The CAC Registration Bible: How to Register Your Business Name in Nigeria Yourself Without Paying an Agent
Are you about to pay an agent ₦50,000–₦150,000 to
register your business name?
Stop.
The government fee is ₦26,000.
The process takes 3–5 days.
You can do it 100% yourself — online.
This guide shows you exactly how.
THE CAC REGISTRATION BIBLE is a complete step-by-step
workbook for Nigerian entrepreneurs who want to register
their business name on the CAC portal themselves — without
paying an agent, without confusion, and without getting
rejected.
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WHAT'S INSIDE:
✅ PART 1: What CAC Registration Is & Why You Need It
— Why banks, clients, and platforms require it
— What you unlock the moment you're registered
✅ PART 2: The 3 Types of Registration
— Business Name, Limited Liability (Ltd),
Incorporated Trustee
— A simple worksheet to help you pick the right one
✅ PART 3: Your 5-Day Action Plan
— Day 1: Create your CAC account
— Day 2: Search and reserve your business name
— Day 3: Fill your registration form
— Day 4: Make payment (₦26,000 total — official fee)
— Day 5: Download your certificate
✅ PART 4: After Your Certificate — What To Do Next
— How to open your business bank account
— How to get your free TIN number
— How to update your invoices and social media
✅ PART 5: Common Errors & How to Avoid Them
— 7 mistakes that cause rejection
— Exact fixes for each one
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ALSO INCLUDED:
📋 Fillable Worksheets (click and type directly in the PDF)
— Business name brainstorm worksheet
— Proprietor details worksheet
— Nature of business description worksheet
— Pricing calculator (see exactly what you pay vs.
what agents charge)
✅ Interactive Checklists
— Tick each step as you complete it
— Never miss a single action
📝 Copy-Paste Templates (proven to get approved)
— Fashion business nature of business
— Food & bakery nature of business
— Beauty & makeup nature of business
— Tech & freelance nature of business
— POS & general store nature of business
— Announcement DM/email to send clients after
registration
— One-page business plan template for your bank
📌 Real Example Included
— See exactly what an approved application looks like
— Business name, nature of business, documents — all shown
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THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
→ You've been meaning to register but don't know where
to start
→ Agents have quoted you ₦50,000+ and you're looking
for a better way
→ You tried the CAC portal before and got confused
or rejected
→ You need a business bank account but don't have a
CAC certificate yet
→ You want to look professional and win bigger clients
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THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
→ You want someone else to do it for you
→ You're not willing to spend 30–60 minutes over
5 days
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WHAT YOU GET:
📄 One interactive PDF workbook
🔗 Clickable links to official CAC portals
📋 Fillable fields — type directly into the PDF
✅ Clickable checkboxes
💾 Works offline after download
📱 Designed for phone and laptop
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Independent guide. Not affiliated with Corporate Affairs Commission. Official CAC fees paid directly to CAC and not included in this guide price.