CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Kogi State

Whether you design jewellery, retail skincare, or do bridal make-up out of a studio, a shop or just your phone, a name that’s officially on CAC’s register makes your brand easier to trust and easier to grow. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited CAC agent, and we run the search, the filing and the certificate for you remotely, whether you’re in Lokoja, Okene, Idah or a small town in between.

Why Kogi Is a Serious Place to Build a Jewellery Brand Right Now

Kogi sits on more of the raw material of jewellery than most Nigerians realise. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) lists gold occurring in Yagba East, Yagba West, Kabba/Bunu and Mopa-Muro, and gemstones such as amethyst and beryl across a spread of other LGAs, including Adavi, Okene, Bassa and Lokoja. The state government has started to treat that as a business opportunity rather than only a mining one: its Youth Mining and Jewellery Craftsmanship Empowerment Programme, backed by Governor Usman Ododo and the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, is aimed at training young people in gemstone identification, jewellery design, craftsmanship and business management, with the stated goal of building a local gemstone and jewellery value chain instead of shipping raw stones out.

For independent jewellers, bead and accessory makers, and the cosmetics and make-up businesses that sell alongside them, the practical lesson is simple: as Kogi’s jewellery sector formalises, buyers, suppliers and partners will increasingly expect the businesses they deal with to be properly registered. A CAC-registered name is the first thing that puts you in that conversation.

📋 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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What You Pay and What Comes With It

We handle Business Name registration for jewellery, cosmetics and make-up businesses in Kogi State at ₦35,500, all-inclusive: the CAC government fee and our service fee are bundled into one figure. For most solo designers, shop owners and make-up artists, it’s the right-sized option. A Limited Liability Company is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive, and makes more sense once you’re taking on partners or scaling into wholesale production.

Just your business name on WhatsApp — everything after that is on us.

📋 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
Preparation and submission of your CAC Business Name application
CAC government filing fee
Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
CAC Status Report showing your business as active on the public register

Business Name or Limited Liability Company: Which Suits a Beauty or Jewellery Brand?

	Business Name	Limited Liability Company
All-inclusive cost	₦35,500	₦65,500
Personal liability protection	No	Yes
Documents received	Certificate + Status Report + TIN	Certificate + Status Report + Memart + TIN
Best for	Solo jewellers, make-up artists, and cosmetics shop owners	Production businesses, wholesale brands, or ventures with co-owners

If you’re a one-person brand or a small shop, a Business Name gives you a legal trading identity without extra structure you don’t need yet. If you’re moving into manufacturing, supplying other retailers in volume, or splitting ownership with a partner or investor, the Limited Liability Company separates your personal assets from the business and tends to be the better fit. Starting with a Business Name and moving up later is a perfectly normal path.

Documents to Have Ready

Two proposed business names, in order of preference
A valid ID: National ID (NIN), international passport, or driver’s license
A passport photograph
Your business address in Kogi State, with the LGA
A phone number and email address
A short description of what you do, such as “jewellery design and sales” or “cosmetics retail and make-up services”
If you choose the Limited Liability Company: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

None of this needs special preparation. Send it over on WhatsApp when you’re ready, and we’ll shape it to fit CAC’s requirements.

The Registration Timeline

Name availability is checked on CAC’s public search portal, which we do for you.
The name is reserved as soon as it clears.
The application is completed using your business, owner and Kogi address details.
Your ID and passport photograph are uploaded; a clear phone photo is enough.
You pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, a single payment that covers everything.
Your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report arrive, 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

NAFDAC registration or notification for cosmetics, skincare and make-up products you manufacture, repackage or import
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) requirements that may apply to certain packaged or imported products
Licences for dealing in raw gold or gemstones, which sit with solid minerals regulators (federal and Kogi State) under Nigeria’s mining laws and apply if you buy, process or trade raw minerals rather than finished pieces
Customs and import documentation if you bring in beads, stones, accessories or beauty products from abroad
Printed copies of your certificate, since it’s delivered as a soft copy for you to print locally
Business bank account opening, which you do directly with your chosen bank once your certificate is in hand
Annual returns in future years, a small separate step we can also assist with later

Jewellery, Cosmetics and Make-Up Businesses We Register in Kogi

Jewellery design and making: independent designers working in beads, metals, stones and mixed materials
Gemstone and accessory retail: shops and online sellers of finished jewellery, watches and fashion accessories
Cosmetics and skincare retail: stores and home-based sellers of creams, oils, soaps, perfumes and beauty products
Cosmetics wholesale and distribution: businesses supplying beauty products to salons, shops and resellers
Make-up artistry and studios: bridal, event and editorial make-up businesses
Handmade body-care and cosmetic brands: small-batch makers of skincare and personal-care products

Serving Jewellery and Beauty Businesses Across Kogi’s 21 LGAs

Pricing, requirements and turnaround are the same wherever you’re located in Kogi State. We register businesses across all three senatorial districts:

Kogi West: Lokoja, Kogi (Koton Karfe), Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, Mopa-Muro, Yagba East and Yagba West
Kogi Central: Okene, Adavi, Okehi, Ajaokuta and Ogori/Magongo
Kogi East: Idah, Ankpa, Dekina, Bassa, Ibaji, Igalamela-Odolu, Ofu, Olamaboro and Omala

You Know Your Craft. Let a Registered Name Stand Behind It.

Choosing the right stone, matching a foundation shade to a skin tone, getting a clasp to sit right, or knowing which fragrance your customers will reorder: that’s the part of this business you’ve built through skill and repetition. Registration is the paperwork side of it. Once it’s done, your name appears on the public register, you can accept orders from suppliers and corporate clients under an officially recognised brand, and you can walk into a bank as a registered business instead of an individual.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Should I choose a Business Name or a Limited Liability Company? A Business Name suits most solo makers, retailers and make-up artists. Consider the Limited Liability Company when you take on partners, begin producing at scale, or when an investor or buyer asks for it, and you can move up from a Business Name later.

Do I need NAFDAC approval to sell cosmetics? If you make, repackage or import cosmetics and skincare products, NAFDAC registration is generally required, and it is separate from CAC registration. Pure retailers of already-registered products should confirm what applies to their situation.

I sell from home and through social media. Can I still register? Yes. Your business address can be your home, shop, studio or storage space in Kogi State, and online sellers register the same way as shop owners.

Does CAC registration let me buy and sell raw gold or gemstones? No. Dealing in raw minerals requires separate licences from solid minerals authorities. CAC registration gives you a legal business name, and is typically the starting point for such applications.

How do I receive my certificate, and can I use it to open a bank account? Your certificate, TIN and Status Report are sent to you as soft copies on WhatsApp, and you print them locally. Banks commonly ask for the CAC certificate alongside your ID when opening a business account.