Yes. Every business with our KYC verification badge has submitted:

Proof of business registration (CAC certificate, BRELA registration, equivalent)

Owner photo ID verification

Business address verification

Phone verification (we call to confirm)

Our team manually reviews each submission within 24-48 hours. No automation shortcuts. Real people, real verification.

If a business is verified on Africa-Business.CC, you can trust it's a real, operating business.
To submit your business, simply go to our website and click on the "Add Listing" button. You will be prompted to fill out a form with your business information and upload relevant images.
We offer both free and paid listings on our website. The free listing allows you to list your business name, address, and phone number, while our paid listings offer additional features such as a custom description, photos, and higher visibility.
To edit your business information, log in to your account and go to your listing. From there, you can make any necessary changes to your business information and click "Save" to update it.
If your business is already listed on our website, you can claim ownership by clicking the "Claim Listing" button on the listing page. You will be prompted to verify your ownership through email or phone verification.
Your business listing should appear on our website within 24-48 hours after submission. However, please note that our team manually reviews each submission to ensure accuracy and quality, which may cause a delay in the publication of your listing.
Yes, we offer various advertising and promotional options for businesses looking to increase their visibility on our website. Please contact us for more information on our advertising options.
You can contact our customer support team by filling out the contact form on our website or by sending an email to our support email address. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.

That's exactly why we built this. Search for the business. Look for the green KYC verification badge. That means:

They've proven they're registered and operating

Their contact details are verified

They've been manually checked by our team

You can call them with confidence. No wasted calls to wrong numbers or defunct businesses.

No. Free listing forever. You get:

KYC verification badge (shows you're real)

Your business listing visible across Africa

Phone, email, WhatsApp contact information

Customer reviews

Basic monthly analytics

You only upgrade to Featured or Professional if you want additional visibility, lead generation, or advanced features. Many businesses do just fine on free listings.

Usually 24-48 hours. We review submissions during business hours (Lagos time, Monday-Friday). If we need clarification, we'll email you.

Have an expired document? Upload an updated one. Missing a signature? We'll let you know.

We're thorough, but we're also fast.

Yes. If you have:

A form of business registration (even informal trader registration)

A national ID or passport

A verifiable phone number

We can verify you. Africa-Business.CC is for real businesses at every scale—from farmers with 2 hectares to manufacturers with 200 employees.

Go to signup page (https://africa-business.cc/register). Click "List Your Business." Fill out:

Business name and description

Photos of your location/products

Contact details

Owner information

Then upload your registration documents. We verify within 24-48 hours. That's it.

Free. No credit card required.

No. Your data belongs to you. We don't sell business information to third parties.

We don't share phone numbers, email addresses, or sensitive details without permission. Customers contact you directly through the platform or via the contact info you choose to show.

We take data privacy seriously. (https://africa-business.cc/privacy-policy)

Search for what you need (textile manufacturer, cocoa supplier, metal fabricator). Filter by country. Look for KYC-verified businesses.

Once verified, you can:

Review customer testimonials

See their registration documents

Call or email directly

Start communication with confidence

Many of our verified manufacturers offer direct export. Some have existing wholesale processes. Verify first, then negotiate terms directly.

For premium tier subscriptions:

Nigeria: Bank transfer, Paystack, Flutterwave

Kenya: M-Pesa, bank transfer, card payment

Ghana: MTN Mobile Money, bank transfer

East Africa: M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, bank transfer

Global: Credit card (Stripe)

Payment processing is secure and handled by trusted payment partners.

Yes. Upgrade anytime. Your subscription starts immediately. You're only charged for the time you use.

Same applies if you downgrade—no penalty, no lock-in contracts.