Starting a business in Nigeria is only the beginning. Once a business is registered, there are still annual returns, statutory filings, changes in directors and ownership, tax registrations, intellectual property protection, and, in some industries, additional licences and regulatory approvals to manage. SplashDict Limited helps businesses handle these processes in one place.
We are a digital corporate secretarial and business compliance services firm helping entrepreneurs, companies, non-profits, professionals, Nigerians in the diaspora, and international businesses manage their business registration and regulatory obligations in Nigeria.
This guide explains how SplashDict simplifies everything from initial registration to tax compliance and business permits, giving you a reliable partner for every stage of your business journey.
What Is SplashDict Limited?
SplashDict Limited is a licensed corporate secretarial and business compliance firm registered in Nigeria (RC 1843334). We are not a law firm. We're a structured, professional services company built to handle every regulatory obligation a Nigerian business faces, from the day it's incorporated to the day it's wound down.
SplashDict was founded by Mathew Ekundayo Mayowa, an IT consultant and licensed member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN). He holds degrees and postgraduate qualifications in Actuarial Science, Project Management, and Information Technology.
From CAC registration and company incorporation to annual returns, corporate changes, tax support, intellectual property registration, and business permits, SplashDict provides practical support throughout the lifecycle of a Nigerian business.
Since launching in 2024, we have supported over 2,000 businesses across Nigeria and beyond. Our services are delivered through a streamlined online platform, with clear requirements, transparent pricing, and professional support from ICSAN-trained chartered secretaries and accredited CAC agents.
SplashDict's Complete Range of CAC & Business Compliance Services
SplashDict covers the entire regulatory lifecycle of a Nigerian business, from first registration through annual compliance, ownership changes, intellectual property protection, tax setup, and industry licensing. Here is every service category on the platform, what it covers, and who it's for.
CAC Pre-Registration Services (Business Formation)
Formal registration with the CAC is an important requirement for businesses operating in Nigeria, depending on the nature and structure of the business. SplashDict handles registration for every business structure recognised under Nigerian law:
- Business Name Registration: for sole proprietorships and general partnerships. The fastest, most affordable option for small businesses, traders, and freelancers.
- Company Incorporation: for private limited companies (Ltd), public limited companies (PLC), and unlimited companies. The standard structure for startups, SMEs, and investor-backed ventures.
- Non-Profit Registration: for Incorporated Trustees (religious bodies, NGOs, foundations, associations) and companies limited by guarantee (LTD/GTE), used by professional associations.
- Partnership Registration: for limited partnerships (LP) and limited liability partnerships (LLP), suited to professional services firms and structured joint ventures.
Whether you're formalising a side hustle or launching a fully funded startup, SplashDict manages document preparation, CAC submission, and certificate delivery, with no office visit required.
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CAC Post-Incorporation Services
Registering a business is not the end of your CAC obligations.
Once an entity has been registered, it must remain properly maintained and, where applicable, meet its ongoing statutory filing requirements.
SplashDict provides CAC compliance services for:
- Companies (private and public)
- Business names (sole proprietors and partnerships)
- Incorporated Trustees
- Limited Partnerships (LP)
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
Specific services include Annual Returns Filing, which confirms to the CAC that a business is still active and operating; Certified True Copies (CTC) of registered documents, which are frequently required for banking, bidding on contracts, or regulatory applications; Status Reports, which confirm the current standing of an entity with the CAC; and Letters of Good Standing, which confirm that a company has met its filing obligations and is in good regulatory standing.
Many businesses lose their good standing not because of any wrongdoing, but simply because they missed a filing deadline. SplashDict's compliance service is designed to ensure that does not happen.
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CAC Filings, Reports & Documents
Some CAC compliance requirements are recurring, while others provide the official documentation needed to prove your business's registration, legal status, or regulatory standing.
Whether you need to maintain compliance, satisfy a bank or regulatory requirement, support a contract or application, or obtain official records of your business, these services help you access the documents and filings that matter.
Essential compliance filings and official documents for maintaining your business and proving its legal status:
- Annual Returns Filing: Keep your statutory records up to date with the CAC.
- Certified True Copies (CTC) of Documents: Obtain CAC-certified copies of your registered business documents.
- Status Report: Get an official report showing your entity's current details and status.
- Letter of Good Standing: Confirm your company's compliance status and good standing with the CAC.
The right filing or official document can be the difference between a smooth transaction and an avoidable delay. SplashDict makes it easier to identify what you need and process it correctly.
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CAC Leadership, Ownership & Governance Changes
Directors and proprietors may be appointed or removed, ownership may change hands, new trustees or secretaries may be appointed, or changes may affect the persons who control or manage the entity.
Where these changes are recognised under the law, they must be properly reflected in the business's statutory records and filed with the CAC. Failing to update the CAC can leave public records inaccurate and create delays during banking, regulatory, due diligence, financing, or business transactions.
Governance, leadership, and ownership updates include:
- Director Changes: Appoint, resign, remove, or update a company director.
- Proprietor Changes: Update the proprietor of a registered business name.
- Trustee & Chairman Changes: Record changes to trustees or the chairman of an Incorporated Trustee.
- Shareholder / Guarantor / Member Changes: Update the registered ownership or membership structure of an entity.
- Secretary Change: Appoint, replace, or update a company secretary.
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC) Changes: Update information relating to the individuals or entities that ultimately exercise significant control.
- Administration / Receiver / Supervisor Changes: File relevant changes involving an administrator, receiver or supervisor.
Keeping these records up to date ensures that your business's registered information reflects its current leadership, ownership and governance structure. SplashDict helps you identify the right filing and process the required CAC updates correctly.
