The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced an upward review of its service fees, set to take effect from August 1, 2025.
The announcement was made via the commission’s official social media channels on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
According to the CAC, the fee adjustment is driven by prevailing economic conditions, rising operational costs, and input from key stakeholders. The commission said the changes are part of ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery and digital transformation while maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s corporate registry.
The revised fees will affect services across companies, business names, limited partnerships, and incorporated trustees.
Among the key changes, the fee for voluntary striking-off has increased to ₦50,000 for small companies and ₦100,000 for public companies, up from the previous ₦25,000. Company relisting will now cost ₦50,000 for LTD/GTE and ₦100,000 for public companies. Due diligence via self-service is now ₦50,000. Requests for an extension of time to hold an annual general meeting will cost ₦100,000 for public companies and ₦50,000 for others.
Historical search reports will now range from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000 per request. Restricting a director’s residential address attracts a ₦25,000 fee, while obtaining a certified true copy (CTC) of any document will now cost ₦5,000 per copy.
For limited partnerships, the cost for both voluntary striking-off and relisting is ₦25,000. A letter of good standing is ₦10,000, while registration and certified copies of documents are now ₦30,000. A change of name will attract a ₦10,000 fee.
Regarding business names, voluntary striking-off now costs ₦10,000, relisting ₦25,000, and an application for cessation ₦10,000. CTCs will be ₦5,000 each, and restriction of a proprietor’s address will cost ₦25,000.
Name reservations remain unchanged at ₦1,000 for standard applications, while reserved names with restricted words still cost ₦5,000.
The new fee structure is expected to affect business owners, lawyers, compliance officers, and others who engage with the CAC’s corporate registry. The commission emphasized that the adjustments aim to support improved efficiency, faster turnaround times, and enhanced digital service delivery.
