CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Kwara State

Matching a shade to a bride’s skin, restocking lip gloss before the weekend rush, closing the sale on a pair of earrings: beauty trades in Kwara State run on detail and timing, and paperwork rarely fits into either. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent, and we deal with the registration for jewelry, cosmetics and make-up businesses so that you can keep your hands on the work.

Jewelry, Cosmetics and Make-Up Businesses We Register in Kwara

• Cosmetics and skincare retail — shops and online stores selling creams, lotions, serums, lip products and body care.
• Shea butter and natural-product sellers — businesses packaging and selling shea butter, black soap and natural oils.
• Make-up artistry and beauty studios — bridal, event and photoshoot make-up, plus training sessions.
• Fashion jewelry and accessories — beads, costume jewelry, watches and ornaments sold in shops and online.
• Perfume and fragrance sellers — body sprays, oils and perfumes sold retail or by the bottle.
• Hair products and wigs — wigs, extensions, hair care and styling tools.
• Small-batch soap and lotion makers — home-based and workshop producers selling under their own label.
• Beauty supply wholesale — businesses supplying products to salons, shops and resellers.

Shea Country: Why Beauty Businesses Have a Local Ingredient to Work With

Kwara is one of Nigeria’s main shea-producing states. Reports put more than 250,000 naturally growing shea trees across about 6,000 hectares in Kwara North, and describe Kwara and Niger as leading hubs for the shea nut tree. The state government has also been building a large shea butter processing factory in Kaiama, described in 2025 coverage as the biggest owned by any state government and the second largest in Nigeria, with officials pointing to cosmetics as one of the industries it would supply. Women pickers and processors dominate the shea trade at the community level, and a Kwara community information page lists shea processing across Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Ifelodun, Moro, Kaiama and Baruten. For a cosmetics seller or small-batch maker in Kwara, that means a locally grown, widely recognised ingredient, and a growing reason for customers and wholesalers to ask who exactly is behind the brand. A registered Business Name is the quickest answer.

📋 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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Business Name or Limited Liability Company for a Beauty Business

A Business Name gives your shop, studio or label a registered identity and suits most individual sellers and artists. An LLC is more fitting if you manufacture products at scale, supply wholesale buyers, or share ownership with partners, since it separates your personal assets from the company’s. If you start with a Business Name, you can convert later.

Your ₦35,500, Itemised

We register a Kwara jewelry, cosmetics or make-up business as a Business Name for ₦35,500, all-inclusive. The CAC government fee and our service fee are both in that amount, so there are no later surprises. (A Limited Liability Company is also available at ₦65,500, all-inclusive.)

• 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

Your business name, sent on WhatsApp, is the only thing we need before we begin.

What This Registration Doesn’t Handle

• Printed copies of your certificate (it arrives as a soft copy; print it locally whenever you like)
• NAFDAC registration for cosmetics, skincare, soaps and similar products you make, import or sell under a brand
• SON requirements where product standards apply
• Licensing for dealing in gold, silver or gemstones, which falls under separate mineral-sector rules
• Customs duties and import paperwork if you bring in products or stock yourself
• Trademark registration for your brand name, logo or label, handled separately through the Trademarks Registry
• FCCPC consumer-protection rules on labelling, claims and pricing
• Kwara State and local government shop permits, signage approvals and market levies
• Opening a business bank account, done with your chosen bank once the certificate is in hand
• Annual returns in later years, a short, separate step we can also help with

Before We Start, Send Us

1. Two preferred business names, in order of preference
2. A valid ID — National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in Kwara State, with the LGA
5. A phone number and an email address
6. A short description of what you do, for example “sale of cosmetics and skincare” or “make-up artistry and beauty services”
7. For a Limited Liability Company only: the names, ID and details of each director and shareholder

Send these on WhatsApp whenever convenient, and we’ll fit them to CAC’s requirements.

