CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Nasarawa State

A necklace in a glass case, a shade of lipstick a customer comes back for, a bridal makeup booking that fills a Saturday: beauty businesses grow on reputation, and reputation starts with a name people can look up. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We handle the name search, the filing and the certificate for jewelry sellers, cosmetics shops and makeup artists in any of Nasarawa State’s 13 LGAs. There’s no extra step hiding behind this: message us your business name, and we take it from there.

Nasarawa’s Gemstones: What Jewelry Businesses Should Know

Nasarawa has a name in the solid minerals world, and gemstones are a big part of it. The Nigerian Mineral Exchange describes the state as one of the most prolific gem-producing areas in the country and points to Akwanga, Karu, Kokona and Keffi LGAs among its key gem locations, with Nasarawa Egon noted for emerald. The wider story shows up in gemology too: the Gemological Institute of America’s Gems & Gemology reported a find of deep blue aquamarine from Nasarawa in 2019, recovered by small-scale artisanal miners from a weathered pegmatite until the near-surface deposit ran out.

For a jewelry maker, stone cutter or reseller, that local supply is an opportunity, but it comes with a rule worth knowing. Under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, nobody may purchase a mineral without a licence to purchase minerals issued under the Act, and the Act separately defines a lapidary as an operation that cuts and processes gemstones. CAC registration is a different thing from a mineral purchasing licence. It gives your business a legal name, TIN and status report; it does not authorise you to buy rough stones. If you plan to buy raw gems, check the current licensing position with the Mining Cadastre Office before you start. If you work only with finished stones, beads or costume pieces, your most useful first step is simply a registered name.

📋 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

Pay ₦35,500 once. CAC’s government fee and our service fee are both included, and no further charge appears later. If you would rather start as a company, a Limited Liability Company costs ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• A search of CAC’s register to confirm your preferred name is free
• Reservation of the name for your business
• Preparation and filing of your Business Name application
• CAC’s government filing and 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

Business Name or Limited Liability Company?

If you sell jewelry, run a cosmetics counter or take makeup bookings yourself, a Business Name usually does the job: a legal name for your invoices, your social pages and your bank account. A Limited Liability Company is worth considering when you are launching your own product range, supplying other shops in volume, or sharing ownership, because the business then becomes a separate legal person apart from you. Starting small and converting later is common.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two business names, listed in order of preference
2. A valid ID — National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s licence
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in Nasarawa State, including the LGA
5. A phone number and email address
6. A short description of what you do — for instance, “jewelry and fashion accessories” or “cosmetics retail and makeup services”
7. If you pick a Limited Liability Company: the names, IDs and details of the directors and shareholders

The Registration Timeline

1. We look up your name on CAC’s public register to confirm it is free.
2. We reserve it as soon as it is confirmed.
3. We complete and file the application with your business and Nasarawa address details.
4. You send your ID and passport photograph — a clear phone photo works.
5. You pay ₦35,500 once, covering everything listed above.
6. Your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report reach you, generally 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 Falls Outside This Registration

The items below belong to other regulators or to you, and they are worth planning for early:

• NAFDAC registration for cosmetics, skincare, soaps and similar products you make, bottle under your own label or import for sale
• Standards and import clearance (SON and customs) for goods you bring in from abroad
• The licence to purchase minerals under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, and any export permits, if you buy rough gemstones or sell stones abroad — confirm the current position with the Mining Cadastre Office
• Hygiene and premises approvals if you run a makeup studio, beauty room or other client-facing space
• Shop, kiosk and signage approvals from the local authority, plus any market or council levies
• Printed copies of your certificate, which arrives as a soft copy and can be printed at any shop
• Opening a business bank account, done with your bank once the certificate is in hand
• Annual returns to CAC in later years — a small, separate step we can also help with when it falls due

Beauty and Jewelry Businesses We Register in Nasarawa State

• Jewelry makers and sellers — handmade, imported and costume pieces, beads and fashion accessories.
• Gem cutters and stone dealers working with finished stones — lapidary workshops and sellers of cut and polished stones.
• Cosmetics shops and distributors — retail counters and wholesale supply of makeup and beauty products.
• Makeup artists and bridal beauty studios — freelance artists, event makeup and studio bookings.
• Skincare, soap and body-care makers — small local brands producing for their own customers.
• Fragrance and perfume sellers — shops, stalls and online sellers.
• Wig, hair-care and beauty supply stores — products for salons and individual customers.

