CAC Business Name Registration for Furniture in Taraba State

Whether you upholster sofas in Jalingo, build wardrobes and doors in Wukari or sell finished sets along the road in Takum, your workshop deserves a name that appears on paper as well as on your signboard. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We handle the name search, the filing and the certificate for you, wherever in Taraba State your workshop or showroom stands. One WhatsApp message with your business name is all it takes — we manage the rest.

The Rosewood Ban and What It Means for Taraba Furniture Makers

Taraba’s timber trade has been in the news for one tree in particular. Governor Agbu Kefas announced a ban in mid-2023 on felling, processing and selling African Rosewood, known locally as Madrid, in a statement issued in Jalingo. Reports on the announcement said the ban was meant to protect fragile forest habitat from unregulated felling, and that the state’s task force on the suspension of mining activities was directed to enforce it. Rosewood is prized in the furniture trade, which is why the species has attracted so much logging pressure. It is also covered by an international trade recommendation. Since 2018, CITES, the global wildlife trade convention, has recommended that its member countries suspend commercial trade in West African rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) from Nigeria until Nigeria produces the scientific findings the convention requires.

For a carpenter or furniture maker, the practical point is sourcing. Timber suppliers, buyers and officials are increasingly likely to ask where wood came from, and rules can change, so confirm the current position with the relevant Taraba State authorities before you buy, work or sell any rosewood. Your CAC registration does not give you any timber or forestry permit, and it does not change what species you may use. What it gives you is a registered business name for your invoices, supplier accounts and bank paperwork, which is a sensible foundation for running a clean, traceable workshop.

📋 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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The Full Breakdown of Your ₦35,500

Your ₦35,500 is a single all-inclusive payment for a Taraba carpentry, upholstery or furniture business. CAC’s filing fee and our service fee are both built in, and nothing is added later. If you would prefer to start as a company, a Limited Liability Company is available at ₦65,500, all-inclusive.

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

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company

A Business Name suits you when you run the workshop yourself, take orders from households and small businesses, and need a legal name for receipts, supplier accounts and a bank account. A Limited Liability Company becomes the better fit when you carry heavy stock or machinery, take on larger supply jobs, share ownership with partners or bring in investors, since the business then stands apart from your personal assets. Many owners start with a Business Name and upgrade as the workshop grows.

What to Have on Hand

1. Two proposed business names, ranked by 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 Taraba State, indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business, described simply, e.g. “furniture making and carpentry” or “upholstery and furniture sales”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

How We Get You Registered

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal, handled on our end.
2. Reserve the name once availability is confirmed.
3. Complete the application with your business, director and Taraba address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph. A phone photo is fine.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, one payment that covers everything above.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.

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

Separate From This Registration

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; print locally whenever convenient)
• Timber and forestry permits or approvals from the relevant Taraba State authorities, if you buy, transport or process timber, including confirming the current position on African Rosewood (Madrid)
• Any export or international trade requirements if you plan to ship timber or finished wooden products outside Nigeria, including the CITES position on West African rosewood
• Workshop and showroom premises approvals, including fire-safety and land-use requirements, which matter where there is sawdust, lacquer, varnish and foam on site
• State and local government levies, signage and shop permits that apply to workshops and retail outlets
• Insurance for your machinery, stock and premises
• Business bank account opening, done with your chosen bank once your certificate is in hand
• Annual returns filing in future years: a small, separate step we can also help with when the time comes

Carpentry, Upholstery and Furniture Businesses We Register in Taraba

• Furniture makers and workshops: beds, wardrobes, tables, dining sets and sitting-room furniture built to order.
• Upholsterers: sofas, chairs, car seats and cushions, including foam and fabric work.
• Carpenters and joiners: doors, window frames, roof timbers, shelving and fitted work for homes and shops.
• Kitchen cabinet and wardrobe makers: built-in storage and fitted units.
• Furniture showrooms and retailers: ready-made sets, imported pieces and office furniture for sale.
• Timber and plank sellers: yards supplying wood to carpenters and builders.
• Office, school and church furniture suppliers: desks, benches, pulpits, pews and meeting-room fittings.
• Furniture repair, polishing and restoration services: re-varnishing, re-springing and repairs for existing pieces.

Registering Furniture and Carpentry Businesses Across Taraba

The price, requirements and turnaround are identical wherever your workshop is located. We register carpentry, upholstery and furniture businesses across all 16 local government areas of Taraba State.

