CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Katsina State

If you sell jewellery, skincare, perfumes, hair and body products, or offer makeup services anywhere in Katsina State, a registered business name is what turns a busy stall, shop or WhatsApp page into a business that wholesalers, banks and bigger customers will take seriously. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent, and we run the whole filing from start to finish, from the name search to your certificate, wherever in Katsina you’re based. The Business Name registration costs ₦35,500, with the government filing fee and our service fee both included. Send your business name on WhatsApp and consider it handled — that’s genuinely the extent of what’s asked of you.

Two Sallah Seasons a Year, and the Durbar That Goes With Them

Katsina’s calendar has a built-in rush for anyone in the beauty and adornment trade. At both Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el-Kabir, the Katsina Emirate stages its Hawan Sallah durbar. The following day brings Hawan Bariki, when the Emir rides out to the old Government House, and Daura holds processions of its own. The state’s investment promotion agency lists these Sallah festivities among Katsina’s main cultural attractions, and each one draws large crowds to the ancient city, with horsemen in full regalia, drummers and singers. In our experience, festive weeks like these are when people spend most on how they look, from jewellery and perfume to bridal makeup and henna, and they are also when a trader with a proper business name can take on bulk orders, formal supplier accounts and corporate or event bookings that informal sellers often have to turn away. Registering a few months before the next Sallah means you’re set up for it before the rush starts.

📋 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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What Your ₦35,500 Covers

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

Everything is quoted up front, and there’s no second bill after you pay.

Business Name or Limited Liability Company?

If you’re selling other people’s products, offering makeup or beauty services, or running a jewellery shop, a Business Name usually covers what you need. The Limited Liability Company is the better fit when you’re formulating and bottling your own cosmetic line, importing in volume, supplying distributors across several towns, or taking in investors, because it keeps your personal assets separate from the company’s. A Business Name can be converted to a company later if you outgrow it.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two proposed business names, in order of 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 Katsina State, including the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business, described simply, e.g. “cosmetics and jewellery retail” or “bridal makeup and beauty services”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

You can send these over WhatsApp at your own pace, and we’ll check them against CAC’s requirements.

The Registration Timeline

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — we do this for you.
2. Reserve the name as soon as it’s confirmed available.
3. Complete the application with your business, owner and Katsina address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph. A clear phone photo works.
5. Make your single payment of ₦35,500, which covers the filing fee and our service fee together.
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

• Printed copies of your certificate (we send a soft copy; you print it locally)
• NAFDAC registration for cosmetics and personal-care products you manufacture or import, plus checking that the products you resell carry valid NAFDAC numbers
• Trademark registration for your brand name or logo, which is separate from CAC name registration
• Customs clearance and import duties on imported jewellery, cosmetics or raw materials
• Any approvals that apply if you deal in gold, silver or other precious metals or stones, depending on how you buy and sell
• Local government trade permits, shop levies and market association dues where they apply
• Health and premises requirements for salons or makeup studios where you serve clients on site
• Opening a business bank account, which you do with your chosen bank once the certificate is in hand
• Annual returns in future years, a short, separate filing we can also handle for you

Cosmetics, Jewellery and Makeup Businesses We Register in Katsina

• Jewellery retail and wholesale, covering gold-toned, silver-toned, costume and beaded pieces
• Cosmetics and skincare retail, covering creams, lotions, soaps, oils and body-care ranges
• Perfume and fragrance oil trading, covering attar, body sprays and incense-based products
• Makeup artistry and bridal beauty services, including henna (lalle) design
• Hair care and beauty product supply, covering relaxers, treatments, extensions and accessories
• Own-brand cosmetic production, covering small-batch skincare, shea-based and herbal products
• Beauty salons and makeup studios that sell products alongside their services

We Register Across All 34 Katsina LGAs

The price and turnaround are the same whichever LGA your shop or studio is in. Some of the areas we cover:

• Katsina, Batagarawa, Rimi, Kaita and Jibia: the state capital and the towns around it, plus the border trading community at Jibia
• Daura, Mai’Adua, Sandamu, Zango, Baure and Mashi: businesses in and around Daura and the northern LGAs
• Funtua, Malumfashi, Bakori, Kafur, Faskari, Dandume, Sabuwa, Danja, Musawa and Matazu: the southern commercial towns, including Funtua’s busy markets
• Dutsin-Ma, Kankia, Kurfi, Safana, Dutsi, Ingawa, Bindawa, Mani, Charanchi, Kusada, Kankara, Batsari and Dan Musa: the remaining LGAs across the state

Your Eye for the Trade Is the Hard Part

A good sale in this business comes down to small judgements: which shade suits which skin tone, which perfume oil your regulars keep coming back for, which pieces sell the week before a wedding and which sit in the case. Nobody can hand you that. A registered name is one of the few parts of the business that can be done in a single sitting. Once you have it, you can invoice a client, open an account with a supplier, or tell a bridal planner your business has a name on the CAC register.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a cosmetics or jewellery business in Katsina State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same across all 34 LGAs. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What do I get for the ₦35,500? Name search and reservation, the completed CAC filing, the government processing fee, your Certificate of Registration, a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

How long does it take? Usually 5–7 working days from the point your details are complete and payment is made.

Is a Business Name enough for a jewellery or cosmetics shop? For most retailers, resellers, makeup artists and salons, yes. It gives you a registered name to trade under, which is the main thing you need to start.

Should I choose a Business Name or a Limited Liability Company? A Business Name suits most sellers and service providers. If you produce your own cosmetic line, import in volume or have partners, look at the company option.

When should I move up to a Limited Liability Company? Usually when you start supplying distributors, scaling production, or when an investor or partner asks for a company structure.

Can I register jewellery, cosmetics and makeup services under one name? Yes. One registration covers your business as a whole, and you can describe the nature of business broadly enough to include all three.

I sell from home or through WhatsApp and Instagram. Can I still register? Yes. You need a business address in Katsina State, which can be your shop, stall, studio or home.

Do I need NAFDAC to sell cosmetics? Cosmetic and personal-care products are regulated by NAFDAC, and products you make or import need to be registered with them. If you resell, you should stock products that carry valid NAFDAC numbers. This is separate from CAC registration.

Does the CAC certificate let me import cosmetics or jewellery? No. It registers your business name. Importing involves customs clearance and any product-specific approvals.

Does registering with CAC give me a trademark on my brand? No. CAC registration stops another business from registering the same name on the CAC register, but trademark protection is a separate application.

Can I register as a freelance makeup artist? Yes. A freelancer working under a trading name can register a Business Name the same way a shop owner does.

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 you register businesses outside Katsina city? Yes, in all 34 LGAs, at the same price and turnaround.

What if my first-choice name isn’t available? Send a backup name and we’ll check it straight away. Having two or three ready speeds things up.

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

Can I convert my Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes, and many businesses do once volumes or partnerships grow. We can help with the conversion when you’re ready.

📋 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)

Ready when you are. Send your business name on WhatsApp →