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and businesses.

This free business name registration initiative aims to enhance Nigeria’s MSME environment by encouraging formalization and minimizing growth obstacles, in accordance with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope vision.

The initiative was unveiled in Abuja on Friday, September 26, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations.

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Benefits of Free Registration from the Federal Government and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

Businesses that register will have access to aftercare services and various opportunities, including grants, capacity-building programs, technical assistance, and market connections.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

Application Process

All Nigerian businesses and entrepreneur who are interested and meet the qualifications are to visit the Federal Government of Nigeria at portal.smedan.gov.ng to apply.

Kindly follow the registration process below:

1. Open your browser and visit SMEDAN portal: http://portal.smedan.gov.ng

2. Register by signing up on the portal.

3. You will be asked about having a CAC number, choose “No”.

4. Complete the process by submitting your information.

After your registration is finished, you will receive contact regarding the following steps to complete your free CAC registration.

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