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Compliance & Regulatory Services

SCUML Registration

Eligibility review, application, and certificate follow-through.

  • Government fees included
  • In 1 package
All-inclusive price₦45,000Government fees included. Nothing billed on top.
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Certain businesses in Nigeria must register with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), which oversees designated non-financial businesses and professions under the country's anti-money-laundering framework. Banks often ask for a SCUML certificate before opening accounts for these businesses. We check whether you need it, apply, and follow through to your certificate.

Who it's for

Businesses in sectors designated for SCUML oversight. These typically include:

  • Real estate agents and developers
  • Dealers in cars, precious metals and jewellery
  • Hotels and hospitality businesses
  • Certain professional firms and non-profit organisations

If you are unsure whether your business is covered, the eligibility review is the first step.

What you get

  • An eligibility review of whether your business needs SCUML registration
  • Preparation and submission of your application
  • Follow-through with SCUML until your certificate is issued
  • Government fees included in the price

What we need from you

  • Your CAC certificate
  • A utility bill or other proof of your business address
  • A valid means of identification for a director, proprietor or trustee
  • Details of your business activities

How it works

  1. Tell us about your business activities and share your CAC documents.
  2. You pay up front and we confirm the details within a working day.
  3. We review eligibility and tell you whether SCUML registration applies.
  4. We prepare and submit the application.
  5. We follow through until your certificate is issued.

Why LaunchPad

  • The eligibility review means you only register if you actually need to.
  • We handle follow-up with SCUML, which saves you repeated checking.
  • Fits into our wider registration and compliance services, so your records stay consistent.

Frequently asked questions

My bank has asked for a SCUML certificate. Is this the right service?

Yes. This is one of the most common reasons businesses come to us for SCUML registration.

Do I need to renew SCUML registration?

Registration is generally ongoing, but SCUML may have reporting obligations for your sector. We will explain what applies to you once registered.

How long does it take?

It depends on SCUML processing. We confirm a timeline once we have your documents.

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SCUML Registration is included in these bundles:

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