To be an effective and efficient Unit for the supervision and regulation of DNFBPs in Nigeria for AML/CFT compliance in line with international best practices.
ABOUT SCUML
SCUML was established by the Federal Government in September 2005 in compliance with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004 which was subsequently repealed and amended to Money Laundering
(Prohibition) Act 2011(as amended).SCUML was created as part of measures for the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations on Anti- Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Nigeria. The FATF requires Countries to implement 40 Recommendations which are considered as international standard for combating money laundering and terrorist financing as well as the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
SCUML Boss
Director SCUML
Mission
To protect the DNFBPs Sector in Nigeria from the threats of money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation: thereby strengthening the integrity of the Nigerian financial system and contributing to the global fight against money laundering, terrorism financing and the financing of proliferation of weapons of Mass Destruction.
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The FATF recommendations include amongst others the establishment of Legal and Institutional framework for the effective implementation of the AML/CFT measures in all Countries. This led to the enactment of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011, (as amended) in Nigeria.
SCUML was created under the Money Laundering (Prohibition), Act, 2011 (as amended) to implement specific sections of the Act in line with the FATF recommendations for the implementation of AML/CFT measures within the Designated Non- Financial Institutions (DNFIs) Sector in Nigeria.
SCUML is statutorily under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment but operationally domiciled within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the Commission drives the operational activities of the Unit in line with Sections 6(C) and 7(2) of the EFCC
Establishment Act, 2004.
SCUML Boss
Director SCUML
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
Please read carefully the registration guideline before proceeding with registration
DEALERS IN LUXURY GOODS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
DEALERS IN JEWELERY
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Evidence of Registration with Jewelery Marketers Association of Nigeria (JMAN)
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
CAR DEALERS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Numbe
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Evidence of Registration with Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON)
SUPERMARKET
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
HOTELS AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Registration with Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) or
Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC)
CASINOS, POOL BETTING & LOTTERY BUSINESSES
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
License from either the National Lottery Commission/ State Lotteries Board
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
AUDIT FIRMS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Professional certificate with ICAN or ANAN or ACCA
TAX CONSULTANTS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Professional certificate with ICAN or ANAN or ACCA or CITN
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
ACCOUNTING FIRMS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Professional certificate with ICAN or ANAN or ACCA
ESTATE SURVEYORS AND VALUERS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESVs), or Nigeria Institute of Quantity
Surveyors Certificate (NIQS)
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
REAL ESTATE DEALERS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
REDAN Certificate
MECHANIZED FARMING
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
COREN Membership Certificate or Nigerian Society of Engineers
Membership Certificate etc.
REDAN Certificate
MORTGAGE BROKERS
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
CONSULTING COMPANIES
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Relevant Consulting certificate
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
CLEARING & FORWARDING COMPANIES
LIMITED LIABILITIES
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Evidence of registration with COUNCIL FOR THE REGULATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDING IN
NIGERIA (CRFFN)
DEALERS IN PRECIOUS STONES AND METALS
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Form CAC 1.1 (CAC 2 and CAC 7 FOR OLD REGISTRATION)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Exploration License/permit (Ministry of Solid Minerals)
License from a Certified Geologist
For Exporting: Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
For Importing: Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.
LAW FIRMS
BUSINESS NAME
Certificate of Incorporation
Form BN-01 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Call to Bar Certificate or Legal Practicing certificates
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (NPOS)
NPOs are made up of
Charitable / Humanitarian Organizations
International
Local
Religious Organizations
Associations/Clubs/Societies
TRUSTS/NGO
Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
Incorporation of Trustees or CAC7 and CAC 2
Identification of Trustees with a valid means of identification
Constitution/Memorandum & Articles of Association
Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Tax Exemption
Particulars of Settlors
Particulars of Protector (if any)
Copy of cooperation Agreement (For international NGOs)
Trust Deed Agreement BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
Incorporation of Trustees
Identification of Trustees with a valid means of identification
Constitution
Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Tax Exemption
Letter of Authority from the General Overseer of the church
Details of other activities engaged in (Charities/Humanitarian activities)
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
ASSOCIATION/CLUBS/SOCIETIES
Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
Copy of Constitution/Bye-Laws etc
Particulars of the trustees
Reliable means of Identification of at least two of the trustees
Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Tax Exemption
BVN, Bank Name and Account Number
Note: Any company that has the following business objective (Mining, oil/Gas,
Export, Investment and Pharmacy) in their MEMAT should ensure that the
necessary Approvals/Authorization/licences are attached to their applications.