CAC Certificate of Good Standing Request Form

CAC Certificate of Good Standing Request Form

A Certificate of Good Standing from Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is essential proof that your company is properly registered, compliant with statutory requirements, and in good legal standing. This document is often required for loan applications, government contracts, international business transactions, and investor due diligence.

What is a CAC Certificate of Good Standing?

The Certificate of Good Standing (also called a Status Report or Certificate of Compliance) confirms that your company:

• Is currently registered and active with the CAC
• Has filed all required annual returns
• Has no outstanding statutory obligations
• Is not under any investigation or sanction
• Maintains proper corporate records

This certificate is typically valid for 3-6 months and must be renewed regularly for ongoing business needs.

Why Nigerian businesses need this form

Whether you're a startup seeking venture funding, an SME applying for a business loan, or an established company bidding for government contracts, proof of regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. This form simplifies the Certificate of Good Standing application process by:

• Capturing all required company details including RC Number, TIN, and CAC registration information
• Documenting compliance status with annual returns, FIRS tax obligations, and SCUML requirements where applicable
• Streamlining verification by collecting director and shareholder information upfront
• Reducing processing delays through complete, accurate submissions

For legal firms, corporate secretaries, and business consultants managing multiple company portfolios, this template ensures consistent, compliant requests every time.

How Paperform makes CAC compliance easier

This template works as a smart intake form that adapts based on your company type and compliance needs. Conditional logic reveals relevant sections for public limited companies, partnerships, or business names, while calculations can track filing status and highlight any gaps.

Once submitted, you can use Stepper to automate what happens next—trigger email notifications to your legal team, update compliance tracking sheets in Airtable or Google Sheets, create task lists in project management tools, or generate automated reminders for follow-up documentation. This keeps your regulatory workflows moving without manual handoffs.

For legal and consulting firms managing compliance for multiple clients, Paperform's Agency+ plan lets you deploy branded versions of this form for each client, with responses flowing into centralized dashboards for portfolio-wide visibility.

Built for Nigerian professionals and SMBs

This form template is designed specifically for Nigerian business owners, corporate secretaries, legal advisors, and compliance officers who need to maintain good standing with the CAC, FIRS, and other regulatory bodies. It's also ideal for law firms and consultancy practices that handle CAC filings on behalf of clients.

Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and secure data handling mean sensitive company information—RC numbers, TINs, director details—is protected throughout the process. And because everything is customizable, you can adapt the form to match your firm's branding and specific workflow requirements.

Start streamlining your CAC Certificate of Good Standing requests today with Paperform.