CAC to Begin Full Enforcement of Company Business Letter Disclosure Rules from August 1

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it will commence full enforcement of statutory requirements governing the information companies must display on their business letters, effective **August 1, 2026.

In a public notice issued on July 8, 2026, the Commission said the enforcement exercise would apply to all companies registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020), warning that non-compliant firms would face the sanctions prescribed by law.

According to the Commission, the action is aimed at ensuring full compliance with Sections 304(1), 304(2) and the relevant provisions of the Act relating to disclosures on official company correspondence.

Under the provisions of CAMA 2020, every registered company is required to clearly display specific information on its business letters in legible characters. These include the company’s registered name and registration number, as well as the present forename or initials and surname of every director.

The law also requires companies to disclose any former forename and surname of each director where applicable, in addition to stating the nationality of every director who is not a Nigerian.

The Commission urged all companies to review their official business stationery, correspondence templates, and other corporate communication materials to ensure they comply fully with the statutory requirements before the enforcement date.

CAC noted that the initiative forms part of its broader commitment to strengthening corporate governance, promoting transparency and accountability, and enhancing regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s corporate sector.

The Commission reaffirmed its dedication to providing an efficient and responsive corporate regulatory framework while encouraging companies to take proactive steps to avoid sanctions when the enforcement begins on August 1, 2026.