In a strategic move aimed at enhancing service delivery and ensuring seamless digital operations, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a shift in the implementation date for its revised service fees. The Commission revealed that the new fee structure, which was previously expected to take effect sooner, will now be officially enforced starting October 1, 2025.
This development was communicated in a public notice issued by CAC management on August 30, 2025, and comes on the heels of ongoing efforts to stabilize the newly launched Company Registration Portal (CRP) — a digital gateway designed to streamline corporate filings, registrations, and other statutory processes.
According to the Commission, the deferment is part of its broader strategy to ensure full stabilization of the portal before mid-September 2025, demonstrating its commitment to providing stakeholders with a user-friendly, efficient, and fully operational digital environment. This approach, it says, is crucial for a smooth transition into its next phase of digitized service delivery.
The CAC emphasized that this temporary delay is not a step back but rather a forward-looking measure aimed at delivering better value to its customers — which include business owners, legal practitioners, and other corporate stakeholders. It reassured the public that the revised fees would only come into effect from the first day of October 2025, allowing adequate time for the completion of backend upgrades and system optimization.
“The Commission remains deeply focused on building an intelligent, customer-centric registry system that aligns with global standards,” the notice read in part. “We appreciate the patience, cooperation, and understanding shown by our clients and stakeholders throughout this critical transformation phase.”
Over the years, the CAC has been at the forefront of Nigeria’s corporate digitization efforts, rolling out reforms in line with the ease of doing business agenda championed by the federal government. The current phase of its transformation journey centers on automating its services and eliminating bottlenecks in business registration, which has historically been plagued by delays and bureaucracy.
With the full activation of the CRP, users are expected to enjoy a more efficient experience in processing name reservations, company incorporations, filing of annual returns, and other statutory requirements online — without the need for physical visits.
As the October deadline draws near, the Commission has reiterated its resolve to ensure that the digital transition benefits all stakeholders while safeguarding service integrity. The CAC’s latest move signals a pragmatic approach to digital reform, prioritizing functionality and user satisfaction over hasty implementation.
For entities looking to incorporate or make filings before the new fees take effect, the window remains open until the end of September 2025, under the existing rates.
