CAC Penalties in Nigeria: Complete List of Violations, Daily Fines, and How to Avoid Them (2025 Guide)
A friend called me last month. His company had been struck off the CAC register. No warning. No email. Just gone. He probably didn’t see the notification or take it serious as should. He had been running his business for three years; making sales, paying staff, even filing tax returns with FIRS. But he forgot […]
How to Restore a Struck Off Company in Nigeria (2025 Guide)
If you just found out your company has been struck off by CAC, you probably have one question on your mind: Can I fix this? Can you share a post on how to restore a struck off company? The short answer is yes. But it’s going to cost you more time, money, and stress than […]
10 Common CAC Compliance Mistakes Nigerian Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
For most Nigerian business owners, compliance with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) feels like an afterthought: something to “sort out later” when it’s time to apply for a contract, loan, or grant. But those “later” moments often reveal hidden problems that could have been avoided months (even years) earlier. From outdated company records to overlooked […]
Why You Must Fix PSC Issues Before Filing Your Annual Returns
For many Nigerian business owners, filing annual returns feels like just another yearly task, something you do to keep your company active with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). You pay the fee, submit the forms, and assume everything is in order. But here’s what most people don’t realize: a single unresolved compliance detail, like a […]
10 Common PSC Issues That Could Jeopardize Your Business Compliance in Nigeria
If you run a registered company or Limited Liability Company in Nigeria, you’ve probably heard about the PSC requirement. Maybe you’ve even filed it once during incorporation and assumed that was the end of it. It’s important to know the PSC issues Nigerian companies must avoid. But here’s the thing: PSC filing isn’t a one-time […]
CAC Annual Returns: Penalties, Costs & How to Avoid Company Strike-Off in Nigeria
Every Nigerian entrepreneur knows this story: You register a company with CAC, maybe open a corporate account, handle a few transactions, then business shifts. Life happens. That company sits there, forgotten. Three years later, someone mentions your company shows as “inactive” on CAC’s register. Suddenly, panic sets in, and the CAC Annual Returns suffers. Here’s […]
