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(41)CAC Registration · 5 min read
Business Name vs Limited Company (LTD) in Nigeria - Which Should You Register?
The difference between a CAC Business Name and an LTD is bigger than most founders realize. Here's how to choose right the first time.
ReadPricing · 4 min read
CAC Registration Pricing in Nigeria - What You'll Actually Pay (From ₦37,000)
CAC fees aren't a flat rate. Here's the honest breakdown of what determines your final cost - package, category, share capital and agent.
ReadCompany Structure · 6 min read
Share Capital & Share Allotment Explained - How to Split Your Nigerian LTD
Authorised vs issued shares, allotment splits, and the mistakes that lock co-founders into bad equity decisions. Read before you file.
ReadAgents · 4 min read
Why You Should Always Use an Accredited Agent (Not DIY CAC)
CAC's self-service portal looks tempting - until your name is rejected, your objects are wrong, and your share structure can't be fixed without paying again.
ReadPost-Incorporation · 5 min read
SCUML & TIN - Why Your CAC Certificate Alone Isn't Enough
Most founders think CAC registration is the finish line. It's actually the start. Here's what you still need before any bank will take you seriously.
ReadInternational · 6 min read
US LLC vs UK LTD - Which Is Better for a Nigerian Founder?
Mercury, Stripe, global clients, tax. The honest comparison of forming a US LLC vs a UK LTD when you're based in Nigeria.
ReadTrademarks · 5 min read
Trademark Registration - Protect Your Brand Locally & Globally
Your CAC name does NOT protect your brand. Here's how trademarks work in Nigeria, the US, and globally via Madrid Protocol.
ReadNGO · 5 min read
NGO Registration in Nigeria - Incorporated Trustees Step by Step
Want to run a foundation, faith-based org, or non-profit? Here's how Incorporated Trustees registration actually works and why it takes longer than an LTD.
ReadExport · 4 min read
NEPC Export License - How to Legally Export From Nigeria
Selling cocoa, sesame, hibiscus, garments, or anything else abroad? You need an NEPC license before any port will clear your goods.
ReadCAC Registration · 4 min read
CAC Name Reservation - Why It Starts at ₦1,000 and Why It Matters
Before any CAC registration, you must reserve your business name. Here's how it works, what it costs (from ₦1,000), and the rules that get names rejected.
ReadPassport · 5 min read
Nigerian International Passport - Application, Renewal & Re-issuance
Whether it's your first 64-page booklet, a renewal, or a lost-passport replacement - here's the complete process, requirements, and what slows people down.
ReadSMEDAN · 4 min read
SMEDAN MSME Registration - The Certificate That Unlocks Government Grants
CAC makes you a legal entity. SMEDAN officially classifies you as Micro, Small or Medium and unlocks CBN, BOI and government grant programmes.
ReadBanking · 5 min read
How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in Nigeria (Without Getting Rejected)
GTBank, Zenith, Access, UBA, Wema, Sterling, Stanbic - they all want the same documents. Miss one and your account sits in limbo for weeks.
ReadCompliance · 4 min read
CAC Annual Returns - File Yearly or Get Struck Off
Yes, even if you didn't trade. Skip annual returns and CAC will eventually strike off your company, freeze your bank account and block contracts.
ReadHow AMG Works · 3 min read
Done-For-You vs Do-It-Yourself - Which AMG Tier Should You Pick?
Two ways to register with AMG. One ships in days while you focus on the business. The other costs less and teaches you the system.
ReadBanking · 4 min read
NIN, BVN & CAC Name Mismatch - Why Your Bank Account Is Stuck
Banks now cross-check your NIN, BVN and CAC records line by line. One letter wrong and your corporate account sits in limbo for weeks.
ReadRegulatory · 5 min read
NAFDAC Registration - For Food, Drink, Cosmetics & Herbal Products
Selling skincare, food, drinks, supplements or herbal products in Nigeria? NAFDAC number is non-negotiable - and it scares founders for no reason.
ReadDiaspora · 5 min read
Diaspora Founders - How to Register a Nigerian Business Without Coming Home
Based in the UK, US, Canada or Dubai? You can fully register a Nigerian CAC company, get TIN, SCUML and even open a bank account remotely.
ReadTax · 5 min read
VAT, TIN & Tax Compliance for Nigerian SMEs (2026 Guide)
₦25M turnover threshold, monthly VAT filings, withholding tax credits - here's the SME tax setup that keeps FIRS happy and your bank account open.
ReadTrademarks · 6 min read
Nigerian Trademark - Step-by-Step Filing Walkthrough
From class selection to the 'TM' badge - exactly what happens when you file a trademark in Nigeria, how long it takes, and what trips founders up.
ReadCAC Registration · 5 min read
Why CAC Keeps Rejecting Your Business Name (And How To Fix It Fast)
Most CAC name rejections come from 5 avoidable mistakes. Here's the checklist we use at AMG to get names approved on the first try.
