The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has introduced new mandatory requirements for all business name online update requests, effective immediately.
In a statement posted on its X account on Wednesday, the commission said applicants must now provide additional personal and contact information to strengthen verification procedures and improve the accuracy of business records.
“Under the new guidelines, every Business Name Online Update submission must include the date of birth, registered office email, proprietor’s email address, phone number for the registered office or proprietor (if different), and a valid means of identification,” the CAC stated.
The commission explained that the updated requirements are part of ongoing reforms designed to enhance documentation integrity, prevent fraud, and ensure seamless communication with business proprietors.
By mandating these details, the CAC aims to streamline its database, simplify compliance checks, and deliver more secure and efficient services to entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Business proprietors have been urged to comply with the new guidelines to avoid delays in processing their requests.
The CAC, Nigeria’s regulatory authority for the registration and management of companies and business names, has been modernising its processes over the years, transitioning from manual systems to a fully online platform to facilitate easier registration and updates for businesses nationwide.
