Reactivate Your Inactive Company Status
The CAC is actively tagging companies that fail to file annual returns as "INACTIVE." Banks are freezing active corporate bank accounts associated with these companies. Let our accredited experts calculate, file, and restore your active status within 72 hours.
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Note: This is an estimated breakdown based on official CAC 2026 guidelines. Late filing fees accumulate per year of default.
Why Companies Go "Inactive"
Every registered business name, limited liability company, and NGO in Nigeria is mandated by the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) to file Annual Returns with the CAC. Filing must be done every year to show the company is still active and operational.
1. Portal Tagging
If you default on filing for more than 12 months, the CAC automatically updates your public search status to "INACTIVE."
2. Bank Restrictions
Commercial banks perform regular compliance reviews. Once they see an "INACTIVE" status on the CAC database, they block transactions on your account.
3. Tender Disqualification
You cannot obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC), SCUML compliance, or secure federal/private contracts with an inactive company status.
Our 4-Step Reactivation Process
We handle the entire compliance pipeline to make sure your status shows "ACTIVE" and your bank accounts are completely unfrozen.
Portal Status Audit
We run a forensic search on your RC/Business number to confirm outstanding filings and calculate exact penalties.
Documents Prep
We prepare and compile the required annual financials and update director information on the digital registry.
Filing & Payments
We make all official payments via Remita and file the outstanding returns through our CAC accredited portal.
Status Activation
The CAC approves and shifts your status to ACTIVE. We generate your official Status Report and filing receipt.
Accredited CAC Agents
Filing returns manually can be extremely slow and lead to constant rejections. As fully accredited corporate practitioners with the Corporate Affairs Commission, we have priority portal access to process and reconcile returns directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an 'Inactive' company status mean?
An inactive status indicates that a company has not filed its annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for the preceding year or years. It flags the company as legally dormant in the national database.
Can I file outstanding annual returns by myself?
While the CAC portal allows self-filing, it requires compiling detailed financial returns, statements of affairs, and resolving payment sync issues. Most self-filings get queried or rejected. Using accredited agents is highly recommended for swift approval.
Will banks freeze my business account due to inactive status?
Yes. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandates all banks to regularly verify corporate account statuses against the CAC database. If your company shows 'INACTIVE,' banks are legally required to restrict your transactions until active status is restored.
How long does the reactivation process take?
With our team of experts, it takes between 48 to 72 hours for the CAC to process your outstanding filing and update your status from 'INACTIVE' to 'ACTIVE' on the public search registry.