CAC Private Limited Liability Business Registration Requirements

CAC/Private Limited Liability Business Registration

Register your CAC Private Limited Liability Business 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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Personal details

owner's information
– surname
– first name
– other names
– nationality
– gender
– date of birth
– phone
– email
– nin
– occupation/description
owner's address
– nationality
– state
– LGA
– post code
– city/town/village
– house no/building name
– street
owner's documents
– Passport Photograph
– ID card (national ID or NIN SLIP)
– signature on white paper
– Owner's Percentage Ownership Of Business

Business details

business address
– nationality
– state
– LGA
– business phone number
– business email
– post code
– city/town/village
– house no/building name
– street
business names choices
– First Choice of Name For Business
– Second Choice of Name For Business
– What does your company do?
– Select the exact category of your business(This is the exact category that will be selected directly on CAC)

Other directors info(Leave empty if you own 100% of the business, we will use your personal information data)

Directors info
– ID Card (national ID or NIN SLIP)
– Street
– House No/Building Name
– City/Town/Village
– Postal Code
– Local Government Area
– State
– Nationality
– Percentage Owned
– Signature on White Paper
– Director's name
– Passport-Photograph
– Occupation/Description
– NIN
– Phone
– Date of birth
– Gender
– Other names
– Email

F.A.Qs

Can I pay for limited liability registration in installments?

Yes. Both limited liability registrations offer an installment plan with 2 payments:
- Private Limited Liability Business Registration: 2 payments, two weeks apart
- 2 Million shares or above: 2 weekly payments
What do I need to register a limited liability company?

- The owner's details, address and NIN
- The owner's passport photograph, ID card (national ID or NIN slip) and signature on white paper
- The owner's percentage ownership of the business
- The business address, phone number and email
- Your choices of company name and what your company does
- Details of each director, including their percentage owned
Which limited liability registration should I choose?

If your company will have 2 million shares or more, choose "Private Limited Liability business registration (2 Million shares or above)". Its price is calculated from the number of shares you enter. Otherwise, choose "Private Limited Liability Business Registration".
Business name or limited company: which should I register?

- Business name (enterprise): registered with one owner's details, ID, passport photograph and signature.
- Private limited liability company: also needs the details of each director and their percentage of shares. Choose the "2 Million shares or above" option if your company will have 2 million shares or more.

If you start with a business name, you can later upgrade it with "Upgrading Enterprises to Limited Liability Company".
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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