CAC Business Name Registration for Cosmetics in Oyo State

Beauty and adornment are big business in Oyo State, from bridal makeup in Ibadan to beadwork and jewellery in the older Yoruba towns. Whether you sell creams and perfumes, craft jewellery, run a makeup studio or stock a beauty-supply shop, putting the business under a registered name is the first piece of paperwork worth finishing. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We handle the name search, the filing and the certificate for owners anywhere in the state. Send us your business name on WhatsApp and leave the rest with us — that single message is where your involvement begins and nearly ends.

Beauty and Adornment Businesses We Register in Oyo State

• Jewellery shops and makers — gold, silver, costume and fashion pieces, sold or made to order.
• Bead makers and beadwork designers — traditional and modern beaded necklaces, wrist beads, waist beads and accessories.
• Cosmetics and beauty-supply retailers — shops and stalls selling creams, lotions, soaps, perfumes and makeup.
• Makeup artists and studios — bridal, event, photoshoot and everyday makeup services.
• Hair and wig vendors — human hair, extensions, wigs and styling products.
• Salons, barbershops and spas — braiding, hairdressing, nails, skincare and grooming.
• Small-batch skincare and soap makers — locally produced shea, black soap, body butters, oils and fragrance.
• Perfume and fragrance sellers — body sprays, oils and fragrances sold from shops, markets or online.

What NAFDAC’s Presence in Oyo Means for Beauty Sellers

Oyo State is where NAFDAC’s South-West operations come to a public head. In November 2025 the agency held its South-West zonal destruction flag-off at the Moniya dumpsite in Akinyele, on the edge of Ibadan, disposing of substandard, counterfeit and expired goods it valued at about ₦20 billion. The agency listed unsafe cosmetics among them. A similar exercise at the same site in September 2024, reported at ₦43 billion, included contraband soaps, perfumes and body sprays among the seized items. The Ibadan zonal office has also been reported to have shut down a well-known supermarket and cosmetics store in the Dugbe area over fake products.

For a beauty business in Oyo State, the lesson is practical: products need to be registered, genuine and in date, and the business behind them needs to be identifiable. CAC registration does not register a product. It gives your business a verifiable name and identity, which product registration and most supplier and bank dealings ask for in some form. The sensible order is to register the business name first, then take your products and premises through the relevant approvals.

📋 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 vs. Limited Liability Company

For most owner-run jewellery shops, makeup studios and beauty stalls, a Business Name is enough: you need a legal name for receipts, supplier accounts and a business bank account. A Limited Liability Company becomes more attractive when you launch your own product line, open several outlets, bring in partners or investors, or want the business separate from your personal assets. It is common to start with a Business Name and upgrade once the brand grows.

What’s Included in the ₦35,500

Your ₦35,500 is a single all-inclusive payment for a beauty or jewellery business in Oyo State. CAC’s filing fee and our service fee are both inside it, so nothing is added later. If you would rather start as a company, a Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500, all-inclusive.

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

What’s Not Usually Included

• Printed copies of your certificate. You receive a soft copy and can print it locally.
• NAFDAC registration for any cosmetic, soap, perfume or skincare product you manufacture, import or put your name on. This is a separate process, handled product by product.
• Any NAFDAC requirements that apply to your premises, storage or distribution, where applicable.
• Product-standard requirements, such as those of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, for items you make or import, where applicable.
• Customs and import paperwork for cosmetics, hair, jewellery or raw materials you bring in from abroad.
• Licences for buying or selling gold or gemstones, where they apply to your kind of jewellery business.
• Shop, salon and signage permits from your local government and the state, where they apply.
• Hygiene and health requirements for salons, spas and makeup studios, where applicable.
• State and federal tax obligations that apply to your business.
• Opening a business bank account, which you do with your chosen bank once the certificate is in hand.
• Annual returns in future years, a small separate step we can help with when it falls due.

Requirements for CAC Registration in Oyo State

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 Oyo State, with the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business, described simply, for example “jewellery and fashion accessories” or “cosmetics, makeup and beauty services”
7. If you choose a Limited Liability Company: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

Step-by-Step: How Little This Actually Takes

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — we do this for you.
2. Reserve the name once it clears.
3. Complete the application with your business, owner and Oyo State address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a phone picture is fine.
5. Pay the ₦35,500, one payment covering everything above.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.

Apart from sending your details and paying once, there’s nothing further you need to do.

