24 October, 2021
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How to register a school legally in Nigeria
In this post, we will explore how to register a school in Nigeria either nursery, primary or secondary school. Registering a school in Nigeria is almost the process as registering other businesses in Nigeria.
The only difference is that after you must have registered
If you also when to register an institute or other related identity in Nigeria, you can either register it following the same process. Now, let us delve into how to register for a school in Nigeria.
How to Register A School in Nigeria?
The first step in registering your school in Nigeria is to register the school name or business name. This is where you decide what name you want to choose for your school and register your school with that particular name on the CAC website.
You have to ensure the name is available on the CAC site because thousands of people register their businesses daily in Nigeria. On the CAC website, there is a public search tool. The search tool is free.
Once you’ve decided on the name you want to use to register your school, you would enter the name on the website and wait to see if the name is available or not.
If the website search confirms that there is no pre-existing business using the name you’ve chosen, then you must conduct an official search using the CAC online portal. This search will cost you N500 only. T
he portal will confirm the name availability and permits reservation of business names in Nigeria for 90 days. Next, Apply for name registration Now, your school name has been approved and reserved.
The next step you would take is to submit your completed statutory forms.
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Like I said, you can also complete this step online without going to the CAC office. The requirements for registering of a School as a business name are:
Requirements for Registration of a school as a Private Limited Liability Company: The proposed name of the school (2 names must be submitted) The address of the school The authorized share capital of the school.
The objectives of the school Particulars of the 2 directors and shareholders of the school – (copy of their identification card, which could be National passport/National Identity card/Driver’s license or voters card) Age, phone numbers, email address and residential address of the 2 directors and shareholders.
Once you’ve successfully registered the School as a business name, a certificate of incorporation and a form CAC/BN/1 shall be issued to you the school proprietor.
For a school that is registered as a private liability company, the Certificate of Incorporation, a Form CAC 1.1 and a Memorandum and Article of Association shall be issued to the Directors.
How to Register a School in Nigeria – How to get ministry of education approval. Even after registering your school as a business name or a limited liability company, you would still need approval from the ministry of Education the state where your school is located before you can start running your school legitimately.
How to obtain approval for your school from the Ministry of Education Steps to obtain approval for your school from ministry of education: 1st inspection of the school by the officials of the Ministry of educations.
The inspection here ranges from inspection of toilets, classroom and administrative blocks. Submission of approval forms by the School to the Ministry of Education. 2nd inspection of the school by the officials of the Ministry of Education.
The inspection here ranges from inspection of curriculum textbooks and other items. Approval certificate awarded to the school after satisfaction by the Ministry officials upon the 2nd inspection.
Wrapping Up:
For your school to be registered in Nigeria, you need to first of all register your school as a business name or a limited liability company.
Thereafter, you would register your school with the ministry of education of the state where the school is located. All of these would not cost you an arm and leg. Here are other frequently asked questions about registering a school in Nigeria.
How do I set up a school in Nigeria?
For your school to be registered in Nigeria, you need to first of all register your school as a business name or a limited liability company. Thereafter, you would register your school with the ministry of education of the state where the school is located.
All of these would not cost you an arm and leg.
What is the cost of registering a business name in Nigeria?
The cost of registering a business name in Nigeria is as little as N10,500. However, you may budget N12,000 for the whole process of business name registration. With this N12,000 budgeted, you’ll be surprised that you may even come back with some change.
How much does school cost in Nigeria?
It really depends on many factors like your budget. The quality of education you want for your child and other factors. In Nigeria, there are different categories of private schools with regards to fees being charged parents. These schools have different school fees ranges. Some school fees cost as much as N1,000,000 per year or more while some costs less than N200,000.
