# FastCAC > FastCAC is an online platform for registering a business with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) without an agent. It checks your details for errors, files directly with CAC, and shows you every step until your certificate and TIN arrive in 24 hours. Business Name registration costs a flat ₦40,000, with government fees, stamp duty and the TIN included. > See [Full Documentation](https://fastcac.com/llms-full.txt) for more details. FastCAC is built by DigitalAbode (RC 8561321), a registered Nigerian technology company. It is a registration platform, not a CAC agent. ## Core Services - [Business Name registration](https://fastcac.com/) - Register a Business Name with CAC online. Flat ₦40,000, all-inclusive, certificate and TIN in 24 hours. - [Start a registration](https://platform.fastcac.com) - The FastCAC platform where you fill in your details, upload documents, pay and track your application. - [CAC registration for your product](https://fastcac.com/business) - For companies that want their users to register a business with CAC without leaving their app. ## CAC API (for developers) - [CAC API](https://fastcac.com/api) - The FastCAC API: register Business Names with CAC, check name availability and track registrations, and search, verify and monitor registered businesses, from your own product. Public pricing, free test keys. - [CAC Registration API](https://fastcac.com/api/cac-registration) - Register Business Names with CAC from your own app, start to certificate. Price: ₦35,000 per registration. - [CAC Name Search API](https://fastcac.com/api/business-name-search) - Check whether CAC will accept a business name, with the reason when it won't. Price: ₦80 per check. - [CAC Status API](https://fastcac.com/api/cac-status) - Live status, CAC queries and the certificate for every registration you file. Price: Included. - [CAC Lookup API](https://fastcac.com/api/cac-lookup) - Search CAC's register free by name or number, and get a business's full record with its officers. Price: Free search, ₦200 per lookup. - [CAC Verification API](https://fastcac.com/api/cac-verification) - Check the number, name, status and officers an applicant gives against CAC, for KYB. Price: Free, ₦200 with officers. - [CAC Monitoring API](https://fastcac.com/api/cac-monitoring) - Watch businesses on CAC's register and get a webhook when one goes inactive or changes its name. Price: ₦100 per business, monthly. - [API docs](https://docs.fastcac.com) and [developer dashboard](https://developers.fastcac.com) - Guides, API reference, test keys. ## Tools - [Business Name Generator](https://fastcac.com/tools/business-name-generator) - Describe your business and get CAC-ready name ideas from AI in seconds. Free, no signup. - [CAC Business Name Checker](https://fastcac.com/tools/cac-name-checker) - Check if a business or company name is already taken with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Free, real-time, no signup. - [CAC Public Search](https://fastcac.com/tools/cac-public-search) - Find any registered business or company by name or RC number, with its status and TIN. Free, no signup. - [CAC Fee Calculator](https://fastcac.com/tools/cac-registration-fee-calculator) - Work out CAC registration fees and stamp duty for a business name, Ltd company or NGO. Free, no signup. - [Annual Returns Checker](https://fastcac.com/tools/cac-annual-returns-checker) - Enter your BN or RC number to see your CAC status, which annual returns are due and what CAC charges. Free, no signup. - [Invoice Generator](https://fastcac.com/tools/invoice-generator) - Create and download professional, VAT-ready invoices in Naira or any currency. Free, no signup. - [Get Your NIN Number](https://fastcac.com/tools/get-nin-number) - Forgot your NIN? Get it online with the phone number you registered with NIMC and a quick face check. Price: ₦500, or ₦1,200 with your NIN slip. - [Get Your NIN Slip](https://fastcac.com/tools/get-nin-slip) - Download NIMC's NIN slip as a PDF and a print-ready image with your NIN and a face check. Price: ₦1,000. - [All tools](https://fastcac.com/tools) ## Guides - [How to Check Your NIN Number: 4 Ways (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-check-your-nin-number) - Get your NIN online with your phone number, or try *346# (₦20, often unavailable), NIMC's NINAuth app or an enrolment centre. What each needs. - [Forgot Your NIN? Retrieve It Without the Old SIM](https://fastcac.com/blog/retrieve-forgotten-nin) - Retrieve a forgotten NIN online with the phone number you enrolled with, even without that SIM. *346# costs ₦20 and is often unavailable. - [NIN Slip Download: Printable PDF or Digital Copy](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-get-nin-slip) - Get NIMC's standard printable NIN slip online as a PDF and image with just your NIN, or NINAuth's digital copy, which not every office accepts. - [CAC Verification APIs in Nigeria Compared (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-verification-api-comparison) - Dojah, QoreID, Youverify, Smile ID and FastCAC: which CAC endpoints each documents, what