CAC Announces New Service Fees Effective August 1, 2025

By the Corporate & Commercial Law Team at O.I.D. Legal Consult

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has officially announced a review of its service fees, with the new pricing structure set to take effect from August 1, 2025. This fee adjustment comes after a comprehensive evaluation of current economic realities, operational costs, and feedback from stakeholders in Nigeria's corporate and legal sectors.

In a public notice released on June 17, 2025, the CAC explained that the fee revision supports the Commission’s transition to a more efficient, digital, and technology-driven registry.

🏛️ Why the Review?

According to the CAC:

“This decision follows the careful consideration of prevailing economic realities, rising operational costs, as well as engagement of critical stakeholders ahead of implementation. The revised fees are modest, competitive and align with our commitment to digitalised operations.”

The Commission emphasized that the update is part of its dedication to transparency, sustainability, and improved customer satisfaction in line with Nigeria’s evolving business environment.

📊 Comparative Table: Old vs. New CAC Fees (Effective August 1, 2025)

Service Description	Old Fee (₦)	New Fee (₦)
Voluntary Striking-Off (Small Companies)	25,000	50,000
Voluntary Striking-Off (Public Companies)	25,000	100,000
Relisting (Ltd/GTE)	25,000	50,000
Relisting (Public Companies)	50,000	100,000
Due Diligence Search (Self-Service)	New	50,000
Extension of Time for AGM (Public Companies)	10,000–20,000*	100,000
Extension of Time for AGM (Others)	5,000–10,000*	50,000
Historical Search Reports	Varies	20,000–30,000
Restriction of Director’s Address	New	25,000
Certified True Copy (CTC) of Documents	2,000–3,000*	5,000 per page
Name Reservation (General)	1,000	1,000
Name Reservation (Restricted Words)	3,000–5,000*	5,000

*Estimates based on prior practice; no official flat rate previously provided for some services.

📘 Fees for Other Corporate Entities

🔹 Limited Partnerships (LPs)

Service	New Fee (₦)
Voluntary Striking-Off & Relisting	25,000
Letter of Good Standing	10,000
Registration & CTC of Documents	30,000
Change of Name	10,000

🔹 Business Names

Service	New Fee (₦)
Voluntary Striking-Off	10,000
Relisting	25,000
Application for Cessation	10,000
CTC of Documents/Extracts (per page)	5,000
Restriction of Proprietor’s Address	25,000

🌐 Where to View Full List

The complete and updated fee schedule is available on the CAC’s official website:🔗 https://www.cac.gov.ng/new-schedule-of-fees-29th-may-2025/

📌 Implications for Businesses and Legal Practitioners

The new fee structure will significantly affect:

• Company secretarial filings

• Post-incorporation services

• Startups and small businesses managing compliance

• Corporate lawyers and chartered secretaries

• NGOs and incorporated trustees filing routine updates

Professionals and stakeholders are advised to plan filings ahead of the implementation date to either benefit from current rates or properly budget for upcoming obligations.

🧾 Conclusion

This fee adjustment reflects the CAC’s shift toward a digitally efficient and self-sustaining regulatory system. While some fees have increased substantially—especially for public companies and major filings—the changes are in line with broader administrative modernization and service delivery improvements.

At O.I.D. Legal Consult, we assist individuals and organizations with:

• Business incorporation

• Post-incorporation compliance

• Due diligence searches

• Corporate restructuring and advisory

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