CAC Business Name Registration for Interior Design in Kwara State

Painters, POP installers, interior stylists and exterior finishing crews all depend on one thing: clients who trust them with a home or a shopfront. A registered business name backs that trust up in writing. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent, and we handle the full registration for painting and decoration businesses anywhere in Kwara State, so you can spend your days on site rather than at a government portal.

Our Business Name registration for painting and interior/exterior decoration businesses in Kwara State costs ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together. A Limited Liability Company registration is also available at ₦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 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

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New Homes Need Finishing: Kwara’s Housing Push

Kwara is putting a lot of new roofs over heads. In April 2026 the Federal Government handed the state the 132-unit National Housing Programme Estate at Ogbondoroko, in Asa Local Government Area, made up of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. In July 2026, the state government said it was set to deliver 1,600 housing units, with estates earmarked for towns including Lafiagi, Offa, Erin-Ile, Babaloma, Patigi and Kaiama, as well as communities within the three Ilorin LGAs. Because rising building material costs were named as the biggest obstacle in the housing sector, the state has also partnered with the Federal Government on a North Central Building Materials Development Hub in Kwara. Wherever homes are built and handed over, owners and tenants usually follow with repainting, ceilings, wall finishes and furnishing, and developers, estate managers and property owners increasingly prefer to work with finishing contractors who are properly registered.

Painting and Decoration Businesses We Register in Kwara

• House painting, interior and exterior — crews and contractors handling residential and commercial repaints.
• Interior design and styling — studios and freelancers designing and furnishing living and working spaces.
• POP and ceiling works — installers of plaster of Paris ceilings, cornices and decorative mouldings.
• Wall finishes — wallpaper, textured paint, 3D wall panels and feature walls.
• Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings — businesses fitting out rooms with fabrics and window dressing.
• Commercial fit-out — decorators preparing shops, salons, offices and restaurants for opening.
• Paint and décor materials supply — retailers stocking paints, brushes, fillers and finishing materials.

What’s Not Usually Included

• A printed certificate, since we send a soft copy for you to print locally
• SON standards compliance for the paints, coatings and finishing products you manufacture or import
• ARCON or CORBON registration, where your work crosses into architectural practice or building construction
• State and local building plan approvals for any structural or large-scale construction work
• Safety gear, working-at-height precautions and site insurance
• Business bank account opening, done with your bank once your certificate is in hand
• Annual returns in later years, a small separate task we are glad to take on when it falls due

What’s Included in the ₦35,500

• Business name availability search
• Reservation of your chosen name
• Preparation and submission of your CAC Business Name application
• The CAC government filing 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

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company

A Business Name is plenty for most painters and decorators who are building a client base. If you begin quoting for developers, taking on larger fit-outs, hiring a bigger team, or sharing ownership with a partner, an LLC separates your personal assets from the business, and you can convert from a Business Name when you get there.

Kwara LGAs We Cover

We register painting and decoration businesses across all 16 Kwara LGAs at the same price and turnaround:

• Kwara Central: Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Ilorin West, Asa and Moro — the capital’s estates, shops and offices where most finishing work is booked
• Kwara North: Baruten, Edu, Kaiama and Pategi — decoration and painting businesses serving the northern towns
• Kwara South: Ekiti, Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, Offa, Oke-Ero and Oyun — finishing crews across the southern towns, including Offa

Requirements for CAC Registration in Kwara State

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 Kwara State — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “painting and interior decoration” or “interior design and POP works”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

If you move from site to site and have no shop, your home address works as your business address. A phone photo of your ID is fine.

Step-by-Step: How Little This Actually Takes

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal; we handle this.
2. Reserve the name the moment it is confirmed available.
3. Complete the application with your business, director and Kwara address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 fee, a single payment that covers everything above.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.

From your side, that’s the entire process: one message, one payment, one certificate.

📋 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 Good Finish Is Your Best Advertisement. Let the Paperwork Match It.

You know how a wall should be prepared before the first coat goes on, how a ceiling should sit true, and how a room feels once the colours are right. Clients see the finished walls long before they ask about paperwork, and then the question comes up: an estate manager wants an invoice from a registered name, a landlord asks who is accountable for the job, or a shop owner wants a receipt that will stand up later. A CAC certificate lets you answer all three. It is quickly done on your behalf, and it means your next quote, invoice and contract can carry a business name that is officially yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a painting or decoration business in Kwara State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same in every Kwara LGA. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What is included in the ₦35,500? The name search and reservation, the completed CAC application, the government filing fee, your Certificate of Registration, a TIN, and a CAC Status Report.

Is a Business Name enough to run a painting or decoration business? For most independent painters, decorators and small crews, yes. It gives your business a legal name and the registration you need to start taking jobs formally.

Business Name or LLC: which is better for a decoration company? A Business Name suits those who are starting out or working with a small team. Consider the LLC when you have co-owners, bid on developer contracts or run a bigger payroll.

Can one registration cover painting, interior design and POP works? Yes. A single registration covers the whole business, and your nature of business can be worded to include every service you offer.

I go from site to site and have no shop. Can I still register? Yes. Your business address can be your home or your workshop or store, as long as you state the LGA it falls under.

Will developers, estate managers or corporate clients ask for my certificate? Often, yes. Larger clients commonly ask for proof of registration before awarding a job or releasing a deposit.

Does CAC registration give me ARCON or CORBON approval? No. Those are separate professional bodies and apply only where your work moves into architectural practice or building construction.

Can I sell paints and décor materials under the same registration? Yes, you can include supplying materials in your nature of business, though product standards such as SON requirements are handled separately.

Can I open a business bank account with the certificate? Yes. A CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks request, alongside your ID and other account-opening details.

What if my chosen name is taken? Send a backup and we will check it right away. Having two or three options ready keeps the process fast.

Can I convert to an LLC later? Yes. Many decorators start with a Business Name and convert as their jobs and teams grow, and we can help with the conversion.

Do you register businesses outside Ilorin? Yes. We register painting and decoration businesses in all 16 Kwara LGAs, with the same price and turnaround time.

Start With One Message

Your registration begins with a single WhatsApp message containing your business name. Send your business name → and we will handle the rest.