How to check & Verify a Company on CAC Public Name Search For a company to the legally recognized by the Nigerian government it must be registered by the Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC). How to check & Verify a Company on CAC Public Name Search The duty of CAC is to regulate the formation and management of companies in Nigeria. Therefore before you go into business with that company, it is advised you perform a background check.
You can check if a company is registered under CAC by visiting the cooperation’s public search portal and check the database. To do this simply visit publicsearch.cac.gov.ng:8080
Now enter the name of the company without “Limited” or “LTD”, Check the “I am not a robot” CAPTCHA and click submit. If the company is registered it will display in the search result with the RC No, registered address and date of registration.
If the company is undergoing registration it will also be stated in the search result. However, if you don’t get any result in the search it means the company isn’t registered under CAC and therefore isn’t licensed to operate.
The CAC Public Name Search portal is useful for those looking to verify if a company actually exists, and those who are also trying to figure out a free name for their business.
We find ourself using this portal often, and I hope this guide has been able to simplify your search process. Of recent, the CAC has made company name registration and incorporation process simple. Unlike in the past when you have to visit their physical office, the whole process is now digital and easy.
Visit the CAC Public Search Portal today and begin your journey to legalizing your business today. Though you might find the portal load slowly, this is usually common during peak hours and you can do well to run your search in the early and late hours of the day.
