Guides to staying compliant
Plain-English answers on CAC annual returns, AGMs and filing deadlines under CAMA 2020, reviewed by Afrivest.
CAC annual returns: the complete guide for Nigerian businesses
Who must file CAC annual returns, when each is due under CAMA 2020, how to file online at post.cac.gov.ng, and what happens if you file late.
Late CAC annual returns: penalties, inactive status and how to catch up
Missed CAC annual returns? Penalties on the company and its directors, withheld services, striking off, and how to bring your filings up to date.
AGM requirements in Nigeria under CAMA 2020
When Nigerian companies must hold their AGM, who is exempt, how much notice to give, whether it can be virtual, and the annual return that follows.
Business name annual returns: the 30 June deadline
Sole proprietorships and partnerships registered with CAC must file an annual return by 30 June each year. Here is how to file online, and what you need.
Annual returns for incorporated trustees: NGOs, churches and associations
Incorporated trustees file an annual return between 30 June and 31 December each year, plus half-yearly statements of affairs. Deadlines and what to prepare.
How to check if a company is active with CAC
Use CAC's free public search to confirm a company or business name is registered and active in Nigeria, and what to do if your own shows inactive.