CAC Business Name Registration for Auto Spare Parts in Kano

Whether you sell new parts over a counter in Sabon Gari, stock tokunbo engines and gearboxes, supply motorcycle and tricycle parts to mechanics, or run a small stall with a handful of fast-moving filters and brake pads, registering your business with CAC is a short job and a useful one. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited agent, and we take care of the whole process for you — name search, filing, certificate — from wherever you are in Kano State. Your part is a business name and a few details; ours is everything CAC needs after that. Send your business name on WhatsApp and consider it handled — that’s genuinely the extent of what’s asked of you.

Why Standards Enforcement in Kano Makes a Registered Name Matter for Parts Dealers

Motor parts are one of the trades where buyers and regulators both care about who is actually selling the product. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has an active Kano and Jigawa office, and its enforcement in Kano has reached automotive consumables specifically. In January 2019, SON destroyed a batch of confiscated substandard goods in Kano that included 146 trays of substandard automobile brake fluid, and later that year it raided and sealed ten lubricant warehouses in the state over base oil being passed off as engine oil. Both operations were carried out under the SON Act of 2015.

CAC registration does not make a product compliant, and it is not a substitute for meeting SON standards. What it does is put you on the public register as a properly identified trader — the kind of business that suppliers, wholesale customers and banks can deal with by name — which matters most in a market where customers have learned to ask where their brake fluid, oil and batteries actually came from.

What Your ₦35,500 Covers

We handle the full Business Name registration for motor vehicle spare parts businesses in Kano State for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together. It suits most independent parts dealers, tokunbo sellers and shop-front retailers who want a properly registered business without taking on structure they don’t yet need. (A Limited Liability Company registration is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive, worth considering if you import in volume, run several outlets, or bring in partners.)

• Business name availability search
• Business name reservation
• Completion and submission of the CAC Business Name application
• CAC government filing/processing fee
• Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• A CAC Status Report confirming your business is active on the public register

📋 CAC Business Name Registration

💰 Cost: ₦35,500 (All-Inclusive) ⏱️ Turnaround Time: 5 – 7 Working Days ✅ What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Certified Status Report + TIN 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

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Business Name or Limited Liability Company: Which Suits a Parts Business?

Most spare parts dealers begin as a Business Name: it gives you a registered trading name you can put on invoices, supplier applications and bank forms. If you later start importing containers, stocking for other shops to buy from, or an investor wants shares in the business, the Limited Liability Company structure fits better because it separates your personal assets from the business. Starting with a Business Name does not lock you in — you can convert later.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two proposed business names, ranked by preference
2. A valid means of ID — National ID (NIN), international passport, or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in Kano State — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “sale of motor vehicle spare parts” or “motorcycle and tricycle spare parts retail”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

None of this needs preparation in advance. Send it on WhatsApp whenever it suits you, and we’ll match it to what CAC requires.

The Registration Timeline

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — handled on our end.
2. Reserve the name once availability is confirmed.
3. Complete the application with your business, director and Kano address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a phone photo is fine.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, a one-time payment covering everything.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.

That’s genuinely the whole process from your side: one message, one payment, one certificate.

What Falls Outside This Registration

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) requirements for the parts, tyres, batteries, brake fluid and lubricants you sell, including the risk of stocking substandard or counterfeit items
• Customs clearance, import duties and shipping documentation if you bring in parts or used vehicles’ components from abroad
• Handling and disposal rules for used engine oil and spent batteries, which come under environmental regulation
• Kano State tax and local levy obligations for your shop or stall, which are separate from your TIN
• Business bank account opening, done with your chosen bank once your certificate is in hand
• Annual returns filing in future years — a small, separate step we can also help with when the time comes

Spare Parts Businesses We Register Most in Kano

• New car parts retail — registered shops selling filters, brake pads, plugs, belts and suspension parts for Japanese and European vehicles.
• Tokunbo (used) parts dealers — registered businesses selling imported used engines, gearboxes, doors, lights and body panels.
• Motorcycle and tricycle (keke) parts — registered businesses supplying riders, mechanics and assemblers.
• Truck and trailer parts — registered businesses stocking axles, springs, air filters and other heavy-vehicle components.
• Tyres, batteries and wheel accessories — registered businesses selling tyres, car batteries, rims and related fittings.
• Lubricants, fluids and car-care products — registered businesses supplying engine oil, brake fluid, coolant and cleaning products.
• Car accessories and electronics — registered businesses selling mats, seat covers, stereos, alarms and similar add-ons.

