EFCC SCUML Online Registration Requirements 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is the Nigerian agency responsible for combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) is a unit under the EFCC that monitors, supervises and regulates the activities of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in Nigeria.

DNFBPs are businesses and professions that are vulnerable to money laundering and terrorism financing, such as lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, dealers in precious metals and stones, casinos, NGOs, etc. DNFBPs are required to register with SCUML and comply with the anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime in Nigeria.

How to Register with SCUML Online

To register with SCUML online, you need to follow these steps:

• Visit the SCUML website, www.scuml.org and click on the tab “Online Registration”.
• Fill the registration form and attach the required documents listed below, depending on the type of your business or profession. The documents must be scanned and uploaded in PDF format, and the attachment must not exceed 2MB or 2000KB.
• Submit the form and wait for the approval of your application. You will receive an email notification when your application is approved or rejected.
• Upon successful approval of your application, you will undergo a sensitization session and your original CAC certificate must be sighted before collection of your SCUML certificate.

Businesses That Need EFCC SCUML Certificate

The companies listed below need to have a SCUML certificate in order to operate legally and smoothly.

• Dealers in Jewelleries
• Dealers in Luxury Goods
• Chartered/Professional Accountants
• Audit Firms
• Tax Consultants
• Clearing and Settlement Companies
• Legal Practitioners
• Trust and Company Service Providers
• Estate Surveyors and Valuers
• Hotels and Hospitality industry
• Dealers and Miners of Precious Stones and Metals
• Pool Betting, Casino and Lottery, Supermarkets
• Consultants and Consulting companies
• Construction Companies
• Estate Agents
• Dealers in Real Estate
• Importers and Dealers in cars and vehicles
• Dealers in Mechanized farming equipment and machinery.
• Practitioners of mechanized farming and any other business(es) as may be designated from time to time by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment or SCUML

Required Documents for SCUML Registration

The documents you need to attach to your online registration form depend on the type of your business or profession. Here are the documents for each category of DNFBPs:

Limited Liability Companies

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Article of Association (MEMART)
• Form CAC2 and CAC7
• Evidence of tax Registration
• Professional certificates (e.g. Law firms, Accounting firms, Audit firms, etc.)

Business Names

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Form BN-O1 (Proprietor’s Particulars)
• Evidence of tax Registration
• Professional certificates (e.g. Law firms, Accounting firms, Audit firms, etc.)

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)

• Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
• Incorporation of Trustees OR CAC7
• Constitution OR Memorandum & Article of Association
• Audited financial report (if available)
• Valid means of identification (not less than three executive directors)
• Evidence of tax Registration (TIN Number/tax exemption)

State Registrations

• Certificate of Registration from the State where-in it operates
• Constitution
• Audited financial report (if available)
• Valid means of identification (not less than three executive directors)
• Evidence of tax Registration (TIN Number/tax exemption)

International NGOs/NPOs

• Evidence of Registration with National Planning Commission (NPC)
• Constitution
• Organisational Profile
• Audited financial report (if available)
• Valid means of identification (not less than three executive directors)
• Evidence of tax Registration (TIN Number/tax exemption)

Benefits of Registering with SCUML

Registering with SCUML is not only a legal obligation, but also a way to demonstrate your commitment to the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. By registering with SCUML, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• You will be able to access the SCUML online portal, where you can update your information, submit reports, and access relevant resources and guidelines on AML/CFT compliance.
• You will be able to participate in the SCUML sensitization workshops, where you can learn more about the AML/CFT regime, the roles and responsibilities of DNFBPs, and the best practices to prevent and detect money laundering and terrorism financing risks in your business or profession.
• You will be able to network with other DNFBPs and stakeholders in the AML/CFT sector, and share your experiences and challenges in complying with the AML/CFT requirements.
• You will be able to enhance your reputation and credibility as a responsible and law-abiding business or professional, and attract more customers and partners who value transparency and integrity.

Conclusion

Registering with SCUML is a mandatory and beneficial step for all DNFBPs in Nigeria. It is a way to contribute to the national and global efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, and to protect your business or profession from being exploited by criminals and terrorists. To register with SCUML online, you need to visit the SCUML website, fill the registration form, and attach the required documents. You will receive an email notification when your application is approved or rejected, and you will collect your SCUML certificate after a sensitization session.

I hope this blog post helps you understand the EFCC SCUML online registration requirements 2024. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!