Register Your Non-Profit Organization in Nigeria—Fast, Simple & 100% Online
Affordable registration for NGOs, Foundations, Charities, and Associations—powered by CAC-accredited professionals.
Launch your mission for change with a legally recognized non-profit registered through the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Whether you’re launching an NGO, charity, foundation, or association, SplashDict makes the process seamless, affordable, and fully compliant with Nigerian law.
Why Register a Non-Profit Organization with the CAC?
Legal Recognition
Operate as a distinct legal entity with the authority to enter contracts, own property, and enforce rights.
Exclusive Name Rights
Protect your organization’s identity across Nigeria with CAC-approved name reservation.
Limited Liability Protection
Trustees (IT) bear no personal liability. LTD/GTE members commit a fixed guarantee, shielding personal assets.
Build Trust & Credibility
Reassure donors, partners, and regulatory bodies with a formal CAC registration.
Access Opportunities
Access grants, open bank accounts, and qualify for local and international funding.
Perpetual Succession
Ensure your non-profit continues even if members or trustees change over time.
Requirements for Registration of Non-Profit Organization with CAC
How It Works — Our Simple Process
1. Choose Package
Select and pay securely online.
2. Fill Form
Provide your organization’s details in minutes.
3. We File with CAC
Our experts handle all documentation.
4. Get Documents
Receive your CAC Certificate of Registration, MEMART/Constitution, and Status Report,
Types of CAC Non-Profit Registration
Choose the perfect structure for your non-profit needs:
Suited for larger NGOs, non-profits, or professional membership bodies needing formal corporate status without shareholding.
Key Features:
- Members guarantee debts, not shareholders.
- Requires Attorney General approval or newspaper publication.
- Receive CAC Certificate of Registration (autogenerated TIN), Status Report, and MEMART.
- Timeline: 35–40 working days.
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Handled by CAC-accredited agents and ICSAN-certified professionals.
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Registration in 30–50 days, no delays.
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100% Online
Secure, digital process from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
A non-profit organization is an entity established for charitable, educational, religious, or other social purposes without the intention of making a profit, focusing on community impact.
There are two main types: Incorporated Trustees (ideal for community-based groups like churches, charities) and Companies Limited by Guarantee (LTD/GTE, suited for larger NGOs or formal non-profits).
Incorporated Trustees are simpler, managed by trustees, and do not have shareholders or guarantors, ideal for small, community-focused non-profits. LTD/GTE has a corporate structure with guarantors committing to cover liabilities, suited for larger, formal organizations.
Incorporated Trustees are typically used by associations, NGOs, religious, or cultural groups with trustees managing the organization.
LTD/GTE is used for non-profits that operate more like companies (e.g., foundations, professional associations) with members who guarantee a sum instead of owning shares.
The following classifications shall apply to incorporated trustees;
1) Religious
2) Educational
3) Literary
4) Scientific
5) Social
6) Developmental
7) Cultural
8) Sporting
9) Charitable
10) Others.
Key requirements include:
- Name Reservation: Submit two unique name options for CAC approval.
- Objectives: Clearly state the non-profit purpose of your organization.
- Registered Address: Provide a valid Nigerian address.
- Application Letter: Signed by the Chairman, Secretary, or a Solicitor.
- Declaration of Trustees: Each trustee must swear a statutory declaration in the High Court.
- Minutes of Meeting: Extracts of the meeting appointing trustees and adopting the Special Clause.
- Governing Documents: Submit the organization's constitution with a Special Clause.
- Newspaper Publications: Publish notices in two newspapers (one local and one national) inviting objections within 28 days.
- Trustees' Details: Provide full details and valid ID for each trustee.
Key requirements include:
- Name Reservation: Obtain a name availability code from CAC.
- Objectives: Clearly state the non-profit purpose of your organization.
- Registered Address: Provide a valid Nigerian address.
- Application Letter: Signed by the Chairman, Secretary, or a Solicitor.
- Governing Documents: Submit the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MEMART) with clauses on profit distribution, winding up, and contributions.
- Guarantors' Details: Provide full details and valid ID for each guarantor.
- Attorney General's Approval: Obtain consent from the Attorney General or publish notices in three newspapers if approval is delayed.
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC): List individuals with substantial influence over the organization’s decisions or assets.
- Incorporated Trustees: Approximately 30–45 working days, subject to newspaper publication and CAC processing.
- LTD/GTE: Approximately 35–50 working days, depending on the Attorney General's approval or newspaper publication timeline.
The CAC is required to obtain the consent of the Attorney General of the Federation before registering a Company Limited by Guarantee.
If the Attorney General does not respond within 30 days, the CAC will publish the application in three national daily newspapers, inviting objections within 28 days of the last publication.
After the name and availability are conducted and a name has been approved and reserved, the trustees would then publicize their intention to register the NGO in two newspapers. One of the newspapers must be a newspaper that circulates nationwide while the other could be a local newspaper.
The reason for the newspaper publication is for public awareness of the intention to register the trustee and also for anyone who has an objection to notifying the CAC of such objections.
The newspaper publication would usually last for 28 days.
After the expiration of 28 days and if there are no objections, the organization can now be submitted for registration.
Yes, both Incorporated Trustees and LTD/GTE entities are required to file annual returns with the CAC.
While not mandatory, engaging a lawyer or Chartered Secretary or CAC consultant like SplashDict can simplify the process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements like AGF approvals or High Court declarations.
Yes, the CAC’s portal supports online registration, but some steps (e.g., High Court declarations for Incorporated Trustees) may require physical submission, which SplashDict can handle.