they return, and who publishes per-call prices. - [KYB in Nigeria: A Developer's Guide to CAC Checks](https://fastcac.com/blog/kyb-in-nigeria-developer-guide) - Build KYB for Nigerian business customers: what to collect, how to verify the business and its officers against CAC, check the person's NIN and keep watching. - [How to Find the Directors of a Company in Nigeria](https://fastcac.com/blog/find-company-directors-nigeria) - CAC's public search doesn't show directors. How to see who runs a Nigerian company, check if someone is a director, and find its shareholders and PSCs. - [CAC Status Check: Your Application or Any Company](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-status-check) - Check where your CAC registration is, what queried and approved mean, or whether any registered business is active, online and free. - [How to Verify a Company in Nigeria (Free Check)](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-verify-a-company-in-nigeria) - Check any company or business name on CAC's register for free: confirm the RC or BN number, name and active status, spot the red flags, and see who runs it. - [Is There an Official CAC API? Integration Guide](https://fastcac.com/blog/official-cac-api) - CAC's own API is for a few selected partners. What CAC offers developers, why scraping fails, and how to search, verify and register businesses by API. - [Struggling with Business Ideas? Use Our Free Business Name Generator](https://fastcac.com/blog/best-business-name-generator-nigeria) - Stuck on finding a unique, CAC-approvable name for your brand? Learn how to generate creative Nigerian business name ideas with our free AI tool. - [How to Check If a Business Name Is Taken in Nigeria (Check Business Name)](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-check-if-a-business-name-is-taken-in-nigeria) - Avoid expensive legal disputes and registration delays. Here is a step-by-step guide to checking if a business name is already registered in Nigeria using our free CAC checker. - [How to Create Professional Invoices in Nigeria (Free Invoice Generator)](https://fastcac.com/blog/free-invoice-generator-nigeria-guide) - Learn the essential components of a professional Nigerian invoice, tax compliance rules, and how to use our free, VAT-ready Invoice Generator to get paid faster. - [How to Choose a Great Business Name](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-business-name) - In 2026, naming is about heritage and minimalism. Learn how to pick a name that resonates with the modern Nigerian consumer while remaining simple and unique. - [Everything You Need to Know About CAC Registration](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-registration-guide) - The definitive 2026 guide to CAC registration. From CAMA 2020 compliance and new fee schedules to digital certificates and automatic TIN generation. - [Beyond CAC: The 2026 Post-Registration Compliance Checklist](https://fastcac.com/blog/post-registration-compliance) - You've got your CAC certificate—now what? Discover the 5 essential steps to keep your Nigerian business legal, from TIN and SCUML to corporate banking. - [How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria: Step-by-Step 2026 Guide](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-register-a-business-name) - A complete walkthrough of the 2026 CAC registration process for business names. From name availability search to downloading your digital certificate. - [CAC Registration Requirements: What Documents Do You Need in 2026?](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-registration-requirements) - The mandatory documents required for business registration in Nigeria as of 2026. Includes NIN, digital signatures, and biometric verification details. - [CAC Registration Cost in Nigeria: 2026 Official Fees](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-registration-cost) - Every official CAC fee for 2026 in one place: business names, limited companies and NGOs, stamp duty on share capital, Remita charges and annual returns. - [Business Name Search Nigeria: How to Check Availability (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/business-name-search-nigeria) - Learn how to use the CAC public search portal and FastCAC's free name checker to find and reserve the perfect name for your Nigerian business. - [How Long Does CAC Registration Take? 2026 Processing Times](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-registration-timeline) - Current CAC processing durations in 2026 for Business Names, Limited Companies, and NGOs. Tips to avoid delays and get registered faster. - [Business Name vs. Limited Company: Which is Right for You in 2026?](https://fastcac.com/blog/business-name-vs-limited-company) - Choosing the wrong business structure can cost you thousands in taxes and liability. Compare the pros and cons of Business Names and LLCs under the latest 2026 CAMA regulations. - [How to Open a Business Bank Account in Nigeria (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/corporate-banking-nigeria-guide) - Got your CAC certificate? The documents banks ask for