SCUML Registration
Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering registration for designated non-financial businesses.
Quick overview
SCUML registration is a mandatory certificate for Designated Non-Financial Institutions (DNFIs) — including consultants, real estate firms, hospitality businesses, and dealers in jewellery, cars, or luxury goods.
Businesses operating in categories designated by the EFCC/SCUML as requiring anti-money-laundering registration.
Many banks now require a SCUML certificate before allowing certain business account activity, and it is a legal requirement for designated sectors.
Register once your CAC incorporation is complete and before opening or fully activating your business bank account, if your sector is designated.
Why SCUML Registration matters
Business value
SCUML Registration keeps your business in good standing, which matters every time you're assessed by a bank, investor, or partner.
Compliance value
Regulatory bodies can penalise or restrict non-compliant businesses, sometimes without much notice.
Strategic benefit
Clean compliance records speed up due diligence during funding rounds, tenders, and partnerships.
Risk of skipping this
Missed or incomplete filings compound over time and become more expensive and complex to resolve.
What's included
Every engagement is delivered as a complete, professionally managed service.
Eligibility Check
We confirm whether your business falls under a designated SCUML category.
Application Filing
Preparation and submission of your SCUML application.
SCUML Certificate
Your official compliance certificate for banking and regulatory use.
Our process
Assessment
We review your business and confirm exactly what registration or filing applies to you.
Documentation
We prepare the application, technical documentation, or filing on your behalf.
Submission & Tracking
We submit to the relevant authority and track your application through to a decision.
Certificate & Compliance Plan
You receive your certificate along with guidance on staying compliant going forward.
What you'll need
Documents & information you'll need
- CAC certificate and incorporation documents
- Means of identification of directors/proprietors
- Company's registered office address
- Relevant technical, financial, or product documentation for the specific filing
- Prior certificates or filings, if any
Estimated processing time
Why choose LaunchWise Africa
Professional expertise
10+ years of hands-on experience across registration, compliance, and regulatory work in Nigeria.
Transparent communication
You always know what stage your application is at — no guessing, no silence.
Compliance-focused approach
Every service is delivered with regulatory accuracy as the priority, not an afterthought.
Secure document handling
Your documents and personal information are handled with strict confidentiality.
Dedicated client support
A real point of contact for questions, not an anonymous ticket queue.
Ethical business practices
We give you accurate expectations, not inflated promises, about timelines and outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Contact our team
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What our clients say
"LaunchWise made the registration process seamless. Their expertise gave us confidence to focus on our product."
"Professional, efficient, and truly premium. They handled everything from trademark to tax compliance."
"The best business advisory partner in Africa. Their platform is world-class."
Service-specific client stories for this page are being collected and will appear here soon.
Resources & guides
More in-depth material is on its way to the Resources hub.
Ready to get started with SCUML Registration?
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