CAC Business Name Registration for Event Planning in Lagos State

Weddings, naming ceremonies, product launches, conferences, owambe weekends: Lagos hosts something almost every day of the year, and behind each one is a planner, organiser, hall operator or vendor who needs a business that clients can trust. Onelove Business Ventures, a CAC-accredited agency, registers event and conference businesses anywhere in Lagos State, from name check to certificate, so you can stay with your clients and your run-of-show. It really is this simple: send us your business name on WhatsApp, and we’ll handle everything else.

Event Safety in Lagos, and Where Registration Fits

The Lagos State Safety Commission, set up in 2011, plays a direct role in how events are run in the state. It asks event centres, event managers, organisers and planners to obtain safety certification: a Safety Compliance Certificate for the venue and an Event Safety Permit for each event. It also asks planners to confirm that the venue they book holds its own certificate, and offers safety training and certification for event managers, with trained safety personnel expected at events. Separately, event centres are expected to hold a licence from the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture before operating, and the Commission registers and verifies them through its online portal.

None of this is replaced by CAC registration, and the exact thresholds and procedures change from time to time, so confirm the current rules with the Commission before each event season. What registration does give you is the thing the rest is built on: a legal business name that appears on your proposals, contracts, invoices and applications. For most planners, the sensible order is simple: register the business name first, then handle the safety certification that applies to your venues and events.

📋 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

You pay once, and CAC’s fee and ours are both inside that amount. Prefer to launch as a company? The Limited Liability Company route is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• Checking that your event business name is available
• Reserving the name for you
• Preparing and submitting the CAC Business Name application
• The CAC government filing/processing fee
• Your Certificate of Registration, as a soft copy
• Your Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• A CAC Status Report you can show to clients, venues and banks

Business Name or Limited Liability Company?

If you plan weddings and parties as a one-person or small-team business, a Business Name usually gives you what you need: a registered name for client contracts, invoices and a bank account. A Limited Liability Company becomes worth considering when you run a venue, take on large corporate work, or share ownership, because the company then holds the risks instead of you personally. Many planners open with a Business Name and move up when the work demands it.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two business names you’d like, listed in order of preference
2. A valid ID: National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. Your Lagos State business address, including the LGA
5. Your phone number and email address
6. A plain description of your business, such as “event planning and conference management” or “event decoration, rentals and coordination”
7. For a Limited Liability Company only: the names, ID and details of every director and shareholder

The Registration Timeline

1. We run the name search on CAC’s public portal.
2. We reserve your name once it clears.
3. We fill in the application with your details and Lagos address.
4. You send your ID and passport photograph, a phone photo is enough.
5. You pay ₦35,500 once, covering everything above.
6. Your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report arrive within roughly 5–7 working days.

Beyond that first message and a single payment, there’s nothing left for you to chase up.

What Falls Outside This Registration

• Printed certificates: you receive a soft copy and print it locally when you need to.
• Lagos State Safety Commission certification: the Safety Compliance Certificate for venues you operate, the Event Safety Permit for events, and safety training for your event managers, where they apply.
• A Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture licence, if you operate an event centre or hall yourself.
• Signage and advertisement permits from the state’s outdoor advertising regulator for banners, billboards and branded outdoor displays.
• Music and performance licensing if your events play or stage copyrighted music publicly.
• Liquor and food approvals if you serve drinks or run catering at your events or venue.
• Building, fire-safety and occupancy approvals for any hall or venue you own.
• Event insurance and vendor contracts, which you arrange with your insurer and suppliers.
• Tax obligations for your income and any VAT that applies, beyond the TIN we provide.
• Business bank account opening, done with your chosen bank after your certificate arrives.
• Annual returns in future years, a small separate filing we can do for you.

Event and Conference Businesses We Register in Lagos

• Wedding and social event planners: weddings, naming ceremonies, birthdays and anniversaries.
• Corporate event and conference organisers: seminars, summits, product launches and staff events.
• Exhibition and trade show organisers: fairs, expos and brand activations.
• Event centre and hall operators: owners and managers of venues for hire.
• Event rental businesses: chairs, canopies, tents, staging, sound and lighting.
• Concert and festival promoters: ticketed shows and live entertainment.
• Ushering, hostess and protocol teams: guest management and event staffing.
• Event coordinators and day-of managers: planners who run the schedule on the day.

Registering Event Businesses Across Lagos State

Price, requirements and timeline are the same in every part of Lagos. We register event planners, organisers and venue operators across the state, including these areas.

