The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will begin the comprehensive review of its service fees from August 1.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, the commission said the adjustment followed an in-depth review of current economic realities, escalating operational costs, and widespread consultation with industry stakeholders.
The development underscores the CAC’s broader objective of delivering more efficient, technology-driven services tailored to the evolving needs of Nigeria’s business environment.
The notice read: “The Commission wishes to inform the general public, esteemed customers, and all stakeholders that in our continued efforts to improve service quality and delivery, it has become necessary to review certain service fees effective August 1, 2025.”
The CAC stressed that the changes were designed to be modest and competitive, while also supporting its push for a fully digitalized and customer-centric corporate registry.
“This decision follows the careful consideration of prevailing economic realities, rising operational costs, as well as engagement with critical stakeholders,” it added.
“The review aligns with our commitment to enhancing service delivery and maintaining the integrity of the Nigerian Corporate Registry.”
For many Nigerian business owners, lawyers, and compliance officers, the announcement signals a shift in how regulatory services will be priced going forward, especially as post-incorporation filings, compliance requests, and other documentation become increasingly digital and demand higher infrastructure investments.
Key Changes in the Revised Fee Structure
The updated fees cover a wide range of services across companies, limited partnerships, business names, and incorporated trustees. Notable revisions include:
Voluntary Striking-Off: For small companies, the fee has increased from ₦25,000 to ₦50,000. Public companies will now pay ₦100,000.
Company Relisting: Now costs ₦50,000 for LTD/GTE and ₦100,000 for public companies.
Due Diligence Search (Self-Service): Set at a flat rate of ₦50,000 across all entities.
Annual General Meeting Extension: Public companies will pay ₦100,000, while others are set at ₦50,000.
Historical Search Reports: Ranging between ₦20,000 and ₦30,000, depending on the request type.
Certified True Copies: Priced at ₦5,000 per document or extract.
Under Limited Partnerships, the Commission listed the following changes:
Voluntary striking-off and relisting: ₦25,000 each
Letter of good standing: ₦10,000
Registration and Certified True Copies: ₦30,000
Change of name: ₦10,000
For Business Names, updated fees include:
Voluntary striking-off: ₦10,000
Relisting: ₦25,000
Application for cessation: ₦10,000
CTC of documents or extracts: ₦5,000 each
Restriction of Proprietor’s Address: ₦25,000
Meanwhile, name reservation fees remain unchanged at ₦1,000 for standard names and ₦5,000 for restricted words.
