CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Kaduna State

Whether you make and sell jewelry, run a cosmetics and skincare retail outlet, or work as a make-up artist anywhere in Kaduna State, CAC registration is one of the quickest parts of setting your business up properly. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited agent, and we handle the entire process for you — search, filing, certificate — no matter which of Kaduna’s 23 LGAs you’re based in. Send your business name across on WhatsApp, and treat the registration as good as started.

Kaduna’s Ground Holds More Than Farmland

Most people associate Kaduna with agriculture and its universities, but the state sits on genuine gemstone country. Geological surveys have long documented sapphire deposits in southeastern Kaduna, alongside broader reservoirs of ruby, emerald, aquamarine, amethyst, topaz and tourmaline scattered across the state — the same belt of mineral wealth that runs through neighbouring Plateau State’s well-known gemstone trade around Jos. Most of what reaches a jewelry counter or a bead market in Kaduna has passed through several hands between the ground and the display case, and a properly registered business name is what lets a jeweler, gemstone trader or cosmetics retailer sit formally in that chain — dealing with suppliers, wholesalers and customers under a name that’s officially theirs, rather than informally indefinitely.

📋 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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Everything Covered in Your ₦35,500

We handle the full Business Name registration for jewelry, cosmetics and make-up businesses in Kaduna State for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together — the option that fits most independent jewelers, make-up artists and small cosmetics retailers starting out (a Limited Liability Company registration is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive, worth considering once you’re wholesaling, importing at volume, or bringing on 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

There’s no extra step hiding behind this: message us your business name, and we take it from there.

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 operating at wholesale scale or bringing on partners. See the comparison below.

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost

For most independent jewelers, make-up artists and small cosmetics retailers in Kaduna, a Business Name is enough to trade with suppliers, salons and customers under a properly registered name. Once you’re running several outlets, wholesaling to other retailers, 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 You’ll Need

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 Kaduna State — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “jewelry making and gemstone trading” or “cosmetics retail and make-up 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 the Process Runs

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 Kaduna 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.

What You’ll Need to Arrange Separately

• NAFDAC registration for cosmetics and skincare products, since these are regulated consumer goods
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) compliance for imported jewelry, beauty tools or electrical equipment such as hair dryers and straighteners
• Weights and measures compliance for gold and silver sold by weight
• Mines and mineral trading permits from the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, if you’re sourcing raw gemstones directly from mining sites
• Business premises and signage permits from your local government
• Import documentation, for jewelry or cosmetics sourced from outside Nigeria
• 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

Jewelry, Cosmetics and Make-Up Businesses We Register Most in Kaduna

• Jewelry making and gemstone trading — registered businesses crafting, setting or trading gold, silver and gemstone jewelry.
• Cosmetics and skincare product sales — registered businesses retailing skincare, haircare and beauty products.
• Make-up artistry and beauty services — registered businesses offering make-up application and bridal or event beauty services.
• Perfume and fragrance trading — registered businesses blending or retailing perfumes and fragrance oils.
• Beauty salon and spa operations — registered businesses offering hair, nail and spa treatments.
• Cosmetics and jewelry wholesale/import distribution — registered businesses supplying retailers across the state.

Serving Jewelry, Cosmetics and Make-Up Businesses Across All of Kaduna State

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

• Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Chikun, Igabi and Kajuru — jewelry and cosmetics trading serving Kaduna metropolis and its immediate surrounds
• Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa, Soba, Kudan and Makarfi — jewelry, beauty and cosmetics trade across the Zaria axis
• Jema’a, Kaura, Kachia, Kagarko, Jaba, Zangon Kataf, Sanga and Kauru — jewelers and gemstone traders across Kaduna’s southern gemstone belt
• Birnin Gwari, Ikara, Kubau and Lere — jewelry and cosmetics trading across the remaining northern LGAs

If your business is in any of Kaduna’s 23 Local Government Areas, you’re covered.

The Craft Is Yours — Let a Registered Name Back the Business

Whether you’re setting stones, blending a signature scent, or building a clientele one bridal make-up booking at a time, the skill that keeps customers coming back isn’t something CAC registration teaches you. What it does give you is the paperwork underneath that skill: a properly registered name that lets you open supplier accounts, take on wholesale orders and be taken seriously by the gemstone dealers, cosmetics distributors and salons you’ll eventually want to work with.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a jewelry, cosmetics or make-up business in Kaduna State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 23 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 for an independent jeweler or make-up artist? Yes — for most independent jewelers, make-up artists and small cosmetics retailers, a Business Name establishes your legal business name and is the main registration you need to start.

When should I upgrade to a Limited Liability Company? Usually once you’re wholesaling to other retailers, importing at volume, running multiple outlets, or bringing on business partners.

Can I register jewelry-making and cosmetics retail 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 both.

Do I need NAFDAC registration to sell cosmetics or skincare products? Yes — cosmetics and skincare products are regulated, so NAFDAC registration is required and is separate from CAC registration.

Do I need any special license to trade in gold, silver or gemstones? General retail jewelry trading doesn’t require a separate mining or mineral license; that applies specifically to sourcing or trading raw gemstones directly from mining operations.

Is a license needed if I buy raw gemstones directly from miners in southern Kaduna? That can require mineral trading permits from the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, separate from CAC registration, depending on the scale and source of what you’re buying.

Do I need SON approval for imported jewelry or beauty equipment? It can apply, particularly for imported beauty tools and electrical equipment; it’s worth checking against the specific items you bring in.

I work as a freelance make-up artist from home — can I still register? Yes — home-based and studio-based make-up businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Kaduna State, which can be your home or studio.

I run a small beauty salon — does that count as the same sector? Yes — salon and spa operations fall under this same broad category and register the same way.

Will this certificate help me open supplier accounts with cosmetics or jewelry wholesalers? Many distributors and wholesalers ask for proof of business registration before setting up a supply 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 jewelry and cosmetics businesses outside Kaduna metropolis? Yes — we register businesses in all 23 Kaduna LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

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.

Can I convert my Business Name registration to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes — many jewelry and cosmetics 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 a separate registration to import cosmetics or jewelry from abroad? Import documentation is handled separately from CAC registration and depends on what you’re bringing in and in what quantity.

How long does the whole process take from start to finish? Typically 5–7 working days from the point you send your details and payment.

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