By Chuka Madu
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has given
companies across Nigeria until August 1, 2026, to fully comply with legal rules
requiring key corporate information to appear on all official business letters.
In a public notice
released on July 8, 2026, the
Commission said it would begin strict enforcement of the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act
(CAMA) 2020, adding that companies which fail to meet the
requirements will face penalties.
The regulator explained
that the decision is based on the provisions of Sections 304(1), 304(2) and
other relevant parts of the Act, which spell out the information every
registered company must include in its official correspondence.
Under
the rules, every company is expected to clearly state its registered name and
registration number on all business letters. In addition, the full names of all
directors, including their present forenames or initials and surnames, must
also be listed.
The
Commission said companies are equally required to disclose any previous
forenames or surnames used by their directors. Where a director is not a
Nigerian citizen, the person's nationality must also be clearly indicated.
According
to the CAC, these requirements are not new, but from August 1 they will no
longer be treated as optional. The Commission warned that businesses that
ignore the law should expect sanctions once the enforcement begins.
The
notice urged all companies registered under CAMA 2020 to review their official
letterheads and other business correspondence immediately to ensure they meet
the legal standard before the deadline.
The Commission said the enforcement drive forms part of its
wider efforts to improve openness in corporate operations, strengthen
accountability among registered businesses and build greater public confidence
in Nigeria's business environment. It added that ensuring compliance with the
law will also support a more transparent and efficient corporate regulatory
system while improving service delivery to customers.
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