INTERIM USER GUIDE: CRP 3.

0
icrp.cac.gov.ng

A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS FOR USING THE NEW CRP

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Contents
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INTERIM USER GUIDE: CRP 3.0 ..................................................................................... 1
Name Reservation ........................................................................................................... 3
Step 1: Access the Portal ............................................................................................... 3
Step 2: Log In ................................................................................................................ 3
Step 3: Start a New Name Reservation .......................................................................... 3
Step 4: Select Business Type ........................................................................................ 3
Step 5: Enter Business Name & Details ......................................................................... 3
Step 6: Name Availability ............................................................................................... 4
Step 7: Make Payment ................................................................................................... 4
Step 8: Next Steps ......................................................................................................... 4
Business Name Registration .......................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Start Registration ............................................................................................... 5
Step 2: Enter Business Information ................................................................................ 5
Step 3: Enter Proprietor Information ............................................................................... 5
Step 4: Upload Proprietor Documents ............................................................................ 5
Step 5: Preview & Submit .............................................................................................. 6
Step 6: Track Application Status .................................................................................... 6
Name Reservations Requiring Consent ......................................................................... 7
Step 1: From your Dashboard, click on Name Requiring Consent. ................................. 7
Step 2: Select Basic Details ........................................................................................... 7
Step 3: Enter Entity Information ..................................................................................... 7
Step 4: Preview and Submit ........................................................................................... 7
Step 5: Post-Submission ................................................................................................ 7

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Name Reservation
Follow the steps below to successfully reserve a name for your business:

Step 1: Access the Portal

● Visit: https://icrp.cac.gov.ng

Step 2: Log In

1. Click on Login at the top-right corner of the homepage.

2. Enter your username and password.

3. Click the Login button.

4. Complete the 2FA by entering the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your
registered email address.

5. Click Submit and you’ll be redirected to your Dashboard.

Step 3: Start a New Name Reservation

1. On the Dashboard, click Name Reservation from the menu.

2. Click the New Reservation button.

Step 4: Select Business Type

1. Choose the appropriate Business Classification (e.g., Business Name, Company,

LLP, etc.).

2. Select the Business Type (e.g., Sole Proprietorship, Private Company Limited by
Shares, etc.).

3. Click Continue.

Step 5: Enter Business Name & Details

1. Type in your Proposed Business Name.

2. Select the Nature of Business.

3. Select the Specific Nature of Business (this depends on the general category you
selected earlier).

4. Click the Check Availability button.

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Step 6: Name Availability

● If the name is available:

○ Click Continue to proceed to payment.

● If the name is unavailable:

○ Click Update Business Name to try another name, or

○ Click Get Name Suggestions to view AI-generated name options.

○ After selecting or updating the name, click Continue to Payment.

Step 7: Make Payment

1. You’ll be redirected to Remita Complete the payment process using your preferred
payment method.

2. Once payment is successful, your name reservation will be instantly approved, and
you’ll receive an AV Code (Approval Validation Code).

Step 8: Next Steps

● Click Continue to Filing to proceed with business registration, or

● Click Go Home to return to your Dashboard.

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Business Name Registration
Follow the steps below to register your business name after reservation approval:

Step 1: Start Registration

1. From your Dashboard, click on Registration in the side menu.

2. Click the Register New Business button.

3. In the pop-up modal, enter your AV Code (Name Availability Code) received after
name reservation.

4. Click Continue.

Step 2: Enter Business Information

1. Fill in the required business details:

○ Email address

○ Business address

○ Date of business commencement.

2. Click Save & Continue.

Step 3: Enter Proprietor Information

1. Fill in the Proprietor’s details

2. Click Save & Continue.

Step 4: Upload Proprietor Documents

1. For each proprietor, upload the following documents in IMAGE format:

○ Means of Identification

○ Passport Photograph

○ Signature

2. After uploading required documents for each proprietor, click the Add Proprietor
Document button to save it.

3. Click Save & Continue.

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Step 5: Preview & Submit

1. On the Preview Page, carefully review all the information provided.

2. Click the Proceed to Payment button.

3. Complete the payment to submit your application.

4. You’ll receive a notification once your application is submitted.

5. Click Continue to return to your Dashboard.

Step 6: Track Application Status

● On your dashboard, check the status of your application:

○ If Pending: Wait a minute (the AI is still reviewing your application) and then
refresh the page.

○ If Queried:

1. Click Action

2. Click View Query History to see the reason for the query

3. Click Modify Application under Actions to update and re-submit the

application.

○ If Approved:

1. Click Action

2. Click Download Certificate and Download Status Report buttons

to get your incorporation documents.

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Name Reservations Requiring Consent
Follow the steps below to apply for a name reservation that requires regulatory consent.

Step 1: From your Dashboard, click on Name Requiring Consent.

Step 2: Select Basic Details

1. Select the Business Classification (e.g., IT, Company.).

2. Select the Business Type.

3. Choose the Reason for Consent Request (e.g., new registration, restricted word,
etc.).

4. Click the Continue button.

Step 3: Enter Entity Information

1. Type in your Proposed Entity Name(s).

2. Enter relevant Company/Association Information, such as:

○ Email Address

○ Registered Address

○ Principal Association or Business Activity

3. Click Save & Continue after completing each step.

Step 4: Preview and Submit

1. Review your application on the Preview Page.

2. If everything is accurate, click Proceed to Payment.

3. Complete the Payment process.

Step 5: Post-Submission

● Once payment is made, your application will be submitted to an Approving Officer

for review.
● Once your application status is Queried or Approved, you will receive an email to that
effect.

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