Frequently asked questions

  • To log in to the new iCRP, follow the following steps:
    1. Enter your Username, Email, Phone Number or Accreditation Number
    2. Enter your Password and click Login
    3. First Time Login?
      You’ll be prompted to enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication).
      • Check your email for a verification code
      • Enter the code and submit to access your dashboard
    4. Duplicate Username or Phone Number?
      If the system detects a duplicate username or phone, you’ll be required to update it before logging in.
      • Enter your old username/phone and the new one you wish to use
      • Submit to proceed with login
    5. Not sure which email is linked to your account?
      Click the "Check Email" button on the login page to view it.
    6. No longer have access to your email?
      Send a request to helpdesk@cac.gov.ng or ict@cac.gov.ng with your account details to request an email update.
  • Name reservation is now automated — you’ll get instant approval once payment is successful.
    STEPS:
    1. Go to your dashboard → click "Name Reservation"
    2. Select Business Classification (Company, LP, LLP, Business Name)
    3. Choose Business Type (e.g. Sole Proprietorship, Private Ltd, etc.)
    4. Enter your Proposed Name
    5. Select Nature and Specific Nature of Business
    6. Click "Check Availability." If available: → Click Continue to Payment. If unavailable: → Click "Update Business Name" or → Click "Get Name Suggestions" for AI options
    7. Then proceed to Payment
    8. Once payment is successful, your name will be approved instantly, and you'll receive your AV Code
  • In the old CRP, names requiring consent were processed through the regular Name Reservation. In the new iCRP, this process has been separated and now stands on its own. Note: This process is still manually reviewed.
    STEPS:
    1. Select your Business Classification and Business Type (e.g., IT, Company Limited by Guarantee)
    2. Select a Reason for Consent Request (e.g., new registration, restricted word, change of name)
    3. Click Continue, then enter your Proposed Name(s)
    4. Fill in required Entity Information, including Email address, Registered address, etc.
    5. Click Save & Continue after each step
    6. Review your application on the Preview Page
    7. If all details are correct, click Proceed to Payment
    8. Complete the payment process via Remita
    9. Your application is sent to an Approving Officer
    10. You'll receive an email update once it is Approved or Queried
  • Business Name registrations are now AI-approved and processed instantly.
    Please Note: The Registration of LLC, IT, LLP, and LP still follow the manual approval review process, while
    STEPS FOR BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION:
    1. From your Dashboard, click Registration on the navbar
    2. Click "Register New Business"
    3. In the pop-up, enter your AV Code (from name reservation)
    4. Click Continue, then fill in Email address, Business address, Date of commencement and Click Save & Continue
    5. Fill in Proprietor’s Details
    6. Upload these documents (in image format only) for each proprietor:
      1. Means of Identification
      2. Passport Photograph
      3. Signature
      Then click "Add Proprietor Document" to save
    7. Click Save & Continue
    8. Review all details on the Preview Page
    9. Click Proceed to Payment and complete payment via Remita
    10. Once submitted, check your application status on the dashboard:
      For Status Action(s) to Take
      Pending The AI is reviewing. Wait a few moments and refresh your dashboard
      Queried
      • Click Action → View Query History
      • Click Action → Modify Application to update & re-submit
      Approved Click Action → Download Certificate and Status Report
  • In the old CRP, filing post-incorporation processes required logging into a separate Post-Incorporation portal. In the new iCRP, thanks to SSO (Single Sign-On), accredited agents can now access Post directly via Pre — no need for separate login.
    STEPS:
    • From your Dashboard, click "Post Inc." or "Post Incorporation"
    • You’ll be redirected to the Post landing page
    • Search for the entity you wish to file
    • Click to proceed to entity's dashboard
    • Proceed with your Post-Incorporation filing
    NOTE: Approval process remains the same for Post — filings are manually reviewed by Approving Officers after submission. The ONLY change is there’s no more separate login to Post Inc.
  • Accredited agents are person(s) or institutions certified by the corporate affairs commission to process and submit pre-incorporation and post-incorporation filings on-behalf of individuals and businesses.
  • On the Login prompt; use the forgot password feature; this would send you an electronic mail notification on further steps to take to reset your password or get a new one
  • Go to the 'Sign in' page and click 'Forgot Password' link and follow the instructions. An email containing a password reset link will be sent to your registered email address. Click on the link or paste it on your browser and follow the steps provided.
  • This stands for the Corporate Affairs Commission - Company Registration Portal.
  • It is easy as visiting services.cac.gov.ng and clicking 'Create Account' button; fill in the form, submit and your account details would be sent to the email address you entered.
  • With your CAC-CRP portal account you can submit pre-incorporation and post-incorporation filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission online in real time. You can also conveniently make payment for these filings from the comfort of your home; 24/7 a year.
  • To register a business in Nigeria; you would need to conduct a name search of the business. You can achieve this using your CAC-CRP account
  • To submit a name availability request successfully; you would need the following:
    • The name(s) to search; a maximum of two options
    • Your CAC-CRP account access (username and password)
    • N500 only
    • Other required information about the type of business (Please use an accredited agent if in doubt)
  • If you do not have a debit/credit card to use for payment online; you can still use your internet banking to pay for fees in the CAC-CRP. If you don't have internet banking either; just generate the bill from the CAC-CRP; walk into any bank branch in Nigeria and make the payment.
  • This service is available for anybody to use from anywhere in the world at any point in time. Payment options available though are debit/credit cards as well as internet banking with any of the Nigerian banks.
  • Once your name search request has been processed; you would receive an email notification in your officially registered email address. Then on logging in to your CAC-CRP account; you would be able to see the status of your application as well as generate the availability approval/disapproval form.
  • You can seek advice from an accredited agent; or make another name search application.
  • Please check the CAC official website at www.cac.gov.ng for information on offices Nationwide
  • Please check the CAC official website at www.cac.gov.ng for information