UPDATE ON CAC’S REVISED SERVICE FEES: EXTENSION OF IMPLEMENTATION DATE TO 1ST OF OCTOBER, 2025

In a notice dated the 30^th of August, 2025, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) announced to its customers and stakeholders, that the implementation of the new fees has been deferred to the 1^st October 2025. It was stated that the adjustment is linked to the CAC’s decision to prioritise the full stabilization of its new Company Registration Portal (CRP), which is expected to be achieved by mid-September 2025.

This is the second shift of the implementation date of the revised fees previously scheduled for 1^st of August, 2025 to the 1^st of September, 2025. According to the Commission, the adjustments are essential to maintain the pace of its ongoing digital transformation and to continue offering prompt, technology-driven services to its users. It also stated the adjustment was part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, ensure operational sustainability, and adapt to the current economic conditions.

What This Means for Businesses

• The new fee structure will now commence on 1st October 2025, giving stakeholders additional time to plan and adjust accordingly.
• Current fees remain applicable until 30^th of September, 2025. Businesses can continue to make filings and registrations at the existing rates within this period.
• The extension provides an opportunity for businesses and corporate service providers to realign compliance and cost-management strategies in anticipation of the October transition.

It is important to note that under the revised fee structure, companies that fail to comply with the revised CAC fees and statutory filing obligations will face financial penalties and regulatory consequences. Beyond financial implications, non-compliance may damage investor confidence and corporate reputation.

What Businesses Can Do Before the 1^st of October, 2025

To ensure compliance and avoid the imposition of penalties, it is recommended that:

• Businesses complete pending filings or make necessary corporate changes before the effective date to take advantage of the existing lower fees.
• Maintain proper documentation of filings to avoid applications for certified true copies.
• Engage legal/company secretarial professionals to track this development and provide guidance on its practical impact as the new commencement date approaches in order to ensure compliance.

While the extension of the revised fees offers businesses and professionals additional time to adapt, it also provides a strategic period to finalise pending filings at current rates and prepare for the impending fee adjustments. Businesses are therefore encouraged to take advantage of this period to align their compliance and corporate governance processes ahead of the new date of implementation.