Registering Beauty and Jewellery Businesses Across Oyo State

The price, requirements and turnaround stay the same wherever you operate. We cover:

• Ibadan and the metropolitan council areas — Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan South-West, Akinyele, Egbeda, Ido, Lagelu and Oluyole.
• Oyo town and its neighbours — Oyo East, Oyo West, Atiba, Afijio and Fiditi.
• Ogbomosho and nearby areas — Ogbomosho North, Ogbomosho South, Ogo Oluwa, Surulere and Ori Ire.
• The Ibarapa towns — Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Igbo-Ora and Orita-Eruwa.
• Oke-Ogun — Saki East, Saki West, Iseyin, Igboho, Kisi, Igbeti, Okeho, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Kajola, Atisbo, Irepo, Olorunsogo and Orelope.
• Other towns — Ago-Are, Alapa and Lalupon.

If your business is anywhere in Oyo State, you’re covered.

Clients Remember the Finish; Nobody Asks About the Paperwork

In this trade the details are visible: a bride whose makeup holds through a long ceremony, a ring resized to the right finger, a display counter wiped clean, a bead pattern finished before the weekend rush. Between fittings, restocking, client messages and the occasional supplier run, filling in CAC’s forms rarely makes it to the top of the list. Handing it to us gives your brand a registered name for receipts, supplier invoices, bank paperwork and the “official” look that bigger clients and corporate buyers like to see, without taking a minute from your chair or counter.

This Might Be a Great Fit If…

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

• You’re mid-appointment with a client in the chair, or arranging a display before a busy market day — you’d rather the registration be handled while you keep working.
• You’re heading from selling pieces and products yourself toward a recognised brand — your own cosmetics line, a second outlet, a bridal and events package, or supply to salons and retailers — and you want a registered name to grow under.
• You’d like the cheaper option when it’s enough — we’ll say so plainly rather than steer you toward a Limited Liability Company you don’t need yet.
• You want one message to actually mean one message — no chasing documents back and forth, no surprise extra fees once you’ve paid.

If any of that rings true, you’re likely a good match for how we work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a cosmetics or jewellery business in Oyo State? A Business Name is ₦35,500, all-inclusive, the same wherever in the state you are. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500, also 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 as a soft copy, a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

Is a Business Name enough for a salon, makeup studio or jewellery shop? For most owner-run businesses, yes. It gives you the legal name to trade, invoice and bank under. Approvals for products and premises are separate.

Does CAC registration replace NAFDAC registration? No. NAFDAC registers products, and CAC registers the business. Having a registered business name is usually the first step toward product registration.

Do I need NAFDAC approval if I only resell cosmetics? Products you stock should be NAFDAC-registered and in date, and NAFDAC has been taking enforcement action against unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics, including in Oyo State. Check the current rules for what you sell.

I make my own soaps, creams or oils. Can I register? Yes. Describe the business as production and sale of skincare products. Registering each product with NAFDAC is a separate step.

Can freelance makeup artists register? Yes. A makeup artist can register a business name in the same way as a shop, which is helpful for invoices, bookings and corporate or bridal clients.

Do salons, spas and barbershops register the same way? Yes. The CAC process and cost are the same. Hygiene and premises requirements are separate and depend on your location and services.

Can bead makers and traditional jewellery makers register? Yes. A bead-making or handmade jewellery business registers just like any other, and one name can cover both making and selling.

Do I need a licence to buy and sell gold or gemstones? Dealing in gold or gemstones may carry its own licensing requirements, separate from CAC. If that is part of your business, check what applies before you start.

What about imported cosmetics, hair or jewellery? Import is handled separately, through customs and, for cosmetics, through NAFDAC. A registered business name is generally the starting point for those applications.

Is the TIN included? Yes. A Tax Identification Number comes with the ₦35,500.

How long does registration take? Usually 5–7 working days once your details and payment are in.

My shop is outside Ibadan. Can you still register me? Yes. We register businesses across all of Oyo State, from Oyo and Ogbomosho to Saki and Ibarapa, at the same price and turnaround.

I work from home. What address do I use? The application needs a business address in Oyo State and its LGA. A home address can be used, and so can the shop or studio you plan to operate from.

Can I register if I sell only on Instagram or WhatsApp? Yes. An online-only seller can register, but the application still needs a physical address in Oyo State.

What if my first-choice business name isn’t available? Send a backup and we’ll check it right away. Two or three options keep things moving.

Can I cover several brands or product lines under one name? One registration covers your business as a whole, and you can describe it broadly. Product-level approvals remain separate.

Can I open a business bank account with the certificate? Yes. A CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks ask for, together with your ID and other details.

Do I need to file anything with CAC in later years? Registered businesses have annual returns to file. It is a small, separate step, and we can help when the time comes.

Can I upgrade to a Limited Liability Company later, and when should I start with one? Yes, you can convert, and many beauty brands start with a Business Name and upgrade as they grow. A company is worth considering from day one if you are launching a product line, sharing ownership with partners or an investor requires that structure.

Ready when you are. Message us your business name on WhatsApp →