CAC Business Name Registration for Digital Services in Yobe State

Websites, apps, graphics, phone repairs, social media pages and online stores are all being built by young people across Yobe State, and each of those businesses looks more credible with a registered name behind it. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We take care of the name search, the filing and the certificate for freelancers, studios, repair shops and tech startups in every Local Government Area. A Business Name is ₦35,500 all-inclusive, and a Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive. It really is this simple: send us your business name on WhatsApp, and we’ll handle everything else.

📋 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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A Generation of Yobe Digital Skills Is Coming Through

Yobe has put real effort into digital training, and the people coming out of it are starting businesses. In October 2025, the state launched Cohort 2 Batch B of its Youth Digital and Entrepreneurship Training at the SAIL Skills Acquisition Center in Gashua, run with the Yobe State Information Technology Development Agency (YITDA). Organisers described the aim as moving the state’s economy from consumption to production. Earlier, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced training for 1,000 Yobe youths in phone repair, hardware, software and entrepreneurship, in partnership with NITDA. The learning centres were reported to be at the Federal University Gashua, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Atiku Abubakar College of Legal Studies in Nguru and the Federal College of Education in Potiskum.

Training gives people skills, but customers, clients and banks still ask who is behind the work. A registered business name is how a graduate turns a skill into a business with an identity. Programme details change, so check YITDA for current offerings. CAC registration is separate from any of these programmes, and it is the step we handle.

Digital and Tech Businesses We Register in Yobe State

• Web design and development studios — business websites, online shops and custom web tools.
• App and software developers — mobile apps, business software and small tools built for clients.
• Graphic design and branding studios — logos, flyers, packaging and brand identities.
• Social media management and digital marketing — managing pages, running adverts and producing content for businesses.
• Phone and computer repair shops — GSM hardware, software repairs and accessories.
• IT support and networking services — office networks, Wi-Fi setups, installations and maintenance.
• Business centres and cybercafés — printing, typing, online registrations and internet access.
• Online sellers and e-commerce businesses — stores selling through websites, marketplaces and social media.
• Digital skills schools and training centres — computer, design and coding classes.
• Freelancers and remote workers — writers, editors, data entry, virtual assistants and transcription services.

Outside the Scope of This Registration

Registration creates a legal business identity. Some digital businesses also need licences or registrations from other regulators, and the ones below come up most often.

• Printed certificates — your certificate comes as a soft copy on WhatsApp, and any business centre can print it.
• Telecom or internet licences from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) — relevant if you resell internet access, run a network, or offer voice or messaging services.
• Payment and fintech licensing — if you handle customer funds, wallets or payments, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s rules apply. Check them before launching.
• Data protection — the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) cover businesses handling personal data. Check whether registration applies to you.
• Professional registration — the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) regulates IT practice. Confirm whether it applies to your services.
• Import requirements — SON and Customs rules matter if you bring in phones, computers or accessories to sell.
• Local trading arrangements — shop permits, signage approvals and levies from your local government or market association.
• Tax obligations beyond the TIN — federal and state rules for traders and service providers.
• A business bank account — opened with your chosen bank once the certificate is in hand.
• Annual returns — a short yearly CAC filing we can handle later.

Here’s Exactly What You’re Paying For

Both CAC’s fee and ours are inside the single ₦35,500 payment. The Limited Liability Company route is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• A name availability check on CAC’s public portal
• Reservation of your chosen name once it clears
• Preparation and filing of your Business Name application
• The CAC government fee
• Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• A Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• A CAC Status Report confirming your business is active on the public register

Business Name or Limited Liability Company?

If you run a one-person studio, a repair shop or an online store, a Business Name usually gets you going. A company structure becomes more useful when you have co-founders, plan to raise investment, or sign larger service contracts. Many tech businesses start with the Business Name and convert later.

Registering Digital Businesses Across Yobe State

Price, documents and turnaround are identical in every LGA, and online businesses can register too as long as they have an address in the state.

