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How to Open a Full Business Account with Kuda Business

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Written by Okoronkwo Kanno
Updated this week

Ready to take your registered business to the next level with Kuda? Our Full Business Account is designed for companies that need comprehensive banking services. Follow these steps to get started:


Step 1: Download the Kuda Business App

  • Visit your device's app store (Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS).

  • Search for "Kuda Business".

  • Download and install the app.

Step 2: Sign Up

  • Open the app and follow the prompts.

  • You’ll take a selfie, confirm your BVN, email, password, and personal info.

  • If your device supports passkeys, you’ll need to create one.

  • Make sure all your details are accurate and up to date.

Step 3: Choose Full Business Account

  • From your dashboard, select Full Business.

  • Choose your business type:

    • Business Name (BN) if your CAC number starts with BN

    • Limited Liability Company (RC) if it starts with RC

Step 4: Add Business Basics

Here’s where we verify who you are and your business setup.

  1. Add Your Business Information

  • Enter your CAC registration number (numbers only).

  • Add your TIN – Either FIRS TIN (e.g. 12345678-0001) or JTB TIN (e.g. 1064601600)

We’ll auto-fetch your business name and incorporation date for you to confirm.

  1. Confirm Business Ownership

  • If you’re a director or business owner, we’ll ask for:

    • Your NIN

    • Home address + proof of address

    • Your PEP status (Politically Exposed Person)

  • If not, you’ll need to invite someone who is.

🕓 Invites expire after 24 hours but can be cancelled or resent before they’re accepted.

Once your Business Basics are instantly verified:

  • You’ll get your Kuda Business account number 🎉

  • Your account becomes active with basic access

  • You can now send and receive money within these limits:

Limit Type

Amount

Single Deposit Limit

₦50,000

Maximum Account Balance

₦300,000

Single Transfer Limit

₦50,000

Daily Outward Limit

₦300,000

💡 You can increase these limits by completing the Enhanced Due Diligence step next.

Step 5: Enhanced Due Diligence

This step helps us verify your business structure and the people behind it. Once submitted, you’ll unlock more tools and higher limits.

  1. Business Address

Enter your business address and upload proof of address. Such as a utility bill or rent agreement. The document must:

  • Match the address provided

  • Not be older than 3 months

  1. Upload Know Your Business (KYB) Documents

For Business Names (BN):

  • Certificate of Registration

  • CAC BN/1 or Status Report

For Limited Liability Companies (RC):

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • CAC Forms (7/7A, 2/2A, or 1.1) or Status Report

  • Memorandum & Articles of Association

  1. More About Your Business

Tell us about your industry, the kind of business you run, monthly turnover, transaction volume, and upload SCUML Certificate if needed.

  1. Business Owner Verification

  • Submit BVN and address details for directors, shareholders, and business owners.

  • At least two directors or business owners must electronically consent the person managing the account.

  • If there’s only one, a self-consent works.

Once these details have been submitted, instantly:

  • Your account is fully active.

  • You gain access to tools like invoicing, POS, expense accounts, APIs, and team banking.

  • Your limits increase to:

Limit Type

Amount

Single Deposit Limit

₦100,000

Maximum Account Balance

₦500,000

Single Transfer Limit

₦100,000

Daily Transfer Limit

₦500,000

What Happens Next?

We’ll take one last look to make sure everything’s in order.

  • If anything needs updating, we’ll let you know with clear instructions.

  • Once you’re cleared, your account becomes fully unrestricted with the highest available limits:

Limit Type

Amount

Single Deposit Limit

Unlimited

Maximum Account Balance

Unlimited

Single Transfer Limit

Up to ₦250m

Daily Transfer Limit

Up to ₦250m

Key Features of Your Full Business Account

  • Daily transaction limit of 250 million NGN

  • Unlimited access to all Kuda business banking features, including:

    • Send and receive payments

    • Invoicing

    • POS and Virtual POS services

    • POS Dashboard

    • softPOS for mobile payments

    • Expense accounts for organized finances

    • Cashback on airtime purchases and bill payments

    • Payroll management

    • Business APIs for integration

    • Team banking for multiple users

Need Help?

  • See helpful tips, upload guides and examples in-app.

  • Live chat is available if you get stuck.

  • Rejected document? No stress. We’ll explain why and how to fix it.

We’re excited to help you grow. If you have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way. 💜

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