Wuse Market, Abuja’s largest and oldest open-air market, has a dedicated jewelry section and draws buyers not just from across the city but from traders and expatriates across West Africa — while the wholesale plazas around Wuse II and Garki host a dense cluster of cosmetics, skincare, and beauty product businesses serving the whole territory. Whether you’re a jewelry trader, a cosmetics wholesaler, or a makeup artist building your own product line, a CAC certificate is what lets you operate that business formally. We’re a CAC-accredited agent, and we handle the full registration for jewelry, cosmetics, and makeup businesses in Abuja for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together (a Limited Liability Company registration is ₦65,500 all-inclusive). The process runs entirely online, and your registration can be underway today.
This guide covers registration costs, requirements, the jewelry, cosmetics, and makeup businesses Abuja entrepreneurs register most, and answers to common questions from clients across the territory.
What’s Included in the ₦35,500
- Business name availability search
- Business name reservation
- Completion and submission of the CAC application
- CAC government filing/processing fee
- Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
- A CAC Status Report confirming your business is active on the public register
What’s Not Usually Included
- Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) registration for Business Names (included automatically for Limited Liability Companies at ₦65,500)
- NAFDAC registration for locally manufactured cosmetic or skincare products where applicable (handled separately from CAC registration)
- Annual returns filing in future years — a separate, recurring cost
Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost
| Business Name | Limited Liability Company | |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive cost | ₦35,500 | ₦65,500 |
| Personal liability protection | No | Yes |
| Documents received | Certificate + Status Report | Certificate + Status Report + Memart + TIN |
| Best for | Independent traders and makeup artists | Cosmetics brands or wholesale distributors seeking investment or liability protection |
Jewelry, Cosmetics, and Makeup Businesses We Register Most in Abuja
📋 CAC Business Name Registration
⏱️ 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)
💰 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)
- Jewelry trading and retail — registered traders selling gold, fashion jewelry, and accessories, particularly around Wuse Market’s dedicated jewelry section, are among the most common registrations in this category.
- Cosmetics and skincare wholesale — registered wholesalers supplying beauty product retailers across Abuja, concentrated in the commercial plazas around Wuse II and Garki.
- Makeup artistry and bridal services — registered makeup artists serving Abuja’s active event, wedding, and social calendar, one of the busiest in the country.
- Perfume and fragrance trading — registered importers and retailers of perfumes and fragrance oils, a well-established category across Abuja’s shopping districts.
- Salon and beauty spa services — registered salons and spas offering hair, skincare, and beauty treatments to residents and Abuja’s sizeable expatriate community.
- Own-brand cosmetics and skincare production — registered entrepreneurs developing and packaging their own cosmetics or skincare lines for local and online sale.
Why Register Your Jewelry, Cosmetics, or Makeup Business
Beyond the certificate itself, a registered business name is what unlocks specific things you’ll likely need as your business grows:
- Opening a business account with fintech providers — Moniepoint, OPay Business, Kuda Business, and PalmPay Business accounts typically require a CAC certificate to open the business tier, not just a personal wallet.
- Sourcing stock on supplier credit — wholesalers and importers of jewelry, cosmetics, and beauty products are far more likely to extend credit terms to a formally registered business.
- Registering your own cosmetics line with NAFDAC — a registered business name is typically required before NAFDAC will process product registration for locally made cosmetics or skincare items.
- Building your own recognized brand — registration protects your business name as you build a following, rather than risking another seller using the same name.
- Building credibility on social platforms — a CAC certificate is one of the documents Meta accepts toward its verified business badge on Instagram and Facebook, useful for jewelry and beauty sellers marketing directly to customers online.
- Booking corporate and event clients formally — a registered business name lets makeup artists and stylists sign formal booking agreements for weddings and events rather than working on informal terms.
Requirements for CAC Business Name Registration
- Two proposed business names, ranked in order of preference
- A valid means of ID — National ID (NIN), international passport, or driver’s license
- A passport photograph
- Your business or shop address — a home address is acceptable if you don’t yet have dedicated premises
- Phone number and email address
- Nature of business — described specifically, e.g. “jewelry trading” or “cosmetics and skincare sales,” matched to CAC’s approved business-line list
Step-by-Step: How to Register
- Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal.
- Reserve the name once confirmed available.
- Complete the application with your business details and address.
- Upload your ID and passport photograph.
- Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee.
- Receive your Certificate of Registration and Status Report, typically within 5–7 working days.
📋 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CAC business name registration cost for a jewelry or cosmetics business in Abuja? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, ₦65,500 for a Limited Liability Company — the same national pricing whether you trade jewelry, sell cosmetics, or offer makeup services.
Do I need NAFDAC registration in addition to CAC registration? CAC registration establishes your legal business name. If you manufacture or package your own cosmetics or skincare products, you’ll also need separate NAFDAC registration, which typically requires your CAC certificate as a supporting document.
Can I register a makeup artistry business specifically? Yes — you’ll state your specific line of business, such as makeup and beauty services, during registration, and it will be reflected on your certificate and CAC’s public register.
How long does registration take? Typically 5–7 working days when the application clears on the first submission.
What if my proposed business name isn’t available? You’ll submit a backup name — having two or three ready in advance avoids losing time to a second search.
Do I need an accredited agent to register? For a professional service and result, yes — using an accredited agent avoids the errors that commonly delay applications filed independently. We are a CAC-accredited agent, and we’ll handle your entire registration professionally, from name search through certificate delivery.
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