Business Compliance Services in Nigeria
Never miss an important regulatory deadline again. Encirco manages your annual returns, CAC post-incorporation filings, and compliance renewals — so you can focus on running your business.
Get Started with ComplianceWhat is Business Compliance?
Business compliance in Nigeria refers to the ongoing legal and regulatory obligations that every registered company or business name must fulfil with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other government bodies. This includes filing annual returns, updating company information, renewing compliance certificates like SCUML, and maintaining accurate statutory records. Non-compliance carries legal penalties including fines and deregistration.
Our Compliance Services
Annual Returns Filing
Every registered company in Nigeria must file annual returns with the CAC. Encirco tracks your deadline and files on your behalf.
Post-Incorporation Changes
Update your company details at the CAC — change of address, directors, shareholders, or company name — quickly and correctly.
SCUML Certificate Renewal
Keep your SCUML certificate current. Encirco reminds you before expiry and handles the renewal process.
Compliance Monitoring
Encirco tracks all your regulatory deadlines in one dashboard so you are never caught off guard by a missed filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is annual returns filing in Nigeria?
Annual returns is a mandatory yearly filing that all CAC-registered companies and businesses must submit to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It confirms that your business is still active and updates the CAC on any changes since the last filing.
What happens if I don't file annual returns?
Failure to file annual returns attracts penalties from the CAC. Persistent non-compliance can result in your company being struck off the register, meaning it ceases to exist legally.
When is annual returns due?
For private companies, annual returns must be filed within 42 days of the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM). For business names, it is filed annually. Encirco tracks this for you automatically.
Can Encirco update my company details at the CAC?
Yes. Encirco can file post-incorporation changes with the CAC including change of address, addition or removal of directors, share transfers, and company name changes.