Everything You Need to Know About Timing, Payments, and Certificate Processing in 2025
Introduction
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a price increase on all business registration services, and the panic is real. Many aspiring business owners are now rushing to register before the new prices take effect. But a common question is:
👉 “If I submit my registration before the deadline but my certificate isn’t ready yet, will I still have to pay the new price?”
Let’s break it down clearly, so you can register with confidence.
The Answer: No, You Won’t Pay Extra
As long as you submit your application and complete payment before the official CAC deadline, you are covered by the current (lower) price—even if your certificate is processed after the deadline date.
The date CAC uses to validate your registration is the payment and submission date, not the certificate issuance date.
How This Works Practically
Let’s say:
Deadline: June 30, 2025
You apply and pay on: June 28, 2025
Certificate is ready on: July 5, 2025
✅ You will still be charged the old price
✅ No additional payment is required
❌ You won’t be asked to top up for the new rate
Why Is This Important to Know?
A lot of people are delaying registration because they fear:
They won’t get their certificate in time
The system is slow
They might be forced to pay extra later
But the truth is—as long as you register and pay before the CAC deadline, your fee is locked in.
Don’t Wait—Act Now
The longer you wait, the more likely you’ll:
Miss the deadline
Be forced to pay higher fees
Face delays due to last-minute rushes
At MARB Corporate, we help you fast-track your CAC registration with accurate documents, proper filing, and no errors—so you beat the deadline confidently.
Final Takeaway
Don’t panic if your certificate isn’t ready before the deadline. If you register and pay now, you’re safe from the new CAC price increase.
But don’t delay either—the earlier you act, the smoother your registration process will be.
📞 Let MARB register your business now before the CAC price change takes effect.
📧 marbconcepts@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp/Call: 08083240193