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EFCC SCUML Registration Login Form Application Portal Fee (How To Get SCUML Certificate in Nigeria)

EFCC SCUML Requirements and Cost

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As CAC Business Certificate and Company Registration is not enough to differentiate between fraudulent Organisations, individual and Company. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission agency (EFCC) has decided to issue their own Certificate for certain businesses to operate with and be checkmated on regularly. That is why they introduce and officially launched SCUML portal website which is www.scuml.org online registration can also be done or you visit EFCC SCUML offices close you we would list here and link to scuml website.

Here we are going to guide you in detail how to get scuml registration form & scuml application, access to scuml registration login, scuml portal. the scuml registration fee where to get scuml certificate.

On the SCUML website you see how to fill scuml registration form download.

But before we get into the whole registration process, let’s look at What is S.C.U.M.L on EFCC

What is SCUML?

Is SCUML under EFCC?


SCUML stands for (Means) Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering: SCUML is a government EFCC initiative to prevent illegal financial activities, like money laundering and terrorism financing.

Uses of SCUML Certificate


SCUML certificate is very vital for businesses dealing with large sums of money. It helps in identifying and preventing financial crimes by establishing effective control measures. also now, use to open Corporate bank account in Commerical banks.

Benefits of SCUML Certificate

  1. Legal Compliance: It ensures your business follows the law regarding financial transactions.
  2. Credibility: Having SCUML certification enhances your business reputation.
  3. Preventing Crime: It plays a crucial role in stopping money laundering and terrorist financing.

Reasons for Having SCUML Certificate

  1. Legal Requirement: Some businesses are mandated by law to have SCUML certification.
  2. Risk Mitigation: It safeguards your business from potential financial crimes.
  3. Business Integrity: SCUML certification shows your commitment to ethical financial practices.

Businesses and Organizations that Need SCUML Certificate

  1. Banks and Financial Institutions: Especially those dealing with large transactions.
  2. Bureaux de Change: Currency exchange businesses.
  3. Real Estate Agents: Particularly those handling high-value property transactions.
  4. Law Firms: Especially those involved in financial transactions.

Remember, SCUML certification isn’t just a requirement; it’s a commitment to maintaining integrity and contributing to a safer financial environment. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or need assistance with the SCUML process.

How much does it cost to register for SCUML?

SCUML Registration Fee application and agent fee is 60,000 naira Contact an agent here – Click here

Who needs a SCUML certificate?

List of businesses that need scuml

Here is a list of them.

  1. Dealers in Luxury Goods
  2. Dealers in Jewelry
  3. Car Dealers
  4. Supermarket
  5. Hotels and Hospitality Business
  6. Casinos, Pool Betting and Lottery Business
  7. Audit firms
  8. Tax Consultants
  9. Accounting Firms
  10. Estate Surveyors and Valuers
  11. Real Estate Dealers
  12. Mechanized Farming
  13. Construction Companies
  14. Mortgage Brokers
  15. Consulting Companies
  16. Clearing and Forwarding Companies
  17. Dealers in Precious Stones and Metals
  18. Law firms
  19. Religious organizations
  20. Association/Clubs/Societies.

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.

So, You have to do the registration before you are charge of Suspicious transaction

A suspicious transaction is a transaction in which a DNFBP suspects that it may involve proceeds of any of the offenses specified in the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022, regardless of the value involved; or (a) Appears to be made in circumstances of unusual or unjustified complexity; or (b) Appears to have no economic justification or lawful objective; or (c) Gives rise to suspicion that it may involve financing of terrorism. STR has no threshold; it could be based on any amount. This report should be submitted to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) solely.

Requirements for SCUML Registration

How do I get my EFCC SCUML certificate?

  1. CAC REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
  2. TIN NUMBER:
  3. NIN of directors
  4. EMAIL ADDRESS
  5. PHONE NUMBERS
  6. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
  7. ACCOUNT NUMBER:
  8. ACCOUNT NAME:
  9. BANK NAME:
  10. BVN
  11. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ( WHERE APPLICABLE)

How much does it cost to register for SCUML?

SCUML Registration Fee application and agent fee is 60,000 naira

Contact an agent here – Click here

What is CTR means in EFCC SCUML

A CTR is a report that Designated and Non-Financial Institutions (DNFBPs) are statutorily required to file with the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) on transactions that involve amounts above N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) and N5,000,000 (Five Million Naira) for corporate bodies and Individuals respectively. However, based on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, DNFBPs are to report CTRs directly to SCUML.

EFCC SCUML OFFICES and Contact Details in Nigeria

SCUML Abuja Branch Office and Contact Details

Address; No 5 Fomella Street, Off Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 09159090952 | 08186886219 | 08183754112
Whatsapp Nimber: 09159090953
SCUML Website: www.scuml.org

SCUML Lagos Branch Office and Contact Details

15, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Lagos State.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08098044926

SCUML Kano Branch Office and Contact Details

GP 360 Bida Road, Civic Center, Kano
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08109185147

SCUML Gombe Branch Office and Contact Details

No 4 EFCC Street, New G.R.A, Gombe State.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08152966019

SCUML Port Harcourt Branch Office and Contact Details

No 8 Bank Road, Off Moscow Road, Port Harcourt Rivers State.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08167599894

SCUML Enugu Branch Office and Contact Details

Plot 106 Federal Government College Road Independent Layout, Enugu State
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 07054099561

SCUML Maiduguri Branch Office and Contact Details

Plot 80 Baba Shehu Lamin Street, Opposite Elkanemi College, Tudun Wada Layout. Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08096495000

SCUML Ibadan Branch Office and Contact Details

16, Rev Oyebode Crescent Iyaganku, G.R.A, Ibadan Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08096492000

SCUML Edo State Branch Office and Contact Details

No. 2 Court Road, By Reservations Road, GRA, Oka, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]

SCUML Kaduna Branch Office and Contact Details

No. 4 Wurno Road, Badarawa, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]
SCUML phone number: 08096493000

FUNCTIONS OF EFCC SCUML

SCUML performs the following key functions;

  1. Registration and certification of DNFBPs in Nigeria.
  2. Sensitization of DNFBPs in Nigeria on their compliance obligations, under the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022 and the implementation guidelines.
  3. Monitoring and supervision of the activities of DNFBPs as it relates to AML/CFT.
  4. Conducting off-site, on- site, and spot checks inspection of DNFBPs.
  5. Taking necessary enforcement actions to ensure compliance with the AML/CFT Laws and Regulations.
  6. Collection of statutory reports: Cash based transaction reports (CBTRs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) for onward forwarding to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
  7. Establishment and maintenance of comprehensive database of DNFBPs and their financial transactions to support tactical, operational and strategic analysis as well as policy options in combating ML/FT.
  8. Strategic analysis using available data to identify emerging trends and patterns in money laundering and terrorist financing.
  9. Provision of vital information relating to DNFBPs money trails to assist criminal investigations by Law Enforcement Agencies in order to boost the fight against economic and financial crimes within the DNFBPs sector in Nigeria.
  10. Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compliance with AML/CFT measures within the DNFBPs sector in Nigeria.

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