SMEDAN Offers Free CAC Registration to 250,000 Nigerian Business Owners

SMEDAN CAC Registration

 

SMEDAN and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced an initiative offering complimentary business name registration to 250,000 nano, micro, and small-scale businesses across Nigeria. The program seeks to bring informal enterprises into the formal sector by eliminating registration costs as a hindrance.


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The initiative is designed to enable small-scale businesses to establish legal status, expand their market reach, secure financing, and qualify for government assistance programs.


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Advantages of the Program

  • Free-of-charge business name registration through CAC.
  • Inclusion in SMEDAN’s official MSME registry.
  • Access to SMEDAN’s resources, including training programs, funding opportunities, business development support, and networking with potential markets.
  • Enhanced business credibility and official legal standing.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Nano, micro, or small business operators in Nigeria without existing CAC registration.
  • Enterprises already listed in SMEDAN’s MSME registry that lack CAC documentation.
  • Owners of informal businesses seeking formal recognition.

The deadline for applications is not yet specified. Click HERE to apply.


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