Six Steps to Your Certificate

1. We search CAC’s public portal to see whether your name is available.
2. We reserve the name as soon as it is confirmed.
3. We complete the application with your business, owner and Kwara address details.
4. You send your ID and passport photograph; a clear phone photo is fine.
5. You pay ₦35,500 once, covering the entire registration.
6. We deliver your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, normally within 5–7 working days.

That’s the lot on your side: details out, one payment in, certificate back.

All 16 LGAs, One Set of Terms

Wherever your shop, studio or workshop is in Kwara State, the price, documents and turnaround are the same. We register businesses in Asa (Kwara Central), Baruten (Kwara North), Edu (Kwara North), Ekiti (Kwara South), Ifelodun (Kwara South), Ilorin East (Kwara Central), Ilorin South (Kwara Central), Ilorin West (Kwara Central), Irepodun (Kwara South), Isin (Kwara South), Kaiama (Kwara North), Moro (Kwara Central), Offa (Kwara South), Oke-Ero (Kwara South), Oyun (Kwara South) and Patigi (Kwara North).

Skill, Shade Matching and a Name Customers Can Trust

Choosing the right shade, knowing which product suits which skin, spotting a fake before it reaches your shelf, doing a bridal look that lasts through a long ceremony: that knowledge took you years to build. Customers buying cosmetics and jewelry are also buying confidence that what they receive is genuine, and a registered business name backs that up. Wholesalers deciding whether to supply you, venues booking your make-up services, and banks reviewing your account application can all check the CAC register for you. We handle the filing so your time goes to clients and stock.

Questions Kwara Beauty and Jewelry Businesses Ask

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

What is included in the ₦35,500? The name search and reservation, the completed CAC application, the government filing fee, your Certificate of Registration, a Tax Identification Number and a CAC Status Report confirming your business is active on the public register.

How long does it take, and how do I receive the certificate? Usually 5–7 working days. The soft copy comes to you on WhatsApp and you print it locally.

Is a Business Name enough for a cosmetics shop or make-up studio? For most individual sellers, studios and small shops, yes. It gives your business a registered name for trading, invoicing and dealing with suppliers.

Business Name or Limited Liability Company, which should I choose? A Business Name suits individual sellers and artists. An LLC suits manufacturers, wholesalers, or brands with partners or investors, and gives personal liability protection.

Can I convert my Business Name to an LLC later? Yes. Many businesses start with a Business Name and convert as they grow, and we can help when the time comes.

Can one registration cover cosmetics, jewelry and make-up services? Yes. One registration covers your business as a whole, and you can describe your activities broadly enough to include all three.

I sell from home or on Instagram. Can I still register? Yes. Size and sales channel don’t matter. You need a business address in Kwara State, which can be your home, shop or studio.

I make shea butter, soap or lotion at home. Does CAC registration cover that? CAC registers your business name, so you can trade under it. Products you make and sell under a brand usually also need NAFDAC registration, which is a separate process.

Does CAC registration cover NAFDAC approval? No. NAFDAC registration for cosmetics and similar products is separate and is handled directly with the agency.

Does a Business Name registration protect my brand name or logo? No. Registering a Business Name records your business name with CAC. Trademark protection for a brand, logo or label is a separate process through the Trademarks Registry.

Do I need a separate permit to deal in gold or gemstone jewelry? Dealing in gold, silver or gemstones can be subject to separate licensing under mineral-sector rules. Check the requirements with the relevant authority before you start.

Will the certificate help with supplier accounts and a bank account? Often, yes. Wholesalers commonly ask for proof of registration before opening supply accounts, and a CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks request.

Do you only register businesses in Ilorin? No. We register beauty and jewelry businesses in all 16 Kwara LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

What if my preferred business name is already taken? Send a second or third option and we’ll check it straight away. A few alternatives ready in advance keeps things moving.

Ready to Register Your Beauty or Jewelry Business?

Have a name for your shop, studio or label? Message us on WhatsApp → and we’ll begin the filing.