How to Register a Logistics Business with CAC in Nigeria
Logistics founders in Nigeria usually need CAC registration before they can open formal accounts, sign fleet or merchant contracts, or publish company-branded apps. Registration creates the business identity. It does not replace operating permits that specific transport activities may require locally.
Short answer
Decide whether you need a business name or a limited company, prepare the proprietor or director details CAC expects, and file with the Corporate Affairs Commission. For practical help, use Business Name Registration Support or CAC Company Registration Support.
Which registration type fits logistics operators
Business name
May suit a founder-operated courier or dispatch brand at an early stage.
Limited company
Often better when there are co-founders, investors, multiple shareholders, or plans to publish apps under a company developer account.
Use the comparison guide if you are unsure: Business Name or Limited Company.
What to prepare
Typical information includes:
- proposed business or company names
- owner / director details
- business address
- identification documents
- a clear activity description (courier, last-mile delivery, dispatch, fleet operations, and so on)
Describe the real operation. Vague or mismatched activity language creates avoidable friction later when banks, partners, or DUNS verification ask what the business does.
Registration vs product vs permits
Keep three tracks separate:
- CAC registration: legal identity
- Product build: rider apps, dispatch tools, tracking (logistics mobile app development)
- Local operating requirements: whatever permits or approvals your specific logistics activity may need
This article only covers the CAC registration conversation.
After CAC approval
Many logistics product companies next need a DUNS number for Apple or Google organization verification. That sits under Technical Compliance Support as a separate paid track.
How support works here
I help founders prepare and navigate registration paperwork. I do not guarantee name availability, CAC approval, or processing time, and I do not provide legal advice.
Start from the relevant service page, then send an enquiry.
FAQ
Do I need a company before launching a rider MVP?
Not always. Register when banking, contracts, or organization accounts require it.
Can a logistics business get a DUNS number with only a business name?
Often yes if the entity is properly registered and verifiable. Many scaling teams still incorporate.
Does CAC registration approve interstate transport operations?
No. Treat operating permissions separately.
Next step
Choose your track (business name or limited company), then enquire to begin.