🚨 Important Update: CAC to Increase Service Fees Effective September 1, 2025 — What You Need to Know and How to Avoid Unnecessary Costs
If you’ve been procrastinating on registering your business, changing your company’s name, or filing annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria, now is the time to act.
Effective September 1, 2025, the CAC will increase the fees for several essential business-related services. These increases are part of their plan to manage rising operational costs and further their digital transformation agenda. Meanwhile, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has made no such announcement—so, for now, tax-related charges remain stable.
But what does this really mean for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals?
📌 Breakdown of Services Affected by the CAC Fee Increase
Here are some of the critical CAC services that will experience a fee hike:
✅ Business Name Registration
✅ Limited Liability Company (LLC) Registration
✅ Incorporated Trustees Registration
✅ Voluntary Striking Off of a Public Company
✅ Historical Search Reports
✅ Filing of Annual Returns (for BN, LLC, and Trustees)
✅ Requesting a Letter of Good Standing
✅ Change of Name Applications
✅ Filing for Cessation of Business
✅ Extension Requests for Annual General Meetings
✅ Certified True Copies (CTC) of Company Documents
Whether you’re a startup, small business, NGO, or established enterprise, these changes can affect your budget—especially if you delay essential filings or registrations.
⚠️ Why This Matters: The Real Cost of Delay
A fee increase might seem minimal, but for businesses working with tight budgets, it could disrupt planning and growth. Here’s what delay could cost you:
🔸 Delayed Registration = Higher Startup Costs
🔸 Postponed Annual Returns = Penalties + Increased Filing Fees
🔸 Lack of Compliance = Risk of Account Freezes or Disqualification from Grants & Loans
🔸 Ignoring Updates = Missed Opportunities (contracts, tenders, verification, etc.)
✅ What You Should Do Right Now
To avoid paying more or dealing with last-minute pressure, take action before September 1st, 2025:
✔️ Register your Business Now – Business Name, LLC, NGO/Trustee
✔️ File Annual Returns Early – Save yourself from backlogs and penalties
✔️ Process that Name Change – Rebrand affordably while you still can
✔️ Request CTCs & Letters of Good Standing – Key documents for tenders, loans, and verification
✔️ Update Company Records – Avoid future administrative costs
🛡 How MarbCorporate Can Help You Beat the Deadline
At MarbCorporate, we offer fast, accurate, and affordable CAC-related services. Let our experts help you complete your registrations, filings, or changes before the new fees apply.
We assist with:
✅ CAC Registration (BN, LLC, NGOs/Trustees)
✅ Filing of Annual Returns
✅ Business or Company Name Change
✅ Letters of Good Standing
✅ Certified True Copies (CTCs)
✅ SCUML Registration
✅ Trademark & Tax Identification
✅ Business Structure Consultation
📞 Contact Us Today — Let’s Save You Time & Money Before September 1st!
📱 Call/WhatsApp: 08070734839
📧 Email: info@marbcorporate.com.ng
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🧠 Final Thoughts
The CAC’s fee increase is a clear sign that the cost of doing business is rising. But with the right support, you can stay compliant, beat the price hike, and keep your business thriving.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Let MarbCorporate handle your business registrations and filings swiftly—before the new fees kick in.
“Taking action today can save you more than money—it can save your business tomorrow.”