INCORPORATED TRUSTEES REGISTRATION
NGO Registration in Nigeria: Register Your Incorporated Trustees With CAC
Fast, stress-free NGO registration in Nigeria for foundations, churches, mosques, associations, clubs and unions. Our accredited CAC consultants draft your constitution, handle the newspaper publications and follow your application to approval, whether you are in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt or anywhere within or outside Nigeria.
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Newspaper Publications Included
Within or Outside Nigeria
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Who Needs Incorporated Trustees Registration?
If your organisation exists for a social, religious, educational or charitable purpose, not for profit, NGO registration in Nigeria is done as Incorporated Trustees.
NGOs and Foundations
Charities, non-profits and development organisations.
Churches and Mosques
Religious bodies and ministries of every size.
Associations and Clubs
Alumni, professional, social and community associations.
Unions and Cooperatives
Trade unions, market and town unions, and similar groups.
Why Register Your NGO With CAC?
Legal Recognition
Your organisation becomes a legal body that can own property, sign agreements and sue or be sued in its own name.
Access Grants and Donors
Most local and international donors only fund registered organisations.
Open a Corporate Bank Account
Banks need your CAC certificate to open an account in your organisation's name.
Protect Your Name
No other organisation can register the same name once yours is approved.
Protect the Trustees
Trustees act for the organisation, not as private individuals.
Build Public Trust
Members, partners and the government take a registered organisation more seriously.
NGO Registration Packages and Prices
Clear prices for NGO registration in Nigeria, including CAC fees, newspaper publications and our service.
Founder's Package
- CAC Certificate of Incorporation
- Status Report
- Partnership Agreement
- 2 newspaper publications
- NRS TIN
- Printout of all registration documents
- Framed CAC certificate
- FREE nationwide delivery
MOST POPULAR
VIP Founder's Package
- Everything in Founder's Package
- SCUML certificate
- Letterhead design and printout (5 copies)
- FREE nationwide delivery
VVIP Founder's Package
- Everything in Founder & VIP Founder Package
- 1 iron seal
- 1 ID card
- Corporate bank account opening
- FREE access to the Founder's Box
- FREE nationwide delivery
All prices cover up to 4 trustees. Ready in 4 to 8 weeks.
Note: If CAC rejects the submitted name(s) 3 times, you’ll have to pay an extra fee of ₦6,000 for another name to be submitted.
Not sure which to pick? Ask a consultant on WhatsApp.
HOW IT WORKS
How NGO Registration in Nigeria Works With Us
1
Choose a Package
Pick the package that fits your organisation and click Order Now.
2
Share Your Details
We collect trustee details, aims and objectives, and your meeting minutes.
3
Publish and File
We reserve your name, draft your constitution, run the 2 newspaper publications and file with CAC.
4
Get Your Certificate
We follow up with CAC until your Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for NGO Registration in Nigeria
What You Need
- 2 or 3 proposed names for the organisation
- Aims and objectives of the organisation
- Details of at least 2 trustees: valid ID, passport photograph, signature, address, phone and email
- Name and address of the chairman and secretary
- The organisation's address
- Minutes of the meeting where the trustees were appointed
- Your common seal design (we can provide one)
Good to Know
Incorporated Trustees registration takes 4 to 8 weeks, longer than a business name or company, because CAC requires 2 newspaper publications and a period for public objections before approval.
Our package prices cover up to 4 trustees.
Don’t have your constitution or minutes ready? We will draft them for you as part of every package.
WHY CHOOSE US
A Trusted NGO Registration Agent in Nigeria
Since 2018, Profound Impact Consults has helped 500+ founders across 4 continents register and grow their organisations. Here is what you get when you choose us for NGO registration in Nigeria:
- Accredited CAC consultants who draft your constitution properly
- Newspaper publications handled for you
- Fully online, with digital signing and no office visits
- Head office in Ibadan and a Lagos branch by appointment
- Support after registration: SCUML, bank account, TIN and annual returns
- Fast replies, usually within 1 hour during business hours
Trusted by 500+ Founders
QUICK ANSWER
NGO registration in Nigeria (Incorporated Trustees) with Profound Impact Consults starts from ₦160,000 for up to 4 trustees, including CAC fees and 2 newspaper publications. It takes 4 to 8 weeks. You need at least 2 trustees, your aims and objectives, a constitution and meeting minutes. We draft all the documents for you.
Last updated: 7 October 2026 | Reviewed by the Profound Impact Consults team
NGO Registration in Nigeria: FAQs
Registration makes your organisation a legal body. It can then open a corporate bank account, own property, sign agreements and apply for grants. Most donors, partners and government agencies only work with registered organisations.
Incorporated Trustees is the CAC registration for non-profit organisations in Nigeria, such as NGOs, foundations, churches, mosques, associations, clubs and unions. It is registered under Part F of CAMA 2020.
It usually takes 4 to 8 weeks, longer than a business name or company, because of the 2 newspaper publications and the objection period CAC requires. We follow up with CAC at every stage and keep you updated.
You need at least 2 trustees. Each trustee provides a valid ID, passport photograph, signature, address and contact details. Our package prices cover up to 4 trustees.
Yes. CAC requires a constitution that sets out your aims, objectives and how the organisation is run. We draft it for you as part of every package.
CAC requires your application to be published in newspapers so the public can raise objections, if any, before approval. All our packages include the 2 required publications.
Our consultants will help you adjust the name into a format CAC will approve while keeping the main idea. If CAC rejects the submitted name(s) 3 times, there is an extra fee of ₦6,000 for each new name submitted after that.
Yes. We handle NGO registration in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and every other state in Nigeria. Our head office is in Akobo, Ibadan, and our Lagos branch office is open by appointment. The process is online, so you never need to visit a CAC office.
Yes. Everything is done online with digital signing, so Nigerians living outside Nigeria can register their organisation without appearing in person.
No. Our accredited CAC consultants draft your documents and handle the filing. If you already have a lawyer, we are happy to work with them.
SCUML is registration with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering under the EFCC. NGOs are required to register, and banks usually ask for it before opening a corporate account. It is included in our VIP and VVIP Founder’s packages.
Yes. Incorporated Trustees must file annual returns with CAC every year, starting from the year after registration. Late filing attracts penalties. We can handle this and your other compliance needs.
No. The package price includes CAC fees, newspaper publications, documentation and our service for up to 4 trustees. The only possible extra is ₦6,000 per new name if CAC rejects your submitted name(s) 3 times. You will know the full cost before we start.
Choose a package above and click Order Now, then complete payment. A CAC consultant will contact you, usually within 1 hour during business hours. You can also order on WhatsApp.
NGO Registration in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja and Port Harcourt
Visit our Ibadan head office or book a Lagos appointment. We work with Clients in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and every other states in Nigeria.
Head Office: Ibadan
1, Adeoya Layout, Iyana Olopa, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Branch Office: Lagos
Visits are by appointment only. Book an appointment and we will share the address with you.
Ready to Register Your NGO?
Fast, fully online NGO registration in Nigeria. We usually reply within 1 hour during business hours.