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Free CAC Business Name Checker
Check if a business name is already taken with the Corporate Affairs Commission — free, real-time, no signup required.
Instant & free
No account, no limits. Type a name and see its CAC status in seconds.
Straight from the CAC registry
Every search hits the Corporate Affairs Commission's live public search — the same source used for official registration.
Nothing is stored
We don't save your searches or share them anywhere. It's a straight pass-through to CAC's public data.
Why check before you register
CAC will reject a business name application if it's identical or too similar to one already registered. Checking first saves you the wasted registration fee and the back-and-forth of a rejected submission. A quick search tells you:
- Whether the exact name is already registered
- Its registration status — active, inactive, or under registration
- The registration number (RC) and date it was incorporated
- What category it was registered under (Business Name, Company, NGO, etc.)
- Its Tax Identification Number (TIN), where available
How to check a name in 3 steps
Type the name you have in mind
Enter at least 3 characters — a business name, RC number, or AV code — and pick a category if you want to narrow the search.
Review the matches
We show every close match from the CAC registry, with its status, registration date, and nature of business.
Register or try another name
No matches? That name is likely available. Ready to lock it in? FastCAC can register it for you in as little as 5 days.
Found a name that's available?
FastCAC can register it with CAC in as little as 5 business days, complete with your certificate, logo, and website. Not sure what to call your business yet? Browse our curated marketplace of ready-to-register names instead.
CAC name checker FAQs
Is this CAC name checker really free?
Yes. You can search as many business names as you like at no cost and without creating an account.
Where does this data come from?
Every search is sent live to the Corporate Affairs Commission's own public search system, so results reflect the official CAC registry in real time — not a cached or third-party database.
What does it mean if a name doesn't appear in the results?
No matching results usually means that name is available for registration. We recommend double-checking a couple of close variations too, since CAC also rejects names that are too similar to existing ones.
Can I check company names, business names, and NGOs?
Yes. Use the category dropdown to search specifically within Business Names, Companies (Ltd), Incorporated Trustees (NGOs), Limited Liability Partnerships, or search All Categories at once.
Can I get the Tax ID (TIN) for a result?
Yes. Select a result from the list and click "Get Tax ID (TIN)" to fetch its Tax Identification Number directly from the CAC/FIRS system, where available.
I found a name that's available — what next?
You can register it with FastCAC in as little as 5 business days, complete with your CAC certificate, logo, and website. If you'd rather browse ready-made options, check out our curated business name marketplace instead.
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