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What is the company registry in Nigeria?
Corporate Affairs Commission
Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria, Office 145
About Nigeria
The Nigeria Companies Registry is located in Abuja and was founded in 1990.
Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a country in West Africa. The main language of Nigeria is English which is spoken by 92% of the population with other languages such as Igbo and Yoruba spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Naira (NGN). The population of Nigeria is over 236.74 million.
Nigeria Economy
The Real GDP in Nigeria is in the region of $1.275 trillion with a GDP per capita of $5,600. Nigeria economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Nigeria are crude petroleum, natural gas, fertilizers, refined petroleum, gold.
Main Trading Partners of Nigeria
The leading export and import partners for Nigeria are:
Exports: Spain 13%, India 12%, France 7%, US 7%, Netherlands 6%
Imports: China 32%, Belgium 11%, Netherlands 10%, India 8%, US 5%
Nigeria Certificate of Incorporation
The Nigeria Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Nigeria Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Nigeria company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Nigeria register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Nigeria customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Nigeria Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Nigeria the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 1990
What information is free to view at Nigeria Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Nigeria the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Nigeria Company Name
Nigeria Representatives
Nigeria Director and proprietors
Nigeria Current status (active/inactive)
Nigeria Activity / Type of business
Nigeria Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Nigeria Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Nigeria register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Nigeria
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Nigeria.
Types of Companies in Nigeria
Businesses in Nigeria can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Private Limited Company (Ltd.): a private company limited by shares
Public Limited Company (PLC): a public company limited by shares
Limited by Guarantee (Ltd./Gte.): a company limited by guarantee (non-profit company)
Unlimited (ULtd.): A company with a share capital, similar to its limited company (Ltd., or PLC.) counterparts, but where the liability of the members or shareholders is not limited
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): Only allowed in the state of Lagos, Nigeria
Partnership: Arrangement in which parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests
Can you order a Nigeria Apostille Certificate?
No, Nigeria has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Nigeria has not agreed to this Nigeria company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Nigeria Company Registry?
The Nigeria Company Register is in English languages.
Nigeria Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Nigeria has 97 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 12 consulates and four other representations.
Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, hosts 104 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 65 consulates and another five representations located in Nigeria.
Nigeria Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Nigeria. Our local partner is based in Lagos which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Nigeria including Abuja, Benin City and Ibadan. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Nigeria Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Nigeria from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Nigeria Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2017)
Nigeria Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2020)
Nigeria Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Albania Nigeria Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Albania.
Nigeria Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Nigeria. Our specialist Nigeria skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Nigeria Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Nigeria Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Nigeria. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Nigeria Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Nigeria?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Nigeria?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Albania?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.