a business name vs a limited company, BVN and NIN checks for owners and directors, digital vs traditional banks, and how long it takes. - [Annual Returns 101: Keep Your Business 'Active' in the CAC Database](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-annual-returns-guide) - Don't let your business name be struck off. Learn how to file annual returns in 2026, the official deadlines, and the penalties for late filing you need to avoid. - [How to Register a Travel Agency with CAC (30M Share Capital Requirement)](https://fastcac.com/blog/registering-travel-agency-nigeria) - Setting up a travel and tour agency in Nigeria requires a minimum of ₦30 million authorized share capital. Learn the exact CAC requirements and licensing steps. - [How to Register a Private School in Nigeria with CAC](https://fastcac.com/blog/registering-a-school-in-nigeria) - Private schools must be registered as Limited Liability Companies. Discover the TRCN requirements, Ministry of Education checklists, and CAC registration steps. - [How to Upgrade from Business Name to Limited Liability Company (Ltd)](https://fastcac.com/blog/upgrade-business-name-to-limited-company) - As your business grows, you may need to upgrade to an Ltd company for tenders and investment. Here is the step-by-step process for a seamless structural upgrade. - [SMEDAN Registration Guide 2026: Get Your SME Certificate](https://fastcac.com/blog/smedan-registration-guide-nigeria) - A SMEDAN certificate unlocks access to government grants, loans, and business support. Learn how to register your small business in 10 minutes. - [Business Name vs. Trademark: Protecting Your Brand in Nigeria](https://fastcac.com/blog/business-registration-vs-trademark) - Many entrepreneurs mistake CAC registration for trademark protection. Learn the difference between registering a business entity and protecting your brand identity. - [What is MEMART? Understanding Your Company's Constitution](https://fastcac.com/blog/what-is-memart-cac) - The Memorandum and Articles of Association (MEMART) is the most important legal document for any Ltd company. Discover why it’s critical for your business operations. - [Group of Companies vs. Holding Company: Which Structure Fits Your Vision?](https://fastcac.com/blog/group-of-companies-vs-holding-company) - Scaling into multiple subsidiaries? Compare the requirements for a Group structure versus a Holding Company under the latest CAMA regulations. - [The Rise of the Single Director Company: Benefits and Limitations](https://fastcac.com/blog/single-director-company-nigeria) - Under CAMA 2020, a single person can now own and direct an Ltd company. Explore the legal advantages and the potential risks of going solo. - [CAC Certificate: Sample, Meaning and How to Download or Verify One](https://fastcac.com/blog/cac-certificate) - What a CAC certificate looks like, what each part means, the three types (BN, RC and IT), and how to download yours or verify someone else's. - [How to Register a Business in Nigeria from the UK, US or Canada (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/register-nigerian-business-from-abroad) - A guide for Nigerians abroad: register with CAC from the UK, US or Canada. NIN, Nigerian address, paying in naira, bank account, tax and FAQs. - [How to Register a POS Business in Nigeria (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/register-pos-business-nigeria) - Why POS agents must register with CAC, business name vs Ltd, what your POS provider asks for, and how to describe the business so it's approved first time. - [How to Register a Fashion Business or Clothing Brand in Nigeria](https://fastcac.com/blog/register-fashion-business-nigeria) - Register your clothing brand or tailoring business with CAC: business name vs Ltd, protecting your brand name, selling online, and tax. No agent needed. - [How to Register a Logistics or Delivery Company in Nigeria](https://fastcac.com/blog/register-logistics-company-nigeria) - Register a logistics or delivery company in Nigeria: why NIPOST wants an Ltd, the courier licence, rider permits, vehicle papers, insurance and tax. - [How to Register an NGO in Nigeria (Incorporated Trustees)](https://fastcac.com/blog/register-ngo-nigeria) - Register an NGO in Nigeria as Incorporated Trustees under CAMA 2020: trustees, constitution, the 28-day objection notice, SCUML and tax exemption. - [How to Register a Church in Nigeria with CAC](https://fastcac.com/blog/register-church-nigeria) - Churches register with CAC as Incorporated Trustees. Trustees, constitution, choosing a name, the 28-day objection notice, SCUML, timeline and branches. - [How to Get Your TIN After CAC Registration (2026)](https://fastcac.com/blog/how-to-get-tin-after-cac-registration) - Your tax number now comes with CAC registration. Where to find it, how to look it up on the new Tax ID portal, what to do if it's missing, and 2026 tax basics. - [All guides](https://fastcac.com/blog) ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://fastcac.com/privacy) - [Terms of Use](https://fastcac.com/terms) - [Disclaimer](https://fastcac.com/disclaimer)