The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched free CAC registration and certificates for 250,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises.
The SMEDAN free CAC registration program offers free registration and certification for businesses to enable them gain access to aftercare services and opportunities such as grants, capacity-building programmes, technical support, and market linkages.
In this post, we will provide you with the step-by-step procedure for submitting your application for the free SMEDAN and CAC certificates.
Federal Government Free CAC Registration Details:
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The free business name registration drive is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem by promoting formalization and reducing barriers to growth, in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope vision.
The new CAC–SMEDAN scheme removes these barriers by covering the cost of registration and linking beneficiaries directly to SMEDAN’s MSME database.
Requirements for Federal Government SMEDAN Free CAC Registration
To be considered for the Federal Government SMEDAN Free CAC Registration, you must:
Be a Nigerian citizen.
Have a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
Have a business with a valid address currently running in Nigeria.
Note: MSMEs already on SMEDAN’s database without CAC registration automatically qualify for this free registration drive.
Benefits of Federal Government Free CAC Registration 2025
The Federal Government SMEDAN Free CAC Registration will provide you with the following benefits;
Free registration process for SMEDAN and CAC.
Certification at no cost.
Saves you ₦11,000 – the cost of registering a business name on CAC portal
You will gain access to aftercare services and opportunities such as grants, capacity-building programmes, technical support, and market linkages.
Lowering barriers and creating an enabling environment for you as an entrepreneur.
Required Documents for the Free SMEDAN and CAC Registration
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Application Form
NIN document
Passport Photograph
How to Apply for SMEDAN Free CAC Registration 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the SMEDAN Free CAC Registration, interested and qualified candidates should;
Visit the SMEDAN portal: http://portal.smedan.gov.ng
Sign up and complete your registration on the portal.
When asked if you have a CAC number, select “No”.
Submit your details to complete the process.
Once registration is completed, you will be contacted with the next steps to finalize your free CAC registration.
