Mandatory CAC Business Letterhead Disclosure: Key Facts and Rules
If you run a registered company in Nigeria, there's a rule you've probably ignored for years without even realizing it existed and now, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is done looking the other way. It's called the Mandatory Business Letterhead Disclosure, and starting August 1, 2026 (it's already in force), the CAC is enforcing it strictly. Companies will face real sanctions if they don't comply. This article explains exactly what it means, who it affects, and what you need to do about it. What is This Rule? In simple terms, the CAC is requiring every registered company in Nigeria to print specific information on its official letterheads and business correspondence. This isn't a brand-new law. It has been sitting nicely in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 for a while. What's new is that the CAC has announced it will now enforce it properly, after years of companies quietly ignoring it. The directive back...