New CAC Guidelines: Here’s What You Must Do To Update Your Business Name

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has introduced new mandatory requirements for all online Business Name update requests, effective immediately.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement shared on its handle on Wednesday, December 10, the commission explained that applicants must now provide additional personal and contact information to strengthen verification and improve the accuracy of business records.

Under the updated guidelines, every Business Name online update submission must include the proprietor’s date of birth, registered office email, personal email, phone number (for either the registered office or proprietor if different), and a valid form of identification.

The CAC emphasized that these changes are part of broader reforms designed to enhance documentation integrity, prevent fraud, and ensure efficient communication with registered business owners.

By requiring these extra details, the commission aims to streamline its database, simplify compliance checks, and provide more secure and effective services to entrepreneurs nationwide.

The agency urged business owners to strictly follow the new guidelines to avoid delays in processing. Over recent years, the CAC has modernized its operations, shifting from manual procedures to an efficient online platform for registrations and updates.