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Corporate Affairs Commission: Nigeria's company register

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registers companies, business names and incorporated trustees in Nigeria. Its public search shows whether an entity is registered, its registration number and status.

Release calendar

What it publishes

• Company and business name registrations.
• Registration numbers (RC and BN numbers) and status.
• Incorporated trustees (associations and NGOs).

Key datasets

• CAC public search
  Search registered entities by name or number.
  Updated: Continuous

APIs and downloads

• CAC website
  Registration services and paid certified extracts.

When it publishes

Updated as registrations and filings are processed.

How to use it to check a claim

1. Search by RC number where possible.
2. Check status and date of registration against the claim.

Common mistakes

• The CAC site blocks many automated tools; search manually in a browser.

How do I check if a company is registered in Nigeria?

Use the CAC public search at search.cac.gov.ng.

Links checked 14 October 2026. This page describes what the source publishes and gives no verdict on any claim.