Yes, one CAC registration can cover multiple business activities, but the type of registration matters.
If you register only a Business Name, you generally cannot structure it in the same way as a company with multiple business objects. For someone carrying out different business activities, such as electrical engineering, farming, and gas retail, it may be more appropriate to register a Private Limited Liability Company (Ltd).
A private limited liability company can have several permitted business activities stated in its Memorandum and Articles of Association, particularly under its objects or business activities. This allows the same company to legally operate in different areas, subject to any additional licences or regulatory approvals required for particular activities.
For example, the company can be structured to cover activities relating to electrical engineering, agriculture, and gas retail, instead of registering a completely separate company for each one.
However, CAC registration alone does not automatically give you permission to carry out every regulated activity. Some businesses, especially gas-related businesses and professional services, may require additional licences, permits, or approvals from the relevant regulatory bodies.
So, before registering, it is important to properly state the intended business activities and confirm the specific licences required for each one.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