Jalingo and the capital axis

• Jalingo: the state capital and home of Taraba State University, with showrooms, workshops and upholsterers serving households, offices and institutions
• Ardo Kola, Lau, Yorro and Zing: carpenters and furniture makers in the towns around the capital

Southern Taraba and the Benue valley

• Wukari: a large commercial town and home of Federal University Wukari, with steady demand for furniture and fittings
• Ibi: the Benue River town, with carpenters and furniture sellers serving the riverside community
• Takum, Donga and Ussa: workshops and showrooms across the southern belt

Central and northern Taraba

• Bali: furniture makers and joiners, including those around Suntai
• Gassol: the Mutum Biyu axis, with carpenters and furniture sellers along the trading routes
• Karim Lamido: workshops and upholsterers in the northern part of the state

The Mambilla Plateau and eastern hills

• Sardauna: Gembu and the Mambilla Plateau, with carpenters and furniture makers serving the highland towns
• Gashaka: the area around Gashaka Gumti National Park, with door, window and furniture workshops
• Kurmi: carpenters and small furniture businesses serving the surrounding communities

If your workshop is anywhere in Taraba State, you’re covered.

Sawdust, Foam and Deadlines

A furniture maker’s day rarely has gaps. There is a sitting room to measure before a customer changes their mind, a delivery of foam and fabric to unload, a door frame waiting for its final coat of varnish, and a customer on the phone asking whether the bed will be ready before the weekend. Office forms and online portals do not fit well between sandpaper and a tape measure. Registration is a job we can take from your hands entirely. Afterwards, your workshop’s name appears on receipts, supplier accounts and bank forms, and you can get back to the work that earns your reputation.

You’ll Probably Like Working With Us If…

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 between measuring a sitting room for a new sofa, unloading a foam delivery and waiting on varnish to dry on a door frame, with no spare hour to work through CAC’s portal.
• You’re aiming past referral jobs: from household orders toward supplying offices, schools, churches or hotels in bulk, or opening a showroom in Jalingo, and you want a registered name to grow under.
• 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 this describes you, we’d be glad to take the paperwork off your hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a furniture or carpentry business in Taraba State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same in every Taraba LGA. 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.

Is a Business Name enough for a carpentry workshop or furniture shop? For most owner-run workshops and shops, yes. It gives you a legal name and a registration to trade under. Larger factories or businesses with partners may prefer a Limited Liability Company.

Can upholsterers, carpenters and furniture sellers all register? Yes. Each of them can be registered in the same way. Describe the nature of business simply when you send your details, such as “upholstery and furniture sales”.

Does CAC registration give me a timber or forestry permit? No. CAC registration gives you a legal business name only. Timber, forestry and transport approvals come from the relevant state authorities and are handled separately.

Can I still use or sell rosewood in Taraba? The state governor announced a ban on felling, processing and selling African Rosewood (Madrid) in mid-2023. Rules can change, so check the current position with the relevant Taraba State authorities before you buy, work with or sell it. CAC registration does not alter that.

Do I need to register a small roadside or home workshop? You can register a business of any size, and the process is the same. A registered name helps once you want to issue receipts, deal with suppliers or open a business bank account.

Can I register a workshop and a showroom under one name? Yes. One registration covers your business as a whole, so you can describe it as furniture making and sales. Premises approvals and levies usually attach to each location.

Can a Business Name help me supply offices, schools and churches? It lets you invoice under a registered name, and many institutions ask for proof of registration. It does not guarantee any contract, and requirements differ between buyers.

I don’t have a workshop address yet. Can I still register? You need a business address in Taraba State and its LGA for the application. If you are still arranging premises, send the address you plan to use.

Do you register businesses outside Jalingo? Yes. We register carpentry, upholstery and furniture businesses in all 16 Taraba LGAs, including Wukari, Takum, Ibi and Sardauna, at the same price and turnaround.

Can I register more than one branch under a single name? One registration covers the business as a whole. Premises approvals usually attach to each workshop or showroom, so confirm what applies at every location.

Can I open a business bank account with the certificate? Yes. A CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks ask for when opening a business account, along 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 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 with it when the time comes.

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? Send a backup name and we will check it right away. Having two or three options ready keeps things moving.

Can I upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many workshops start with a Business Name and convert as machinery, staff or partners grow. We can assist with the conversion.

When does it make sense to start with a Limited Liability Company? If you are building a larger furniture factory, sharing ownership with partners, or an investor asks for a company structure, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering from day one.

Can I put my registered name on invoices and signboards? Yes. Your certificate lets you trade under that name on invoices, receipts and supplier accounts. Signboard permits from local authorities are a separate matter.

Have a name in mind for your workshop? Send it on WhatsApp and we’ll start the filing. Message us on WhatsApp →