Island, Lekki and the coast

• Lagos Island, Victoria Island and Ikoyi: planners and organisers serving hotels, waterfront venues and corporate clients
• Lekki, Eti-Osa and Ajah: planners, decorators and rental firms along the peninsula
• Ibeju-Lekki: newer ventures and venue operators on the outer coast

Ikeja and the mainland

• Ikeja, Maryland, Ojodu and Magodo: planners and event teams around the state capital
• Yaba, Surulere, Shomolu and Mushin: coordinators, rental businesses and promoters across the inner mainland
• Kosofe, Ketu, Ifako-Ijaye and Agege: organisers and vendors on the northern mainland
• Oshodi-Isolo and Lagos Mainland: hall operators and event service providers

West, north-east and the edges

• Festac, Amuwo-Odofin, Ojo and Apapa: event businesses along the western and port corridors
• Alimosho, Ikotun and Egbe: planners and vendors in the densely populated west
• Ikorodu and Epe: organisers and venue operators in the north-east and east
• Badagry: event services and venue operators in the border town

Wherever in Lagos State your event business is based, we can register it.

Between the Venue Walkthrough and the Midnight Setup

An events week rarely follows a neat schedule. A client changes the guest count on a Tuesday, a vendor drops out on Thursday, and by Saturday you are checking seating charts at the hall while the decor crew is still hanging drapes. Between site visits, rehearsals, vendor calls and the event itself, there’s very little room for sitting in front of a government portal. Registering the business is one task we can take off the list entirely. When it’s finished, your event business has a registered name on its proposals, invoices and contracts, ready for clients and venues who ask who they are dealing with.

Is This Right for Your Business?

We’re not the right fit for everyone, and we’d rather say so — here’s who usually benefits most from working with us:

• You’re on a venue walkthrough in the morning, a vendor call at noon and a setup at midnight — you can’t spare an hour on CAC’s portal while a client’s stage is still being built.
• You’re moving from planning celebrations for friends and referrals toward corporate conferences, brand activations or a standing roster of vendors and venue partners — and a registered name should be in place before you make that move.
• 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 want a process without back-and-forth — send your details once, pay once, and there are no surprise charges afterwards.

If that sounds like you, send your business name and we’ll get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is CAC registration for an events business in Lagos State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, wherever you are based in the state. The Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What am I paying for in the ₦35,500? Your name search and reservation, the CAC application and its government fee, then your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

Will a Business Name do for a planner or small events team? In most cases, yes: contracts, invoices and banking can all run under it.

Does CAC registration replace Lagos State Safety Commission certification? No. The Commission’s certificates and event permits are separate and depend on your venue and the event. CAC registration is the step that gives you a legal name to apply with.

Do I need a Ministry licence if I only plan events and don’t own a hall? The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture licence is aimed at event centres. If you only plan events at other people’s venues, check with the Ministry and the Safety Commission what applies to you.

Can wedding planning and equipment rentals sit under one name? Yes, if you word your business activity widely, for example “event planning, decoration and equipment rental”. Certain services may still need their own approvals.

Can I cover social events and corporate conferences together? Yes. Your registration describes the business, not a single event type, so both kinds of work can be listed.

I run my business from home. What address do I use? Use the Lagos State address where the business is based, along with its LGA. If you have another address you would rather put on record, tell us and we’ll advise.

I haven’t rented an office yet. Is that a problem? The application asks for a Lagos State address with its LGA. Without an office, give us the address you intend to use and we’ll take it from there.

Does the price differ for Lagos Island, Ikorodu or Epe? No. The same ₦35,500 and the same 5–7 working days apply across all of Lagos State.

How long does registration take? Usually 5–7 working days, and your certificate comes by soft copy on WhatsApp.

Will the certificate help me win corporate clients or work with hotels and venues? Companies and venues often ask event vendors for proof of registration, so having the certificate can help. It doesn’t guarantee any booking.

Can I take client deposits into a business account with the certificate? Banks commonly ask for your CAC certificate when opening a business account, but each bank has its own checklist, so confirm with yours.

Do I get a TIN? Yes, your Tax Identification Number is issued with the registration and there’s nothing extra to pay.

What about annual returns? CAC requires registered businesses to file them each year. They aren’t part of this price, but we can take them on when they’re due.

What if my preferred name is taken? We ask for two names for that reason. If both are unavailable, suggest a third and we’ll check it immediately.

Can I register the brand name I already use on Instagram? If CAC’s register shows it as available, yes. A name already in use on social media doesn’t reserve it at CAC, so send it to us and we’ll check.

Can I move to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Plenty of event businesses begin as a Business Name and convert once they take on a venue, partners or larger clients. We can guide that change.

When should I go straight to a Limited Liability Company? If you’re running a venue, sharing ownership, or dealing with an investor or client who expects a company, starting as an LLC spares you a later switch.

Do I register again for every event I run? No. CAC registration belongs to your business, not to any single event. Safety permits and similar approvals, by contrast, generally attach to particular venues or events.

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