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Register with SCUML (EFCC) — DNFI AML

Anti-money-laundering registration for Designated Non-Financial Institutions with SCUML (EFCC): confirm DNFI status → register online → verification & certificate. Required to keep a corporate bank account.

Procedure
3steps
Coordination
2agencies
Category
Start & structureCompliance
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Application, requirements, forms, fees, and tracking are labelled separately.

RequirementsCheck whether your business is a DNFISCUML / EFCC · scumlportal.efcc.gov.ngApply onlineOpen the SCUML registration formSCUML / EFCC · scumlportal.efcc.gov.ngTrack statusCheck registration or certificate statusSCUML / EFCC · scumlportal.efcc.gov.ng
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Who you will deal with

SCUML / EFCCSCUML
Procedure

The steps, in order

Each route below is scoped to the step it can actually complete.

  1. 01

    Confirm DNFI status

    Agency
    SCUML / EFCC
    What is required
    Confirm the business is a Designated Non-Financial Institution/Profession under the Money Laundering Act s.25 (e.g. real estate, jewellers, car/luxury dealers, accountants, hotels, casinos, supermarkets, NGOs).
    Documents
    Business classification
    Typical timeline
    Assessment
    Use for this step
  2. 02

    Register online

    Agency
    SCUML
    What is required
    Register on the SCUML portal, complete the form with accurate information and upload the required documents.
    Documents
    Company documents; CAC certificate
    Typical timeline
    Online registration
    Use for this step
  3. 03

    Verification and certificate

    Agency
    SCUML / EFCC
    What is required
    Present the original Certificate of Incorporation for scrutiny; SCUML issues the certificate (~21 working days). Required to operate legally and to keep a bank account.
    Documents
    Original CIC for scrutiny
    Typical timeline
    ~21 working days
    Use for this step
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