CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Ekiti

If you sell jewelry, cosmetics, make-up or beauty products anywhere in Ekiti, registering your business with CAC is one of the easiest things you’ll do all year. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited agent, and we handle the entire process for you — search, filing, certificate — from wherever you are. Send your business name across on WhatsApp, and treat the registration as good as started.

Ekiti’s Ground Holds More Than Just Industrial Minerals

Ijero-Ekiti, already known for its large feldspar deposits, has also produced rare gem-quality tourmaline crystals — well-formed, gemmy blue-green specimens documented and traded among mineral collectors internationally, a locality mineral cataloguers note is otherwise little-known outside tin production circles. Ekiti’s Office of Solid Mineral Resources lists gold and gemstones among the state’s broader mineral endowments alongside its better-known industrial clays. None of this is a registration requirement for a jewelry or cosmetics business, but it’s a reminder that Ekiti’s ground carries more than construction-grade raw materials — and a properly registered jewelry, gemstone or beauty business is better placed to build on that kind of local story with customers, however small a part it plays in day-to-day trading.

Jewelry, Cosmetics & Make Up Businesses We Register Most in Ekiti

• Jewelry design and retail — registered businesses designing or selling jewelry pieces.
• Cosmetics and skincare products trading — registered businesses supplying skincare and beauty products.
• Make-up artistry and beauty services — registered businesses offering make-up application and beauty services.
• Perfumes and fragrance trading — registered businesses supplying perfumes and fragrance products.
• Gemstone and beads trading — registered businesses supplying beads, gemstones and related accessories.

📋 CAC Business Name Registration

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

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Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost

For most jewelry, cosmetics and make-up businesses in Ekiti, a Business Name covers what’s needed to trade openly with customers and suppliers under a properly registered name. Once you’re running several outlets, launching your own product line at scale, or bringing on investors, the Limited Liability Company structure tends to fit better — it separates your personal assets from the business. You can start with a Business Name and convert later.

What ₦35,500 Buys You

We handle the full Business Name registration for jewelry, cosmetics and make-up businesses in Ekiti for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together — the option that fits most independent designers and beauty traders starting out, giving you a properly registered business without the extra structure many don’t yet need (a Limited Liability Company registration is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive, worth considering once you’re running at larger scale or bringing in business 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

One WhatsApp message with your business name is all it takes — we manage the rest.

Want the Limited Liability Company instead? For ₦65,500 all-inclusive you get everything above plus your Memorandum and Articles of Association (Memart) and personal liability protection — worth it once you’re running at larger scale or with partners.

Gather These First

You most likely already have these 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 Ekiti — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “jewelry design and retail,” “cosmetics and skincare trading,” or “make-up artistry services”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

Nothing here needs advance preparation. Send it across on WhatsApp whenever convenient, and we’ll match it to CAC’s requirements.

Beyond CAC’s Scope

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
• NAFDAC registration, required for cosmetic and skincare products before they’re sold to the public
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) compliance for precious metal and jewelry alloy standards, where applicable
• Import documentation, for gemstones, beads or cosmetic products sourced from abroad
• Trademark registration for your brand name or logo, if you want it protected beyond CAC’s own-name protection
• 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

Your Route to Registration

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 Ekiti 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 the full extent of it on your part: send the details, make one payment, receive your certificate.

Serving Jewelry, Cosmetics & Make Up Businesses Across All of Ekiti

Pricing, requirements and turnaround are identical no matter where in Ekiti your business is based. We regularly register jewelry, cosmetics and make-up businesses located in:

• Ado-Ekiti — jewelry designers and beauty traders serving the state capital
• Ijero and Efon — businesses closest to the state’s mineral and gemstone-producing areas
• Ikere, Ise/Orun and Ekiti South-West — cosmetics and jewelry retail across the Ikere and Ilawe axis
• Ekiti West and Ido-Osi — beauty and jewelry businesses serving the western and industrial belt communities
• Ikole, Oye, Emure, Gbonyin and Irepodun/Ifelodun — cosmetics and make-up services serving the wider trading base

If your business is in any of Ekiti’s 16 Local Government Areas — Ado-Ekiti, Efon, Ekiti East, Ekiti South-West, Ekiti West, Emure, Gbonyin, Ido-Osi, Ijero, Ikere, Ikole, Ilejemeje, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ise/Orun, Moba, or Oye — you’re covered.

You Bring the Style — Let a Registered Name Back the Business

Running a jewelry, cosmetics or make-up business means keeping up with trends, sourcing genuine products, and being someone clients trust with their look. CAC registration doesn’t touch any of that day-to-day work, but it’s worth getting settled early: it’s the document that lets you open supplier accounts, pursue NAFDAC registration for products you sell, and present your brand formally, under a properly recognised name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a jewelry or cosmetics business in Ekiti? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 16 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 jewelry or beauty business? Yes — for most independent designers and traders, a Business Name establishes your legal business 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 jewelry and beauty businesses starting out. If you’re running multiple outlets or bringing on partners, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering.

Can I register jewelry, cosmetics and make-up services under one business name? Yes — a single registration covers your business as a whole. You can describe your nature of business broadly enough to include several, for example jewelry retail and beauty services.

I run a small make-up business or work from home — can I still register? Yes — small and large beauty businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Ekiti, which can be your shop, studio or home base.

Do I need NAFDAC registration for the cosmetics I sell? Yes — cosmetic and skincare products generally require NAFDAC registration, separate from and in addition to CAC registration.

Does CAC registration protect my brand name or logo? No — CAC registration protects your business name from being taken by someone else at CAC, but trademark protection for a logo or brand is a separate process.

Will this certificate help me get NAFDAC registration for my products? Having a registered business is typically the first step regulatory bodies like NAFDAC expect before processing further applications, so a CAC certificate is a useful starting document.

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

Do you register businesses outside Ado-Ekiti? Yes — we register jewelry, cosmetics and make-up businesses in all 16 Ekiti LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

How long does registration take? Typically 5–7 working days, with nothing further required from you once you’ve sent your details.

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

Do I need special permits to import gemstones, beads or cosmetics? Yes — importing goods involves separate customs documentation and, depending on the product, additional regulatory clearance beyond CAC registration.

Can I combine jewelry retail with gemstone and beads trading under one registration? Yes — describe your nature of business to cover both, as long as it accurately reflects what your business does.

Is a physical shop required before I register? No — CAC registration doesn’t require proof of premises. You can register first and arrange your shop, studio or workspace as your business grows.

Can I offer make-up services and sell products under the same registration? Yes — a single registration covers your business whether you offer services, sell products, or both.

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

Do I need an accredited agent to register? It certainly makes things easier — we handle every detail so you don’t have to learn CAC’s process yourself. We’re a CAC-accredited agent, and we take care of your entire registration from name search through certificate delivery.

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