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05/08/2026

CAC ANNUAL RETURNS: WHAT EVERY BUSINESS OWNER IN NIGERIA SHOULD KNOW

Many business owners believe that once they register their business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), there is nothing else to do. This is incorrect.

CAC Annual Returns is a compulsory yearly filing required by law to inform the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) that your business still exists and to keep your company or business name records up to date. It is not a tax and it is not based on your profit or sales.

"My Business Has Not Started Operating. Do I Still Need to File Annual Returns?"

Yes.

Whether your business:

- Has not commenced operations,
- Has not made any sales,
- Has not opened a corporate bank account,
- Is temporarily inactive, or
- Is actively doing business,

you are still required to file Annual Returns once your business becomes due.

Annual Returns simply notify the CAC that your registered business is still in existence. They are not a declaration of income or profitability.

Consequences of Not Filing CAC Annual Returns

Failure to file Annual Returns may result in:

- Accumulation of statutory late filing penalties for every outstanding year.
- Your business being flagged as non-compliant on CAC records.
- Delays or inability to process post-incorporation changes such as:
- Change of address
- Appointment or removal of directors
- Change of business particulars
- Increase of share capital
- Difficulty opening or updating a corporate bank account.
- Difficulty obtaining government contracts, grants, loans, or investment opportunities where CAC compliance is required.
- The risk of your company or business name being struck off the CAC Register after prolonged non-compliance in accordance with the law.

Don't Wait Until You Need Your CAC Documents

Many business owners only realize they have outstanding Annual Returns when they need to:

- Apply for a government contract.
- Access business funding or loans.
- Raise investment.
- Open or update a corporate bank account.
- Make changes to their CAC records.

By that time, penalties may have accumulated for several years, making compliance more expensive.

Stay Compliant

Filing your CAC Annual Returns every year keeps your business legally compliant, preserves your registration, and ensures your business is always ready for opportunities without unnecessary delays or penalties.

If you have never filed your Annual Returns or you're unsure whether your business is up to date, this is the best time to regularize your CAC records and avoid additional penalties.

03/07/2026

FRSC APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Before you start your application process, it is advisable that you go through the following requirements list to know what you will need to complete your application successfully:
RMA CADRE:
a. Road Marshal Assistant II
Qualifications Applicants must possess minimum of 5 credits in SSCE/GCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) which must include English Language and Mathematics.
b. Road Marshal Assistant III
Qualifications Minimum of three (3) credits in SSCE (WAEC/NECO) or NABTEB, one of the credits must be in English Language.
c. Artisans and Tradesmen
Artisans and Tradesmen may apply under this category. Those applying for the posts of Computer Operators, Drivers, Mechanics, Motorcycle Riders, Electricians, Instrumentalists, Tailors, Plumbers, etc must possess the following:
• i. A minimum of 4 passes in SSCE (WAEC/NECO) or NABTEB.
• ii. Trade Test and or other professional Certificates.
• iii. Drivers and Riders must have the appropriate class of Driver's Licence.
d. Drivers and Riders
• i. Drivers and Riders MUST have appropriate class of valid National Driver's License.
• ii. Trade Test and or other professional Certificates.
• iii. Attempted SSCE/GCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).

MI CADRE
a. Marshal Inspector I
Qualifications Candidates must possess the following:
Double Qualifications RN & RM, Accident & Emergency Nurses, Pediatric Nurses, Anesthetic Nurses, Orthopedic Nurses, Radiographers from recognized institutions.
b. Marshal Inspector II
Qualifications Candidates must possess the following:
• i. Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant disciplines.
• ii. Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM).
• iii. Statement of Result not beyond 5years.
c. Marshal Inspector III
Qualifications Applicants must possess the following from recognized Institutions:
• i. National Diploma (ND).
• ii. Senior Community Health Extension Workers Certificate (CHEW).
• iii. Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• iv. Pharmacy Technicians.
• v. Dental Technicians.

OFFICER CADRE
Qualification:
Applicants must possess a first Degree/HND from recognized Institutions of learning and NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate.

OFFICER(MBBS) CADRE
Qualification:
Candidates must possess the following:
• i. Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in Medicine.
• ii. NYSC Discharge Certificate.

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06/04/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE 📢
All prospective corps members should take note that National Youth Service Corps has opened Supplementary Online Registration for those whose details were recently uploaded.

🗓 Date: Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th April, 2026
If you fall into this category, make sure you complete your registration within the given time to avoid missing out.

Kindly share this information so others can benefit.

22/03/2026

You are All Invited!!