CAC NGO, Associations & Religious Organizations Registrations Requirements

CAC/NGO, Associations & Religious Organizations Registrations

Register your CAC NGO, Associations & Religious Organizations online with BusinessDesk. Fill in one form, pay, and our team processes it with CAC for you. No queues, no office visits.

Registration Requirements Review

This is what's needed for this service. You don't need everything right away, fill in what you have now and add the rest later.

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NGO/Entity Information

General Information
– NGO Name(First Option)
Address & Contact Information
– House No.
– Confirmation
– Passport photograph
– National ID or NIN slip
– Gender
– Date of birth
– Email Address
– Phone number
– Street Name
– Name of Organization
– City/Town
– LGA
– States
– Board Tenure (In years)
– Aim/Objectives
– Brief description of the organization
– Name of Organization(Incase first and second gets rejected)
– Name of Organization(Incase first gets rejected)

Board of Trustees

Personal Information
– NIN
– Signature
– Passport photograph
– National ID/ NIN slip
– Member position
– Street name
– House Number
– LGA
– State
– Surname
– Occupation
– Email address
– Phone number
– Gender
– Date of birth
– Middle name
– First name

F.A.Qs

Can I pay for NGO registration in installments?

Yes. The installment plan is paid in 2 weekly payments. You can also pay in full.
What do I need to register an NGO, association or religious organization?

- Up to three proposed names for the organization, in case the first is rejected
- A brief description and its aims/objectives
- The board tenure (in years)
- The organization's address, phone number and email
- Details of each trustee: name, date of birth, gender, phone, email, occupation, NIN, address and position on the board
- Each trustee's national ID or NIN slip, passport photograph and signature
Can I add more than one director or trustee?

Yes. The director (or trustee) details can be repeated on the form, so add one entry for each person.
Why do I need to give more than one business name?

If your first choice isn't approved, your next choice can be used instead, so you don't have to start again.
Do I need to visit a CAC office?

No. You fill in your details and upload your documents on BusinessDesk, and we handle the filing. You can follow each step under Management → My Service, with no office visits.
What ID does CAC usually need?

Most CAC registrations ask for:
- A valid means of identification (NIN slip or national ID card)
- A recent passport photograph
- Your signature on white paper

Each service's requirements page lists exactly what it needs.
Which CAC services can I get on BusinessDesk?

Our CAC services include:
- Business Name Registration
- Private Limited Liability Business Registration (including 2 million shares or above)
- NGO, Associations & Religious Organizations Registrations
- Upgrading Enterprises to Limited Liability Company
- Annual Returns filing for Business Names and Small LTDs
- Change of Business Name, Owner's Name or Address
- CAC Certificate and MemArt reprinting
- CAC Status Report
- Person of Significant Control (PSC) Record
- Money Lenders License (Abuja)
How much does a service cost?

The current price is shown on each service's plan page when you choose a plan. For some services, such as limited liability registration for 2 million shares or more, the price is calculated from the details you enter.
Can I earn money with BusinessDesk?

Yes. You can sign up as a BusinessDesk agent and earn commission on the services you process.
Can I pay in installments?

Many services let you pay in installments instead of all at once. Where it's available, you'll see an installment plan next to the full payment option when you choose a plan, showing how many payments there are and how often they're due.
How do I track my request?

Sign in and go to Management → My Service. Each request shows its current status, for example:
- Ongoing Filling
- Registration Form Complete
- Pending
- Awaiting Payment Completion
- Registration In Progress
- Registration Completed
- Awaiting Certificate
- Delivered
Do I need all my documents before I start?

No. Each service shows what's needed on its requirements page. You don't need everything right away: fill in what you have now and add the rest later.
What is BusinessDesk?

BusinessDesk lets you register your business and handle other government services online, including CAC business names, limited liability companies, NGOs, tax identification numbers (TIN) and more, with no queues and no office visits.

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