CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Enugu

If you make or sell jewelry, distribute cosmetics and skincare products, or offer makeup and bridal beauty services anywhere in Enugu State, registering your business with CAC is a short, one-time step worth getting out of the way early. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited agent, and we handle the entire process for you — search, filing, certificate — wherever in the state you’re based. One WhatsApp message with your business name is all it takes — we manage the rest.

📋 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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Enugu Has Already Been Pushing Formalisation in This Space

The Enugu Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Centre has previously disclosed that over 6,000 businesses in the state benefited from its Corporate Affairs Commission formalisation grant, with beneficiaries assisted through CAC registration, Tax Identification Number registration and corporate account opening. The Director General of the centre noted that recipients were drawn from sectors including the Creative Industry — the natural home for jewelry makers, cosmetics sellers and makeup artists — alongside trading, healthcare and manufacturing businesses. One beneficiary described how having a properly registered business name finally let him approach corporate organisations for work he’d previously been turned away from. For anyone in jewelry, cosmetics or makeup in Enugu, that’s a useful sign: the state has already shown that formal registration opens doors, corporate accounts included, that informal trading simply doesn’t.

Jewelry and Beauty Businesses We Register Most in Enugu

• Jewelry making and sales — registered businesses designing, producing or retailing jewelry and accessories.
• Cosmetics and skincare distribution — registered businesses supplying cosmetics, skincare and personal care products.
• Makeup artistry and bridal services — registered businesses offering professional makeup for weddings and events.
• Beauty product manufacturing and blending — registered businesses producing or blending cosmetic and personal care products.
• Beauty supply and salon equipment trading — registered businesses supplying products and equipment to salons and beauty professionals.

Separate From This Registration

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
• NAFDAC registration for cosmetic and skincare products you manufacture or sell
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) compliance for imported beauty devices and equipment
• Nigerian Copyright Commission protection for original jewelry designs
• Trademark registration for your brand name or logo (separate from your CAC business name)
• Local government shop or salon premises permits
• 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

The Full Breakdown of Your ₦35,500

We handle your full Business Name registration for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, combining the government filing fee and our service fee into one payment — the route that fits most independent jewelry makers, cosmetics sellers and makeup artists just getting formally set up (a Limited Liability Company registration is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive, worth considering once you’re manufacturing at 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

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 producing at scale or with partners.

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost

For most jewelry, cosmetics and makeup businesses in Enugu, a Business Name covers what’s needed to take on clients and distributors under a properly registered name. Once you’re manufacturing your own product line, supplying retailers at volume, 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.

Serving Jewelry and Beauty Businesses Across All of Enugu

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

• Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South — makeup artists, jewelry sellers and cosmetics distributors serving the state capital
• Nsukka, Igbo Etiti and Igbo Eze North/South — beauty and jewelry businesses serving the university town and surrounding communities
• Udi, Ezeagu and Oji River — cosmetics and jewelry businesses along the western axis of the state
• Awgu, Aninri and Isi-Uzo — beauty and jewelry businesses serving the wider rural and trading communities
• Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Udenu and Uzo-Uwani — jewelry and cosmetics businesses across the remaining LGAs

If your business is in any of Enugu’s 17 Local Government Areas — Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Ezeagu, Igbo Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji River, Udenu, Udi, or Uzo-Uwani — you’re covered.

What to Have on Hand

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 Enugu — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “jewelry making and sales,” “cosmetics and skincare distribution,” or “makeup artistry and bridal 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.

How We Get You Registered

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 Enugu 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.

📋 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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You Have the Eye and the Skill — Let a Registered Name Back the Business

Matching a bride’s look on the biggest day of her life, crafting a piece that catches the light just right, blending a formula that suits real skin — that’s the craft you’ve built, and it deserves your full attention. CAC registration is the comparatively simple part, and it’s worth getting settled early: it’s the document that lets you approach corporate clients, distributors and event organisers under a properly recognised business name, rather than working informally and hoping the right opportunity doesn’t ask for paperwork you don’t have. Beyond that first message and a single payment, there’s nothing left for you to chase up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a jewelry or cosmetics business in Enugu? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 17 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 makeup business? Yes — for most independent jewelry makers, cosmetics sellers and makeup artists, 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, cosmetics and makeup businesses starting out. If you’re manufacturing at scale or bringing on partners, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering.

When should I upgrade to a Limited Liability Company? Usually once you’re producing your own product line at volume, supplying retailers regularly, or an investor specifically requires it.

Can I register jewelry sales, cosmetics distribution and makeup 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 sales and cosmetics distribution.

I work as a freelance makeup artist without a fixed shop — can I still register? Yes — small and large beauty businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Enugu, which can be your home studio or a rented space.

Does this registration help me get considered for SME support programmes like the Enugu SME Centre’s initiatives? A CAC certificate is typically one of the first documents such programmes ask for, so registering early puts you in a stronger position if you apply for support.

Do I need NAFDAC registration for the cosmetics I sell or make? Yes — if you manufacture or sell cosmetic or skincare products, NAFDAC registration is required and is separate from CAC registration.

Will this certificate help me get corporate or bulk bridal contracts? Many corporate clients, event planners and distributors ask for proof of business registration before setting up a formal account, so a CAC certificate is often the first document that opens that door.

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 Enugu city? Yes — we register jewelry, cosmetics and makeup businesses in all 17 Enugu 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.

Does registering protect my jewelry designs or brand logo? No — CAC registration protects your business name from being taken by someone else at CAC. Protecting a specific design is handled through the Nigerian Copyright Commission, and a logo or brand name through trademark registration.

Do I need SON compliance for imported beauty devices or equipment? Yes, where applicable — Standards Organisation of Nigeria compliance for imported devices is separate from CAC registration and depends on what you’re importing.

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.

Is there a minimum production or sales volume required to register? No — CAC registration doesn’t set a minimum volume. You can register while starting small, working from home or selling through Instagram, and scale from there.

Can I register more than one brand name if I sell jewelry under one name and cosmetics under another? Each distinct brand you want legal protection for typically needs its own CAC Business Name registration, though one registration can cover a broadly described business if the brands operate under a shared trading name — we can help you figure out which approach fits your setup.

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.

How do I start right now? Send us a WhatsApp message with your preferred business name whenever you have a free minute. No forms, no appointment, no pressure — we’ll begin the availability check as soon as we hear from you.

From that point forward, it’s on us — you’ll next hear from us with your certificate ready.

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