Naija Nametor

CAC Compliance Center

CAC Compliance Center

Ensure your business name meets all Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission requirements

CAC Compliance Checker
Check if your business name complies with CAC guidelines before registration
CAC Naming Guidelines
Key requirements for business name registration in Nigeria
Prohibited Elements
  • • Government/regulatory terms without consent
  • • Banking/financial terms without license
  • • University/educational terms without approval
  • • Obscene or offensive language
  • • Misleading or deceptive terms
Best Practices
  • • Use clear, descriptive names
  • • Avoid overly long names
  • • Check for existing trademarks
  • • Consider cultural sensitivity
  • • Ensure name reflects business activity
CAC iCRP PortalCAC Guidelines
Regulatory Contacts
Contact information for obtaining consent for restricted words
Financial Services

CBN: Central Bank of Nigeria

SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission

NAICOM: National Insurance Commission

Education & Others

NUC: National Universities Commission

NBTE: National Board for Technical Education

CAC: Corporate Affairs Commission