Guides
Verifying and searching African companies
Plain-language guides to company registries across Africa — how to verify a business, read a registration number, and find what's public (and what isn't).
CAC Company Search: Verify a Nigerian Company Free
Check if a company is registered with CAC in Nigeria free and instantly. Search by name or RC number and confirm status in seconds on Fylings.
RC Number vs BN Number: What Each Means
An RC number identifies a registered company; a BN number identifies a registered business name. Learn the difference and how to verify either one.
Verify a Nigerian Company's TIN — Free
Look up and verify a Nigerian company's TIN (Tax Identification Number) free on Fylings, by name or RC number, alongside its CAC registry record.
How to Spot a Fake CAC Certificate in 30 Seconds
You can't tell a fake CAC certificate from the PDF alone. Confirm the RC number, exact name and incorporation date against the official register, free.
Due Diligence on a Nigerian Supplier Before You Pay
A practical procurement checklist to vet a Nigerian supplier before paying an invoice or signing: registration, status, name-match, TIN, directors, red flags.
Vérifier une entreprise au Sénégal (gratuit)
Vérifiez gratuitement toute entreprise sénégalaise sur Fylings : par nom, numéro RCCM ou NINEA. Guide pratique du registre du commerce.
RCCM vs NINEA au Sénégal : la différence
Le RCCM est le numéro d'immatriculation au registre du commerce, le NINEA l'identifiant fiscal. Comprenez la différence et vérifiez gratuitement.
OHADA Company Types: SARL, SA, GIE & More Explained
What SARL, SUARL, SA, SAS, GIE and SNC mean across 17 OHADA countries. A clear guide to OHADA legal forms, liability and how to choose.
What is KYB? A Guide for African Fintechs
KYB (Know Your Business) verifies that a business customer is real, legally registered, and who it claims to be. A guide for African fintechs.