Please note
Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with the CAC. This is general information, not legal or financial advice — register and manage your business only on the official CAC portals (pre.cac.gov.ng and post.cac.gov.ng) and pay through official channels. You can register a business name or a simple company yourself; for complex structures consider a professional. Beware clone sites and agents charging inflated fees.
What post-incorporation covers
Post-incorporation refers to everything after your certificate is issued — updating your company’s details and keeping it compliant — handled on the post-incorporation portal at post.cac.gov.ng.
Common changes
- Change of directors (appointment/resignation).
- Change of registered address.
- Change of company name.
- Increase in share capital and allotment of shares.
- Appointment/change of company secretary.
How to file a change
- Log in to post.cac.gov.ng.
- Select the relevant change/form (for example, notice of change of directors or address).
- Enter the new details and upload any required resolutions/documents.
- Pay and submit; CAC updates the record.
Keep records current
Keeping your CAC record accurate matters for banking, contracts and compliance — update changes promptly, and don’t forget your annual returns.
Tips
- File changes promptly after board decisions.
- Keep resolutions and evidence.
- Use only post.cac.gov.ng.
Registration is the beginning
Getting your certificate is a milestone, but it's the start of your responsibilities, not the end. A common mistake is filing the certificate away and forgetting it. In reality, immediately after registration you'll typically want to open a corporate bank account (using your certificate and RC/BN number), confirm your auto-generated TIN, and set up basic record-keeping. Depending on your sector you may also need SCUML registration, permits or licences. Think of incorporation as switching on a set of ongoing obligations that keep your business legitimate.
Staying in good standing
The single most important ongoing duty is filing annual returns every year — a status filing (separate from tax) that keeps your entity active on the CAC register, required even if you didn't trade. Alongside that, keep your tax affairs in order with the NRS/state authority so you can obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate when needed. Good standing isn't automatic — it's the result of these routine filings. Let them slide and you risk penalties, a strike-off, and problems exactly when you need to prove your status.
Filing changes as they happen
Businesses evolve, and CAC needs to know about certain changes. Expect to file updates when you change your registered address, directors/partners/trustees, company name, or share capital, or make other structural changes — keeping the public record accurate. Doing this promptly avoids mismatches between your real situation and your CAC record (which cause problems in banking, contracts and verification). Keep your login, documents and details organised, diarise your annual-returns date, and treat post-incorporation compliance as a light but regular routine rather than a one-off scramble.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change a company’s directors on CAC?
On post.cac.gov.ng, file the notice of change of directors, enter the new details, upload the required resolution/documents, pay and submit.
How do I change my company’s registered address?
File a change of address on the post-incorporation portal (post.cac.gov.ng) with the new details.
Can I change my company name after registration?
Yes — you can apply for a change of name through the post-incorporation process, subject to availability and approval.
How do I increase my share capital?
File a notice of increase in authorised share capital (and allotment) on post.cac.gov.ng, and pay the applicable fees/stamp duty.
Where do I make post-incorporation changes?
On the CAC post-incorporation portal at post.cac.gov.ng.
What do I do after registering my business?
Registration is the start of your obligations, not the end. Typically: open a corporate bank account (using your certificate and RC/BN number), confirm your auto-generated TIN, set up record-keeping, and obtain any SCUML registration, permits or licences your sector needs. Then keep up ongoing filings.
What are my post-incorporation obligations?
The main one is filing annual returns every year (a status filing separate from tax) to stay in good standing on the CAC register — required even if you didn't trade. Keep your tax affairs in order too, and file updates when key details change.
How do I keep my company in good standing?
File your annual returns every year (even if dormant), keep your tax affairs in order with the NRS/state authority, and file changes to your details promptly. Good standing isn't automatic — it's the result of these routine filings, and letting them slide risks penalties and strike-off.
Do I need to tell CAC when my company details change?
Yes — file updates when you change your registered address, directors/partners/trustees, company name, or share capital, or make other structural changes, to keep the public record accurate. Doing it promptly avoids mismatches that cause problems in banking, contracts and verification.
Is registration a one-time thing?
No — incorporation switches on ongoing obligations: annual returns each year, tax compliance, and filing changes as they happen. Treat post-incorporation compliance as a light but regular routine (diarise your annual-returns date) rather than a one-off, or you risk penalties and strike-off.