How Much Does It Cost to Register a Business in Nigeria? (2026)

Key takeaways: CAC government fees for a business name total ~₦13,600 (stamp duty + filing). With an agent, expect ₦15,000–₦50,000 total. Oya Legal charges ₦15,000 all-in. LLCs cost ₦80,000–₦200,000+. Watch for hidden fees from agents.

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What are the CAC government fees for a business name?

Fee	Amount
Name reservation	₦500
Registration fee	₦10,000
Stamp duty	₦2,000
Certified True Copy (CTC)	₦1,100
Total	~₦13,600

How much do agents and lawyers charge for business name registration?

Provider	Total Cost
DIY (CAC portal)	~₦13,600
Budget agent	₦15,000–₦25,000
Mid-range agent	₦25,000–₦40,000
Law firm	₦30,000–₦50,000+
Oya Legal (WhatsApp)	₦15,000

What hidden fees should I watch out for?

Some agents charge extras not disclosed upfront:

• “Processing fee” — ₦2,000–₦5,000 added after you start
• Name search fee — charged separately
• Document “processing” — extra for handling uploads
• Rush fee — extra for “expedited” processing (CAC processes all applications the same way)

With Oya Legal, ₦15,000 is the final price. No extras.

How much does LLC registration cost in Nigeria?

Fee	Amount
CAC fees total	₦35,000–₦50,000+
With agent/lawyer	₦80,000–₦200,000+
Annual returns (ongoing)	₦5,000–₦10,000/year

Is it worth paying for a registration service?

The DIY route saves ₦1,400 compared to Oya Legal. But the CAC portal typically takes 1–3 hours of frustrating form-filling, document uploading, and troubleshooting. If a rejected application means starting over, the real cost of DIY is higher than it looks.

What is the cheapest way to register a business name?

1. Absolute cheapest: DIY on CAC portal — ~₦13,600
2. Best value: Oya Legal — ₦15,000 (₦1,400 more, but we handle everything)
3. Most expensive: Law firm — ₦30,000–₦50,000+

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