
The CAC Company Status Report in Nigeria is a crucial official document that verifies the current standing and details of a business registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — the sole government agency responsible for company registration and regulation.
What It Is (Official Names)
It is not the original Certificate of Incorporation. Instead, it is a more comprehensive document that reflects any changes made since incorporation.
Key Information Contained in the Report
The Status Report provides a detailed snapshot of the company, including:
1. Company Details: Full name, registration number, and date of incorporation.
2. Registered Address: The official address filed with the CAC.
3. Company Status: Most importantly, it shows if the company is:
Active: In good standing, compliant with annual returns filing.
Inactive / Dormant: Not operating but not dissolved.
Struck Off / Dissolved: Removed from the register for non-compliance (e.g., failure to file annual returns for several years).
4. Share Capital: Authorized and issued share capital.
5. Shareholders (Members): Names, addresses, and details of all shareholders and their shareholdings.
6. Directors: Names, addresses, and particulars of all current directors.
In essence, the CAC Company Status Report is the definitive proof of a company's legal existence, ownership, management, and compliance status in Nigeria.
If you need to obtain one, the recommended first step is to consult a trusted CAC-accredited agent.
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