Has your company relocated or discovered an error in its official records? It's a legal obligation to notify the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and update your registered address to maintain compliance and accurate public records. This address serves as the company's legal headquarters for all official correspondence from regulators and stakeholders.
Updating Your Company’s Registered or head office address with CAC: Step-by-Step Guide
Under Section 39 of CAMA 2020, every registered company must maintain a registered office address in Nigeria and notify the CAC of any change within 14 days of the relocation.
This article explains how to change your company address with CAC, including the process, cost, requirements, and legal implications.
Understanding the Registered Office Address
When registering a company with CAC, you must provide a registered office address; the physical location where the company conducts business and receives official documents.
This address is part of the public record and appears on your company profile, status report, and incorporation certificate. If your company changes its address, you must officially file a Change of Address application with CAC to update this record.
In Nigeria, a valid company address must:
Be a physical and verifiable location (not a P.O. Box)
Include a house or building number, street name, and landmark (if applicable)
Be located within Nigeria
Why Update Your Company’s Registered or Head Office Address with the CAC
Updating your CAC-registered address ensures your company remains compliant and reachable. Common reasons include:
Relocation: Moving to a new office, city, or state
Lease expiration: Ending or changing office premises
Operational restructuring: Changing headquarters or merging offices
Compliance updates: Correcting outdated or incorrect CAC records
Tax or regulatory reasons: Aligning with FIRS or other agency requirements
Mandatory Pre-Filing Requirements for CAC Address Change
Before starting the online filing process on the CAC’s iCRP portal, you must have the following documents and compliance checks in order:
1. Clear All Annual Returns (The Green Light)
The CAC will not process any major post-incorporation change, including an address update, if the company has outstanding Annual Returns or has accrued penalties. All annual filings must be up-to-date.
2. Pass a Board Resolution
The decision to change the company's address must be formally approved by the Board of Directors.
- Requirement: The Board must hold a meeting and pass a Board Resolution formally approving the change of the registered address.
- Documentation: This Resolution must be officially recorded and signed by the director(s) (and the company secretary, if one is appointed) and prepared for online upload.
3. Engage a CAC-Accredited Agent
The filing for a change of address is a post-incorporation matter that must be handled by a CAC-accredited professional (such as a lawyer, chartered accountant, or chartered secretary).
Step-by-Step CAC Process for Changing a Company Name (iCRP)
The entire process is completed online through the CAC's Company Registration Portal (iCRP) by a CAC-accredited agent.
Step 1: Prepare the Required Documents - Gather the necessary documentation for a swift, query-free submission.
- The New Address: It must be a physical, verifiable address in Nigeria (not a P.O. Box).
- The Signed Board Resolution: The formal approval from the company's directors.
Step 2: Initiate the Online Filing - Your accredited agent logs into the iCRP portal and navigates to the "Post-Incorporation Services" section to begin the "Change of Address" filing. They will complete the electronic form with your company's RC number and the full details of the new address.
Step 3: Upload Documents and Pay Fees - The signed Board Resolution is uploaded to the portal. The system will then generate a payment request for the statutory filing fee, which must be paid to the CAC.
Step 4: Await Approval and Download the Updated Status Report - Once the CAC reviews and approves the submission, the change is effected in the public register.
- Important Note: Unlike a name change, you will not receive a new Certificate of Incorporation. Instead, the approval is confirmed by an updated CAC Status Report (or E-Status Report), which will now reflect the new address.
Cost and Timeline for a CAC Address Change
Changing your address is a relatively quick and affordable post-incorporation filing.
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