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NGO Registration in Nigeria as an Incorporated Trustee

Churches, NGOs, foundations, and clubs operate legally in Nigeria as Incorporated Trustees, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. QuickReg manages your entire NGO registration, from trustee documentation to your final certificate.

Non-profit organisations in Nigeria, including churches, foundations, charities, and clubs, are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission under a structure called Incorporated Trustees. This gives your organisation legal personality, allowing it to own property, open bank accounts, and enter contracts in its own name.

QuickReg guides founders and trustees through the full registration process: proposing your organisation's name, drafting your constitution, compiling trustee documentation, and filing with the CAC.

What's Required

Registering Your Incorporated Trustees

01

Proposed Name (with backup)

Two proposed names for your organisation, checked for availability with the CAC.

02

Trustee Documentation

Identification and bio-data for each trustee, typically a minimum of two.

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Constitution

A governing constitution setting out your organisation's objectives and structure. QuickReg can provide a standard draft or work from your own.

04

Newspaper Publication & Filing

Public notice of your proposed registration, followed by CAC filing and certificate issuance.

FAQ

Common Questions Answered

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What is an Incorporated Trustee?
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Incorporated Trustees is the legal structure under which non-profit organisations, including churches, NGOs, foundations, and clubs, are registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission.
How many trustees are required to register an NGO in Nigeria?
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A minimum of two trustees is typically required, though most organisations register with more to strengthen governance.
Do I need a lawyer to draft my organisation's constitution?
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Not necessarily. QuickReg can provide a standard constitution draft suited to most organisations, or work from a custom draft you already have.
Can a foreign national be a trustee of a Nigerian NGO?
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Yes, foreign nationals can serve as trustees of a Nigerian-registered non-profit, subject to standard identification requirements.
How long does NGO registration take in Nigeria?
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Timelines vary depending on newspaper publication and CAC processing, but the full process is typically completed within a few weeks once documentation is complete.
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