Why CAC Is Increasing Its Fees in 2025 – What Nigerian Business Owners Must Know
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a review of its service fees, with the new rates becoming effective from August 1, 2025. This move has sparked discussions among business owners, legal practitioners, and compliance officers across Nigeria.
If you’re wondering why this is happening and what it means for you, this post breaks it down in simple terms.
Why the CAC Is Increasing Its Fees
The CAC’s decision to adjust its service charges is driven by several important factors:
1. Rising Operational Costs
Like many government agencies, the CAC faces increasing operational costs. Maintaining a digital-first system, staff welfare, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery has become more expensive in recent years.
2. Sustaining Digital Transformation
The Commission has made major strides in digitizing its services, allowing business owners to register and manage companies online. However, this digital transformation comes at a cost—upgrading platforms, technical support, server maintenance, and user experience improvements require continuous investment.
3. Harmonization and Fair Pricing
The fee increase also aligns CAC’s rates with those of similar corporate registries in other countries. According to the commission, the revision is modest and takes into account economic realities while still keeping Nigeria competitive for business.
4. Encouraging Timely Compliance
By announcing the new fee structure early, the CAC is also encouraging businesses to file their pending applications before the deadline. This helps clear backlogs and improves service delivery efficiency.
Which Fees Are Affected?
While the full updated fee schedule will be released officially, some of the key services expected to see price changes include:
Voluntary striking-off
Relisting of companies
Certified True Copies (CTCs)
Due diligence search services
Annual General Meeting (AGM) extension applications
Restriction of director/proprietor address visibility
For example, striking off a small company will now cost ₦50,000 instead of ₦25,000, while for a public company, it could rise as high as ₦100,000.
What Should Business Owners Do Now?
✅ File Before August 1
If you have any pending CAC filings—whether it’s business name registration, document filing, AGM extension, or others—now is the best time to act. Filing before August 1, 2025 means you pay the old rates.
✅ Budget for Future Transactions
If you’ll need CAC services later in the year, start adjusting your business budget now to reflect the new rates.
✅ Stay Informed
The CAC is expected to release the full updated fee schedule on its official portal. Bookmark it and follow CAC’s social media for official announcements.
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📣 Conclusion
Fee increases are never welcome, but understanding the “why” behind CAC’s decision helps everyone plan better. As Nigeria’s business landscape continues to evolve, efficient corporate governance and digitization will play a critical role—and the CAC wants to stay ahead.
Don’t wait until the fees go up. Take action today, save money, and stay compliant!