Cost of Registering a Fintech Startup with 100M Capital (2026 Updated Fees)
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Cost of Registering a Fintech Startup with 100M Capital (2026 Updated Fees) The **Fintech** industry in Nigeria is a global specialized powerhouse...
AT A GLANCE
Quick CAC Fact Sheet (2026)
| Entity Type | Business Name (BN), LTD, NGO |
| Govt Agency | Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) |
| Standard Fee | ₦45,000 (BN) | ₦60,000 (LTD) |
| Timeline | 2 - 7 Working Days |
| Requirement | NIN, Email, Official Address |
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Cost of Registering a Fintech Startup with 100M Capital (2026 Updated Fees)
The Fintech industry in Nigeria is a global specialized powerhouse, driven by specialized payment solutions, specialized digital specialized banking, and specialized wealth specialized management. Because fintechs handle specialized large specialized financial specialized volumes and specialized public specialized transactions, the specialized Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requires most payment specialized service providers (like specialized Payment Solution Service Providers - PSSPs) to have a minimum authorized share capital of ₦100,000,000 (100 Million).
But how much does it cost to register a fintech startup with 100M capital with CAC in 2026?
🏗️ Why 100M Share Capital?
In 2026, the CBN's specialized "Payments specialized System specialized Management" specialized regulations specialized require:
- PSSP License: ₦100 Million minimum.
- Switching and Processing: ₦2 Billion minimum.
- Mobile Money Operator (MMO): ₦2 Billion minimum.
- Note: You do not "deposit" this 100M into a bank for CAC registration. It is the legal value of the shares, but you must pay the CAC fees and specialized FIRS Stamp Duty based on this value.
💰 Official CAC & Filing Fees (2026)
1. Official CAC Fees (Based on 100M Capital)
- Name Reservation Fee: ₦750
- Registration Fee (for ₦100M Share Capital): ₦750,000 (Approx.)
- FIRS Stamp Duty (on ₦100M): Approx. ₦750,000 (calculated at approx. 0.75%).
- Total Official Fee: ₦1,250,000 - ₦1,300,000
2. Professional Filing Fees
Fintech registration is technically specialized complex. It requires specialized legal drafting of the MEMART to include specific specialized financial specialized technology and specialized data specialized protection specialized clauses.
- Professional Agent Fee: ₦150,000 - ₦300,000 (Total package)
- Benefit: The agent ensures your "Nature of Business" includes all CBN-mandated specialized technical specialized objects.
📊 Summary of Total Registration Costs (2026)
| Item | Estimated Cost (for 100M Capital) |
|---|---|
| Official CAC Fees & Stamp Duty | ₦1,250,000+ |
| Professional Support Package | ₦150,000+ |
| Total Estimated Cost | ₦1,400,000 - ₦1,600,000 |
🏗️ Post-Registration Regulatory Costs (CBN/SEC)
Once you receive your CAC certificate, the registration journey is only beginning. You must apply for the CBN Fintech License.
- Application Fee: Approx. ₦1,000,000.
- Licensing Fee: Approx. ₦2,000,000+.
- Note: These are CBN specialized fees and are specialized separate from specialized CAC specialized registration.
🏗️ Why the High Share Capital is Worth It
- License Eligibility: You cannot apply for a PSSP or MMO license with a specialized low specialized share capital.
- Investor Trust: To attract specialized venture capital (VC) specialized funding, you must have a specialized substantial and specialized legally specialized compliant specialized company structure.
- Financial Credibility: It signals to specialized partner banks and specialized international specialized payment networks (like Visa/Mastercard) that your company has the specialized financial specialized backbone to specialized operate.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can a foreigner own a 100M Fintech startup?
Yes! In 2026, foreigners can own 100% of a Nigerian fintech company, provided they meet the ₦100M share capital specialized threshold and specialized pass the specialized CBN background checks.
2. Is the TIN free?
Yes! In 2026, your Tax Identification Number is generated automatically upon specialized CAC approval.
3. How long does the process take?
Typically 10 to 20 working days due to the specialized high specialized share capital specialized processing.
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BUSINESS QUESTION
How do I change my company's registered address in Nigeria?
You must pass a board resolution, fill out the CAC change of address form (Form CAC 3), pay the required filing fees on the portal, and file it within 14 days of the change.
FAQ
01How much is CAC registration in 2026?
Business name registration is ₦45,000, while a Limited Liability Company starts from ₦60,000 for 1 million share capital.
02Can I register CAC by myself?
Yes, you can use the Pre-Incorporation portal, but using an accredited agent is recommended to avoid name rejection and payment errors.
03How long does it take?
Typically 2-5 working days for Business Names and 5-7 days for Limited Liability Companies.
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