CAC Business Name Registration for Fashion Design in Ondo State

A good tailor or designer builds a name one finished outfit at a time: the wedding aso-ebi that arrives on the day, the school uniforms delivered before resumption, the native wear that fits without a second fitting. If you sew from a shop in Akure, run a boutique in Ondo town or take orders from a workshop in the Akoko area, a registered business name is what lets that reputation sit on paper as well. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We handle the name search, the filing and the certificate for you, wherever you work in Ondo State. There’s no extra step hiding behind this: message us your business name, and we take it from there.

Why Ondo’s Tailoring Boom Makes Registration Worth Doing Early

Fashion is one of the trades Ondo State is actively putting people into. In January 2026, the state government held the graduation of its first batch of the O’Datiwa Skill-Up a Woman initiative at The Dome in Akure. About 200 women had been trained at the Ministry of Women Affairs Skills Acquisition Centre in skills that included tailoring, interior decoration, soap making, catering and ICT. Each graduate was to receive an empowerment kit matched to their skill, which for the tailors included sewing machines, and the governor, speaking through his deputy, urged them to become job creators and start small businesses. He also said the training would continue. Separately, researchers at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, have studied garment-making at 22 vocational skills centres in Ondo State offering fashion design, noting that native wear is a profitable line in the state.

Put those together and the picture is a growing number of people leaving training with a machine and a skill, alongside established designers who have taken orders for years. Whichever group you belong to, a registered name is what lets you issue receipts, quote for group orders, open a business account and be taken seriously by clients who want an invoice. Register the name first, then handle any permits that apply to your shop.

📋 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

A single payment of ₦35,500 settles the CAC filing fee and our service fee together, so no second invoice follows. If you’d rather start as a company, the Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• Availability check for your proposed name on CAC’s register
• Reservation of the name you pick
• Preparation and submission of your CAC Business Name application
• The CAC government filing/processing fee
• Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• CAC Status Report showing your business is active on the public register

Business Name or Limited Liability Company for a Fashion Business?

For an individual tailor, a dressmaker or a small boutique, a Business Name is usually enough: it gives you a legal name for receipts, orders and your bank account. A company becomes worth considering when you share ownership, take large uniform or event contracts, employ a bigger team, or bring in investors. Plenty of designers begin with a Business Name and upgrade when the business outgrows it.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two business names, listed in the order you prefer them
2. A valid ID: National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in Ondo State, with the LGA it sits in
5. A phone number and email address
6. A short description of your work, for example “tailoring and fashion design” or “bridal wear, native wear and uniform production”
7. If you pick the Limited Liability Company: names, ID and details of each director and shareholder

The Registration Timeline

1. Availability check: we search CAC’s public portal for your names.
2. Name reservation: we reserve whichever name is free.
3. Application: we fill in the form with your business and address details.
4. ID and photo: you send your identification and a passport photograph, and a phone picture will do.
5. Payment: you pay ₦35,500 once, covering everything above.
6. Delivery: your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report reach you on WhatsApp, usually within 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

• A printed certificate (you receive a soft copy and print it locally whenever you like)
• Trademark registration for your label or brand name, which is handled through the Trademarks Registry, since a registered business name does not by itself protect a brand
• Registration of original designs with the Patents and Designs Registry, if you want to protect a particular design
• Import and customs paperwork if you bring in fabric, lace, trims or machines from abroad
• Shop permits and levies from your local government or market association
• Dues and membership for any tailors’ or fashion designers’ association you choose to join
• Employment arrangements if you take on staff or apprentices, including any agreements you draw up with them
• State and federal tax obligations that apply to your trade
• Opening a business bank account, which you do with your chosen bank once the certificate is in hand
• Annual returns in later years, a small separate step we can also help with

Fashion and Tailoring Businesses We Register in Ondo State

• Tailoring shops and dressmakers: made-to-measure clothing for everyday customers.
• Bespoke and native wear designers: agbada, buba and sokoto, iro and buba, and other traditional outfits for ceremonies.
• Aso-ebi and event-wear specialists: matching outfits for weddings, burials and other group occasions.
• Bridal and occasion-wear studios: wedding gowns, groom’s wear and outfits for family and bridal parties.
• Uniform and corporate-wear makers: school uniforms, church wear, workwear and branded outfits for offices.
• Ready-to-wear boutiques: designers selling finished pieces from a shop or online.
• Alterations, embroidery and beading studios: finishing, repair and decorative work.
• Fashion training workshops: master tailors who run apprenticeship or short-course training.

