UPDATE: CAC DISCOUNT ON BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION COMES TO AN END


CAC has since August 13 ended their discount on registration of Business Name also known as Enterprise, and Sole Proprietorship.

The cost of Business Name registration has now reverted to our standard rate. Click here to see our standard rate for Business Name registration.

If you have any questions or need our assistance, please click here to contact us.
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