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CAC Business Registration Class

Register your business with CAC yourself — pick the right structure, pay the right fees, and never miss the filings that come after the certificate.

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About this course

A step-by-step class on registering a business with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission: business name vs limited company vs incorporated trustee, name search and reservation, doing it yourself on the portal vs using an accredited agent, and everything after the certificate — TIN, corporate bank account, SCUML, and annual returns. Built around a realistic end-to-end walkthrough so you can follow the same path for your own business.

Your business is moving well on Instagram and WhatsApp, then one day a customer says 'send your account details — company account o, we don't pay into personal accounts.' That is the moment many Nigerian business owners discover that being unregistered quietly locks doors. Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is what opens those doors, and this course will walk you through doing it end to end.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 6 lessons

  1. Why Register at All — and Which Structure Fits You13 min
  2. Name Search and Reservation Without Tears12 min
  3. DIY vs Accredited Agent: Documents, Details and the True Cost13 min
  4. Full Walkthrough: Registering 'Bisi Threads Fashion' End to End15 min
  5. After the Certificate: TIN, Corporate Account and SCUML13 min
  6. Annual Returns, Penalties and the Pitfall List14 min

Your project

Registration-Ready Pack for a Real Business

A shared Google Doc containing: structure choice with justification, two name options with real CAC public-search evidence, a complete registration details sheet, a DIY-vs-agent cost comparison including one real agent quote, and an after-registration checklist plus 12-month compliance calendar.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is CAC Business Registration Class free?

Yes. CAC Business Registration Class is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does CAC Business Registration Class take to complete?

4 weeks · ~3 hrs/week. There are 6 lessons, about 1 hour of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start CAC Business Registration Class?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in CAC Business Registration Class?

You will build practical skills in CAC portal navigation, Choosing a business structure, Name search & reservation, Registration documents & details, Vetting accredited agents, TIN, corporate banking & SCUML, Annual returns compliance. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for CAC Business Registration Class?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — Registration-Ready Pack for a Real Business and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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