Before You Reach Out

1. Two proposed business names, ranked by preference
2. A valid ID — NIN, international passport or driver’s licence
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in Yobe State, including the LGA
5. A phone number and an email address
6. A short description of what the business does, such as “web design, software development and digital marketing”
7. For a Limited Liability Company: names, IDs and details of the directors and shareholders

From Message to Certificate

1. Check — we search CAC’s public portal for your name.
2. Reserve — we hold the name once it is available.
3. Apply — we complete the application with your business and address details.
4. Upload — you send your ID and passport photograph, and a phone picture works.
5. Pay — one payment of ₦35,500 covers everything above.
6. Receive — your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report arrive, usually in 5–7 working days.

Six steps, and only two of them involve you — everything else runs on our end.

📋 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)

START REGISTRATION NOW →

The Portfolio Is Ready, the Paperwork Isn’t

Your work is already out there: a website that loads fast, a logo a client loves, a phone that came back to life. Then a client asks for an invoice from a registered business, or a bank asks for a certificate, and the work waits while you hunt for a government portal. You would rather spend that time on the next project. Registration is a step we can take off your plate, and when it is done, your proposals, invoices and bank account all carry a registered name.

Is This Right for Your Business?

Not every registration service is the right match for every business owner, and that’s fine — here’s who tends to get the most out of working with us:

• You’re usually mid-way through a client’s website, answering a customer about a phone repair and waiting on a download that keeps dropping — switching to CAC’s portal costs you a working hour.
• You’re heading from one-off jobs toward monthly retainers, a small team or a training centre — and you want a registered name behind your proposals and invoices.
• You prefer being told what you actually need — if the Business Name does the job today, we’ll leave the company route for when it’s worth it.
• 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 digital services business in Yobe State? A Business Name is ₦35,500 all-inclusive in every LGA. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What does the ₦35,500 include? The name search and reservation, the application filing, the CAC fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

Is a Business Name enough for a freelancer or a small IT business? For most one-person studios and small shops, yes. It gives you a registered name for clients, invoicing and banking. Licences from other regulators are separate.

I work online from home. What address do I give? Use your home or workspace address in Yobe State, with its LGA. You do not need a shop to register.

Can I register web design, repairs and training under one name? Yes, describe the business broadly, for example “web design, software development, IT support and digital training”. Some activities may have extra requirements.

Can I register a cybercafé or business centre? Yes. Business centres offering printing, typing, online registrations and internet access are registered the same way.

I run a phone repair shop that also sells accessories. Does that change anything? No. Describe both repairs and sales in the nature of business. Import rules may apply if you bring in stock yourself.

Do I need SON approval to import phones, computers or accessories? Regulated imports can fall under SON’s rules, so check whether your items are covered. That is separate from CAC.

Does registration make me a licensed internet or telecom provider? No. Offering internet access, voice or messaging services may require licensing from the NCC. Check the requirements before you start.

Can I offer payment or wallet services after registering? Not on registration alone. Businesses that handle customer funds fall under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s rules, so check those first.

Do I need to register for data protection? The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 applies to businesses that handle personal data, and some must register with the NDPC. Confirm whether your business is covered.

Do I need to register with the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria? That depends on the services you offer. Check whether it applies to your work. It is separate from CAC.

Will the certificate help me win clients? Businesses and institutions often ask for proof of registration before signing contracts, so it is a useful document. It does not guarantee any work.

Can I use the certificate on payment or freelance platforms? Many platforms set their own verification rules. A CAC certificate is a commonly requested document, but acceptance is up to each platform.

Is the TIN included? Yes, a TIN comes with the ₦35,500.

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

Are there yearly filings with CAC? Registered businesses file annual returns. It is short and separate, and we can handle it when it is due.

What if my first-choice name is taken? Send a backup and we will check it quickly. Two or three options ready speeds things up.

Can I upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many digital businesses start with a Business Name and convert once they take on co-founders, investors or larger contracts. We can assist with the conversion.

When should I start as a Limited Liability Company? When you have co-founders, plan to raise funding or want the business separate from your personal assets from the start.

Do you register businesses outside Damaturu and Potiskum? Yes. We cover all 17 LGAs in Yobe State, from Nguru and Geidam to Fika and Gujba, at the same price and turnaround.

Can I register before I launch or open a shop? You need an address and LGA in Yobe State to file. If you are still setting up, send the address you plan to use.

Have a business name in mind? Send it on WhatsApp and we’ll start the search. Message us here →