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CAC registration support
From name search to registration and post-incorporation support.
We help business owners understand the registration route, prepare the required information and process applications through the appropriate CAC channels. Our support covers Business Names, Companies Limited by Shares, incorporated trustees/NGO registration and common post-incorporation changes.
Business Name registration
Private Limited Company (Ltd) incorporation
NGO / Incorporated Trustee support
CAC post-incorporation filings and updates
Certified status/report and related documentation support
Business Name or Limited Company?
Understand the practical difference before you register.
This is a high-level decision guide. The right structure depends on ownership, risk, funding, contracts and long-term plans.
Structured company
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Has a separate legal identity from its shareholders.
Uses directors and shareholders and receives an RC number.
Often better suited to businesses planning larger contracts, investment, multiple owners or structured growth.
Can hold assets, enter contracts and continue beyond changes in individual ownership, subject to company law.
Requires more formal statutory records and ongoing compliance than a Business Name.
Simpler structure
Business Name
Commonly used by sole proprietors or partnerships trading under a registered name.
Receives a BN number rather than an RC number.
Generally simpler to set up and maintain for small or owner-managed businesses.
The business is not a separate company limited by shares, so the legal structure differs from an Ltd.
Can be a practical starting point where the owner does not yet need a company structure.
Still unsure? Tell us your type of business, number of owners and what you plan to use the registration for. We can explain the practical options before you submit. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Recent CAC work
A small sample from 800+ registrations handled.
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After registration
Business registration is often the first compliance step.
Depending on your business and industry, you may also need tax, SCUML, trademark or tender-related documentation.