ReadCAC Registration · 6 min read
Share Capital & Allotment in a Nigerian LTD - Explained Simply
Authorised shares, allotted shares, share capital, percentage ownership - here's what each term actually means and what to put on your CAC form.
ReadTax & Compliance · 4 min read
TIN Registration in Nigeria 2026 - Who Needs It and How Long It Takes
Tax Identification Number basics for individuals and companies - when CAC auto-generates it, when you have to apply, and what banks now insist on.
ReadNGO & Trustees · 7 min read
Registering an NGO / Foundation in Nigeria (CAC Part C) - 2026 Guide
Incorporated Trustees, name reservation, trustee declarations, newspaper publication, SCUML and the realistic 8–14 week timeline.
ReadGrants & Funding · 4 min read
SMEDAN MSME Certificate - Why Every Nigerian Small Business Should Have It
SMEDAN registration is cheap, fast and unlocks CBN intervention funds, BOI loans, grants, training and government supplier slots.
ReadCompliance · 5 min read
SCUML in 2026 - Who Actually Needs It and How To Get It
Banks now block account opening for many businesses without SCUML. Here's the simple version of what it is, who needs it, and how AMG gets it for you.
ReadBanking · 5 min read
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Nigeria (2026 Checklist)
Every document Nigerian banks ask for in 2026 - and the common reasons applications get sent back.
ReadCompliance · 4 min read
CAC Annual Returns - Cost, Deadlines, and Penalties in 2026
Skipping annual returns gets your company marked 'inactive' and blocks bank, SCUML and tender activities. Here's the simple version.
ReadIdentity · 4 min read
NIN / BVN Name Mismatch - Why It's Blocking Your Registration & How To Fix It
Banks, CAC, and FIRS now cross-check NIN and BVN. One spelling difference and everything stalls. Here's the fix.
ReadWhich Is Better · 6 min read
CAC vs SCUML vs Trademark - What's the Difference (and Which Do You Need First)?
Three registrations, three completely different purposes. Most Nigerian founders confuse them and waste money. Here's the plain-English breakdown.
ReadWhich Is Better · 5 min read
Business Name vs Enterprise vs LTD - Which Should You Register in 2026?
'Enterprise' and 'Business Name' are the same thing legally. 'LTD' is completely different. Here's how to choose without regretting it later.
ReadWhich Is Better · 5 min read
NGO vs LTD for an Impact Business - Which Structure Is Better?
Running something social? You can register as Incorporated Trustees (NGO) or as a Limited company. The wrong choice can block grants and tax breaks.
ReadWhich Is Better · 4 min read
SMEDAN vs CAC - What's the Difference and Do You Really Need Both?
CAC makes you legal. SMEDAN classifies you as an MSME and unlocks grants, CBN loans and BOI schemes. Here's why every Naija founder should have both.
ReadWhich Is Better · 5 min read
DIY vs Done-For-You Registration - Which Is Actually Cheaper in 2026?
On paper DIY looks cheaper. In reality, name rejections, bank refusals, missing SCUML and wasted weeks usually cost more. Honest comparison.
ReadWhich Is Better · 4 min read
'I Have My CAC, So My Brand Is Protected' - Why That's Dangerously Wrong
CAC registration only protects the company name from being re-registered. It does NOT stop competitors from using your brand. Trademark does.
ReadBrand Identity · 5 min read
Brand Identity Design - What You Actually Get (And Why It Matters Before You Trademark)
Logo alone is not a brand. Here's what a real identity package includes and why filing a trademark on a weak logo wastes money.
ReadCopyright · 4 min read
Copyright vs Trademark for Your Logo - Do You Need Both?
Copyright and trademark protect different things. Most serious Nigerian brands eventually file both. Here's why.
ReadExport · 5 min read
NEPC Export Licence - Who Needs It and How to Register
If you're exporting anything out of Nigeria - from shea butter to software services - NEPC registration is not optional. Here's the clean path.
ReadNGO · 5 min read
Foundation, Initiative or Cooperative - Which Non-Profit Structure Fits?
Not every good cause needs to be a Foundation. Here's how Foundations, Initiatives, Trusts and Cooperatives compare in Nigeria.
ReadCompliance · 4 min read
SCUML Checklist 2026 - Documents, Timeline and How to Avoid a Bank Freeze
The EFCC is auditing DNFBPs more aggressively. Here's the exact SCUML checklist AMG uses for 2026 filings.
ReadBrand Identity · 4 min read
Naming Your Brand for Nigeria - 7 Rules Before You File
CAC rejects thousands of names each week. Here are the rules our filers use to get names approved on the first try.
ReadQuick answers
(19)- CAC makes your business legal (Business Name / LTD / NGO). SCUML is an EFCC anti-money-laundering certificate required in regulated sectors (NGO, real estate, consulting, hotels, jewellery, car dealers, etc.) before banks will fully open your corporate account. Trademark protects your BRAND name and logo from competitors - CAC does NOT do this. Order: CAC → TIN → SCUML (if applicable) → Trademark.