Company Registration in Nigeria (Limited Company)
Set up a formal company structure with clear guidance through incorporation.
Startup package from ₦80,000
A limited liability company is a separate legal entity from its owners. It can own property, sign contracts and borrow in its own name, and the shareholders' liability is limited to their shares.
Incorporation is the right structure when you want to raise investment, bid for corporate or government contracts, or separate your personal assets from the business.
Who needs it
- · Founders planning to bring in co-founders or investors
- · Businesses bidding for corporate, government or international contracts
- · Owners who want the business to be separate from their personal finances
What you will typically need
- · Two or more proposed company names
- · The company's objects (what the business will do)
- · Details and valid identification for each director and shareholder
- · The share capital and how shares are allocated
- · The registered office address
- · Passport photographs and signatures of directors and shareholders
How DAES handles it
- 01
Structure
We help you decide on directors, shareholders and share allocation.
- 02
Name and documents
We reserve an available name and prepare the incorporation documents.
- 03
Filing
We file with the CAC and respond to any queries.
- 04
Incorporation
You receive your certificate and company documents, with guidance on what comes next.
Requirements and processing times depend on your case and current regulator rules. DAES confirms exactly what applies to you before you start.
Questions
Can one person own a private company in Nigeria?
Yes. Current company law allows a private company to be set up with a single director and shareholder. DAES will advise on whether that structure suits you.
What is the difference between a business name and a company?
A company is a separate legal entity with limited liability. A business name is not separate from its owner. See our guide comparing the two for a fuller answer.
Ready to start?
Tell us what you need and we will send the requirements and next steps.