Serving Spare Parts Businesses Across All of Kano

Pricing, requirements and turnaround are the same no matter where in Kano State your business is based. We regularly register parts businesses located in:

• Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Nasarawa and Tarauni — shops and stalls across the metropolitan core, including the Sabon Gari and Zoo Road areas
• Ungogo, Kumbotso, Dawakin Tofa, Dawakin Kudu, Tofa and Minjibir — parts sellers on the roads in and out of the city
• Madobi, Garun Mallam, Bebeji, Kiru, Rano, Bunkure and Kibiya — dealers serving the southern and southwestern towns
• Wudil, Gaya, Ajingi, Albasu, Sumaila, Takai, Garko, Doguwa and Tudun Wada — mechanics’ suppliers and retail outlets across the south and east
• Gezawa, Gabasawa, Warawa, Makoda, Dambatta, Bichi, Bagwai and Kunchi — parts businesses across the northern and eastern belt
• Karaye, Rogo, Kabo, Gwarzo, Shanono, Tsanyawa, Kura and Rimin Gado — retailers and suppliers in the remaining LGAs

If your business is in any of Kano’s 44 Local Government Areas, you’re covered.

A Registered Name for a Trade Where Every Part Has to Fit

Nobody comes to a parts dealer with a general problem — they arrive with a worn brake disc, a cracked side mirror or a part number scribbled on paper, and they need the right item, not an approximate one. Knowing which Toyota component swaps with which Lexus, when a used gearbox is worth the price and which supplier’s stock can be trusted is knowledge you built over years behind the counter.

Registration sits alongside that work rather than inside it. When a supplier asks for your business details, a bank wants a registered name before it will open an account, or a repeat customer would like an invoice with something official at the top, the certificate is what you hand over, and it’s worth having in place before those requests arrive.

📋 CAC Business Name Registration

💰 Cost: ₦35,500 (All-Inclusive) ⏱️ Turnaround Time: 5 – 7 Working Days ✅ What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Certified Status Report + TIN 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a spare parts business in Kano State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 44 LGAs. A Limited Liability Company registration is also available for ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What do I actually get for the ₦35,500? Your name search and reservation, the completed CAC filing, the government processing fee, your Certificate of Registration, a Tax Identification Number, and a CAC Status Report confirming you’re active on the public register.

Is a Business Name enough to run a spare parts shop? For most independent dealers, yes — a Business Name establishes your legal trading name and is the main registration you need to start.

Should I register as a Business Name or a Limited Liability Company? A Business Name suits most independent parts sellers starting out. If you import in volume, run several outlets or bring in partners, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering.

Can I sell new and tokunbo parts under one registration? Yes — a single registration covers your business as a whole. Describe your nature of business broadly enough to include both.

I sell motorcycle and tricycle parts — is that covered the same way? Yes. Motorcycle, tricycle, car and truck parts businesses all register the same way, at the same price.

I run a small shop or stall. Can I still register? Yes — small and large businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Kano State, which can be your shop, stall or store location.

Do I get a Tax Identification Number with this? Yes — your TIN is included in the ₦35,500 alongside your certificate and Status Report.

Do I need SON approval to sell spare parts? SON standards apply to many auto products, including tyres, batteries, brake fluid and lubricants, and they are separate from CAC registration. Check what applies to the specific items you stock.

I import parts myself. Does this cover customs? No. Customs clearance and duties are handled separately with your clearing agent, though a registered business name is usually needed for the paperwork.

Will this certificate help me open supplier or wholesale accounts? Many suppliers and distributors ask for proof of business registration before setting up a trade account, so a CAC certificate is often the first document they request.

Can I open a business bank account with the certificate? Yes — a CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks ask for, alongside your ID and other details.

Do I have to be in Kano city, or come in person? No. We register parts businesses in all of Kano’s LGAs, and everything is handled remotely over WhatsApp.

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? Send a backup name and we’ll check it right away. Having two or three ready keeps things moving.

Can I convert my Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes — many dealers start with a Business Name and convert once volumes or partnerships grow; we can assist with that when the time comes.

How will I receive my certificate? As a soft copy on WhatsApp, which you can print locally whenever you need a hard copy.

Do you help with annual returns later? Yes — annual returns are a small, separate step we can help with in future years.

Ready when you are — send your business name on WhatsApp → and we’ll take it from there.