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Entity Changes, Records & Status
As your business evolves, the information held on its CAC record may need to change. You may change the registered name or address, expand or modify your business activities, update your governing documents, alter your share capital, or eventually decide to cease operations.
These changes should be properly documented and, where required, filed with the CAC so that your official records continue to reflect the current position of the entity. Keeping inaccurate or outdated information on record can create problems during banking, licensing, regulatory applications, contracts, due diligence, or other business transactions.
Entity changes, records, and status services include:
- Registered Name Change: Change the legal name of your registered entity with the CAC.
- Registered Address Change: Update the official registered address of your business.
- Business Activity Changes: Update the nature or scope of activities recorded for your entity.
- Governing Documents Changes: Make permitted changes to your company's governing documents and statutory records.
- Capital & Shares Changes: Update your share capital or make other changes affecting the company's share structure.
- Cessation / Striking Off / Dissolution / Liquidation: Handle the formal processes for closing, removing or winding up an entity where applicable.
Keeping your entity's records accurate is more than an administrative exercise. Up-to-date CAC records help ensure that the information third parties rely on reflects the current identity, structure, and status of your business.
SplashDict helps you process these changes correctly and keep your CAC records aligned with the actual state of your entity.
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Corporate Secretarial Services
Beyond registration and one-off filings, some companies need continuous professional secretarial support, particularly those with active boards, multiple shareholders, or complex governance needs.
SplashDict offers retainer-based corporate secretarial services, including:
- Maintaining statutory registers and company books (share register, register of directors, minute books)
- Preparing and filing board resolutions
- Advising on CAC filing obligations and deadlines
- Supporting AGM documentation and board meeting minutes
- Drafting shareholder agreements and governance documents in consultation with legal counsel, where required
If you don't have an in-house company secretary, or your current one needs support, you can engage SplashDict on an ongoing basis.
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Intellectual Property Registration
Registering a business name is not the same as protecting a brand. A business may invest significant time and money in its name, logo, slogan, software, creative work, or other intellectual assets. Protecting those assets can be an important part of building a long-term business.
SplashDict assists with intellectual property services, including:
- Trademark registration: for your business name, logo, slogan, or product name
- Copyright registration: for original creative works, including software, writing, and art
Register your trademark before you invest heavily in marketing; without it, another business can legally adopt a similar name or mark, and your recourse is limited.
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Nigerian Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Every registered Nigerian business has ongoing tax obligations managed through the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). Many businesses, especially newer ones, struggle simply to get properly set up in the tax system.
SplashDict supports:
- TaxPro-Max registration: setting your business up on NRS's online tax platform
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) setup: required for all formal business transactions
- VAT registration and filing: registering for VAT and managing periodic returns
- Tax validation and compliance checks: verifying your status and keeping filings current
- Withholding Tax (WHT) support: guidance on WHT obligations for qualifying payments
- General tax advisory: practical answers to common compliance questions
SplashDict is a corporate secretarial firm, not a tax consultancy or law firm. For complex tax advisory, dispute resolution, or formal tax planning, we recommend engaging a qualified chartered accountant or tax lawyer.
Business Permits & Licences
Some businesses need regulatory approval beyond CAC registration before they can legally operate, and the required agency depends on the industry.
SplashDict assists with:
- NAFDAC registration: for businesses manufacturing, importing, distributing, or selling food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, or packaged water
- General business permits: required in certain regulated industries
- Industry-specific licences: applications to sector regulators such as NAICOM (insurance) and CBN (financial services)
If you're in a regulated industry, getting the right licences in place from day one isn't optional; operating without them creates serious legal exposure.
Why Nigerian Businesses Choose SplashDict
There's no shortage of agents offering CAC registration in Nigeria. Most operate informally through social media inboxes. SplashDict is built differently, on three principles:
1. Everything Happens Online
You never need to visit an office, courier a document, or be physically present in Nigeria. Every service, from CAC registration to annual returns to IP filing, is initiated, processed, and completed through your browser.
2. Pricing Is Published, Not Negotiated
Every service on splashdict.com is listed with its cost upfront. No hidden government fees added at the end, no agency charges revealed after you've started, no back-and-forth over price. The number you see is the number you pay.
3. The Team Is Licensed and Accountable
SplashDict is staffed by ICSAN-trained chartered secretaries and CAC-accredited agents; a registered corporate services firm held to professional standards, not a side hustle run from a personal inbox.
Who SplashDict Serves
SplashDict works with businesses at every stage:
- First-time entrepreneurs registering their first business
- SMEs managing compliance after incorporation
- Established companies navigating shareholder changes or acquisitions
- NGOs and non-profits handling Incorporated Trustees compliance
- Nigerians in diaspora managing Nigerian entities from abroad
- Foreign nationals and international businesses entering Nigeria
- Accountants, lawyers, and consultants needing a reliable compliance partner
How to Get Started with SplashDict
- Browse: Visit splashdict.com and find your service by category. Requirements and pricing are listed in full before you commit.
- Order online: Place your order directly on the platform. No office visit, no WhatsApp back-and-forth.
- Get your checklist: Our team follows up within one business day with a personalised document checklist and clear next steps.
- Submit digitally: All documents are submitted online.
- Receive your certificate: Completed filings and certificates are delivered digitally, wherever you are.
Ready to register, update or keep your business compliant? Browse SplashDict's services, see the requirements and pricing upfront, and start your application online.
SplashDict Limited is a corporate secretarial and business support services firm registered in Nigeria. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For complex legal or tax matters, please engage a qualified legal practitioner or chartered accountant.