Registering Beauty and Jewelry Businesses Across Nasarawa State

The fee, requirements and turnaround are identical in every LGA, and we cover all 13.

• Akwanga, Karu, Keffi, Kokona and Nasarawa Egon — the LGAs where Nasarawa’s gem story is most visible, alongside busy shopping and service areas including Mararaba in Karu
• Lafia — the state capital, with shops, studios and event businesses
• Doma, Keana, Obi and Awe — retailers, makeup artists and jewelry sellers serving the southern and eastern communities
• Nasarawa, Toto and Wamba — beauty and accessories businesses across the remaining towns

Whichever LGA you operate from, you can register without a trip to an office.

Your Brand Is in the Details, and So Is Your Time

Customers judge a beauty or jewelry business on small things: a clasp that holds, a foundation shade that matches, a makeup artist who arrives on time with a steady hand. Behind that sits a long list of jobs, such as restocking, photographing new pieces, replying to booking messages and managing stock for the next season’s rush. Registration is one job on that list we can lift off you entirely. Once it is done, your business has a name that stands up on receipts, invoices, product listings and bank forms.

You’ll Probably Like Working With Us If…

Before you decide, here’s an honest look at who gets the most from our service:

• You’d rather not be sorting out CAC’s portal between a bridal-makeup booking, a restocking trip and a customer choosing stones — you want the paperwork finished while you keep serving clients.
• You’re thinking about where the brand goes next — from a stall or home studio to a shop, from reselling to your own product line, or from retail to supplying other sellers — and you want a registered name to build on.
• You want a recommendation that fits your size — not the biggest package by default.
• You’d rather not chase anyone — one message starts it, and the price you’re quoted is the price you pay.

If that sounds like how you like to do business, you’ll probably enjoy working with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a jewelry or cosmetics business in Nasarawa State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, in any of the 13 LGAs. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What do I get for the ₦35,500? The name search and reservation, the completed CAC filing, CAC’s government fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

Is a Business Name enough for a jewelry shop, cosmetics store or makeup studio? For most individual owners and small shops, yes. It gives you the legal name and registration to begin with. If you plan to launch your own product line or share ownership, a Limited Liability Company may suit you better from the start.

Do I need NAFDAC approval for cosmetics I make or import? Products you produce, package under your own label or import generally need to be registered with NAFDAC, which is separate from CAC. Check the current requirements for your product type.

Do I need a licence to buy raw gemstones? Under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, a person may not purchase any mineral without a licence to purchase minerals issued under the Act. CAC registration is not that licence, so confirm the current position with the Mining Cadastre Office before buying rough stones.

Can I register jewelry and cosmetics under one name? Yes. Describe the business broadly, such as “jewelry, cosmetics and beauty accessories”. Anything specific to a product regulator is handled separately.

I’m a freelance makeup artist. Can I register? Yes. A makeup artist working alone can register a Business Name, which gives you a legal name for bookings, invoices and a business bank account.

Do you register businesses outside Lafia, Karu and Keffi? Yes. We cover all 13 LGAs, from Akwanga and Wamba to Obi and Awe, at the same price and turnaround.

I haven’t found my shop or studio yet. Can I still register? You need a business address in Nasarawa State, with the LGA, for the application. If you are still looking, send the address you plan to use.

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

Can I switch from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many owners start with a Business Name and convert when they launch a product line or bring in partners. We can assist with the conversion.

When you’re ready, one message gets things moving. Send us your business name on WhatsApp →