Registering Fashion Businesses Across Ondo State

The price, requirements and turnaround are the same wherever you sew. We register fashion and tailoring businesses in all 23 of these areas:

• Agbabu, Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East, Akoko South-West, Akure North, Akure South, Ese Odo
• Idanre, Ifedore, Ifon, Ilaje, Ilare, Ile Oluji/Okeigbo, Irele, Ode
• Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ondo East, Ondo West, Ore, Ose, Owo

If your shop, studio or workshop is anywhere in Ondo State, you’re covered.

You Know the Cut and the Fit; Leave the Filing to Us

Your days run on measurements, deadlines and customers who want the outfit ready for a date that can’t move. There are fabrics to buy, fittings to book, a machine that needs servicing and an assistant to supervise while you finish a hand-sewn detail. Sorting out CAC’s portal sits nowhere on that list of things you enjoy, so we’d rather take it off you. Once registration is complete, your work carries a registered name on receipts, order books and supplier accounts.

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 open CAC’s portal with a measuring tape round your neck, an unfinished aso-ebi order on the machine and a fitting booked for the afternoon.
• You’re moving from individual orders to bigger work: uniforms for schools and offices, group outfits for events, a boutique of your own, or a training workshop with apprentices.
• You want honest advice, not an upsell: if a Business Name covers your stage, that’s what we’ll recommend.
• You want things kept simple: your details, one payment, your certificate.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a fashion or tailoring business in Ondo State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same wherever in the state you work. 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, the government fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

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

Is a Business Name enough for a tailor or designer? For most individual tailors, dressmakers and small studios, yes. It gives you the legal name to trade under. A company makes more sense with partners, investors or very large contracts.

Does registering a business name protect my brand or designs? No. CAC registration records your business name; it does not give you trademark or design protection. Those are separate registrations, and you should look into them if your label is valuable to you.

Do I need a licence to run a tailoring shop in Ondo State? CAC registration is separate from any permits your local government or market may require for a shop. Check with the relevant local authority for what applies to your premises.

I sew and also sell fabrics. Do I need two registrations? No. One registration covers your business as a whole, and you can describe both activities in the nature-of-business field.

Can I register if I work from home? Yes, as long as you can give a business address in Ondo State and its LGA. Send the address you want on your certificate.

Can I register before I open a shop? Yes. You will need an address and LGA for the application, so send the location you plan to use.

I run a training workshop for apprentices. Can I register that too? Yes. Describe the nature of your business to include both sewing and training. Any arrangements with apprentices are handled separately.

Do you register businesses outside Akure? Yes. We register fashion and tailoring businesses throughout Ondo State, from Owo and the Akoko towns to Okitipupa and the coast, at the same price and turnaround.

What if my preferred business name isn’t available? Send a backup name and we’ll check it straight away. Having a second and third option ready keeps things moving.

Will the certificate help me win uniform or corporate orders? Schools, offices and organisations often ask for proof of registration before awarding bulk orders, so it’s a useful document to hold. It does not guarantee any order.

Can the certificate help when I apply for a grant or support programme? Many programmes ask for proof of registration, so the certificate is often a useful starting document. It does not guarantee approval, so check each programme’s own requirements.

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.

Is the TIN included? Yes. A Tax Identification Number is part of what you receive for the ₦35,500.

Do I get a printed certificate? We send a soft copy by WhatsApp, and you can print it at any business centre when it suits you.

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

Can I upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many designers start with a Business Name and convert as the label grows or partners join. We can assist with the conversion.

When does it make sense to start with a Limited Liability Company? If you’re launching a larger fashion house, sharing ownership, or an investor or major client expects a company structure, it’s worth considering from day one.

Ready to put your fashion business under a registered name? Message us your business name on WhatsApp →