Created by - Chinedu Ibekwe
Here’s a concise step-by-step guide to searching for a registered company or business name in Nigeria via the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal:How to Check Company/Business Registration on CAC PortalVisit the CAC Website:Go to the official CAC portal: https://www.cac.gov.ng.Access the Search Tool:Look for the "Search" or "Public Search" option (often under Services or e-Services).Alternatively, use the direct search link (if available):https://search.cac.gov.ng/homeEnter Company/Business Name:Type the full or partial name of the company/business you want to verify.Complete the CAPTCHA ("I’m not a robot").Click "Search".Review Results:If registered: The result will show:RC Number (for companies) or BN Number (for business names).Registered name and address.Date of incorporation.If unregistered: A blank table or "No result found" will appear.Key NotesRC vs. BN Numbers:RC: Registered Companies (e.g., Limited Liability Companies).BN: Business Names (e.g., sole proprietorships/partnerships).Verification for Job Seekers: Always cross-check a company’s RC/BN number to avoid scams.Name Reservation: Use the portal to check name availability before registering a new business.For further assistance, contact CAC via info@cac.gov.ng or visit their office.
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