CAC Business Name Registration in Abuja (FCT)

CAC business name registration in Abuja costs ₦35,500 all-inclusive through our CAC-accredited agent, covering the government filing fee and the registration service fee together. A Limited Liability Company registration costs ₦65,500 all-inclusive. Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), not a state, and is home to CAC’s own headquarters — but registration is still done entirely online, so being based in Abuja doesn’t require any office visit or in-person appointment either.

This guide covers what CAC business name registration costs in Abuja, what you need, how the process works, and answers to the questions we hear most from FCT-based business owners.

What’s Included in the ₦35,500

• Business name availability search
• Business name reservation
• Completion and submission of the CAC application
• CAC government filing/processing fee
• Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• A CAC Status Report confirming your business is active on the public register

What’s Not Usually Included

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) registration for Business Names (included automatically for Limited Liability Companies at ₦65,500)
• Annual returns filing in future years — a separate, recurring cost

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost

Requirements for CAC Business Name Registration in Abuja

1. Two proposed business names, ranked in order of preference
2. A valid means of ID — National ID (NIN), international passport, or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in the FCT — a home address is acceptable if you don’t yet have commercial premises
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — a specific description matched to CAC’s approved business-line list

Step-by-Step: How to Register in Abuja

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal.
2. Reserve the name once confirmed available.
3. Complete the application with your business details and FCT address.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration and Status Report, typically within 5–7 working days.

Registering from Anywhere in the FCT

The process is identical whether you’re registering from the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, or Abaji — your specific area within the FCT only affects your registered business address, not the registration process itself.

Why Use a CAC-Accredited Agent, Even Though CAC HQ Is in Abuja

Being based in the same city as CAC’s headquarters doesn’t mean self-filing is simpler — the portal and process are identical nationwide, and in-person visits to CAC offices aren’t part of standard business name registration regardless of proximity. A CAC-accredited agent still reduces the risk of name rejection, formatting errors, and delays, the same as anywhere else in Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC business name registration cost in Abuja? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, ₦65,500 for a Limited Liability Company — the same national pricing as every other state, since CAC fees don’t vary by location.

Is Abuja a state? No. Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), administered separately from Nigeria’s 36 states, though it’s treated the same way as a state for CAC registration purposes.

Since CAC’s headquarters is in Abuja, do I need to visit in person? No. Business name registration is done entirely online nationwide, including for businesses based in the FCT.

How long does registration take in Abuja? Typically 5–7 working days when the application is submitted correctly the first time.

Can I register a business name without a lawyer? Yes. A lawyer isn’t required for a standard Business Name registration.

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? You’ll need to submit an alternative — have two or three backup names ready before starting.

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