CAC Business Name Registration for Jewelry, Cosmetics and Make Up Businesses in Cross River State

If you run a jewelry, cosmetics or make up business anywhere in Cross River State — a jewelry and accessories business, a beads and handmade jewelry business, a cosmetics and beauty supply business, a skincare and body care business, a perfume and fragrance business, a make up artistry business, or a beauty studio and bridal make up business — registering it with CAC is one of the easiest things you’ll do all year. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited agent, and we handle the entire process for you — search, filing, certificate — from wherever you are. You don’t need to visit an office, stand in a queue, or step away from your shop, studio or clients. All it takes is a short WhatsApp message with your preferred business name, and we take it from there.

Whether your business is in Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, or Yala Local Government Area, the process and pricing are exactly the same. Cross River’s weddings, festivals, carnivals and everyday love of looking good keep demand for jewelry, cosmetics and make up steady across all 18 LGAs. A CAC certificate simply puts your existing business on paper, the way it should be. We handle the full registration for jewelry, cosmetics and make up businesses in Cross River State 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 whole process runs online, and most clients have their certificate in about a week — with almost nothing required of you beyond that first message.

It really is this simple: send us your business name on WhatsApp, and we’ll handle everything else.

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 whenever convenient)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) registration for Business Names (included automatically for Limited Liability Companies at ₦65,500)
• NAFDAC registration for cosmetics, skincare and body care products that you manufacture, package under your own brand or import, where applicable (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• SCUML registration and any Ministry of Mines and Steel Development licences for businesses dealing in gold, jewelry, precious metals and stones, where applicable (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• Business bank account opening, which is done with your chosen bank once your certificate is in hand (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• Local government and state permits for shops, stalls, studios and signage, where applicable (a separate step we can also help with)
• Annual returns filing in future years — a small, separate step we can also help with when the time comes

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost

Most independent jewelry sellers, make up artists and beauty shop owners just starting out find the Business Name option is more than enough to get properly registered without any extra complexity. Businesses planning to manufacture their own cosmetics line, import and distribute in volume, open several outlets, or supply retailers and corporate clients often prefer the Limited Liability Company route for the added protection and structure. A CAC certificate is one part of running a jewelry, cosmetics or make up business — product registration, sector-specific compliance and premises permits are separate steps we’re happy to point you toward once your business name is in place.

A Good Jewelry, Cosmetics or Make Up Business Deserves a Registered Name Behind It

You already know your craft — the pieces you source or make, the products you recommend, the looks you create, the clients who keep coming back. That’s the hard part, and you’ve handled it well. Making it official with CAC is the easy part, and it’s the kind of small, sensible step that experienced business owners take in their stride — not because they’re worried about losing out, but because it’s simply the right box to tick once a business is real. It gives you something to point to when a supplier, a bank, an event planner or a new client asks, “are you registered?” — and lets you answer with a quiet yes.

Jewelry, Cosmetics and Make Up Businesses We Register Most in Cross River

📋 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)

SEND YOUR BUSINESS NAME →

• Jewelry and accessories businesses — registered businesses selling necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches and fashion accessories.
• Beads and handmade jewelry businesses — registered businesses making and selling beaded, traditional and custom-designed jewelry.
• Cosmetics and beauty supply businesses — registered businesses retailing and wholesaling make up, beauty products and beauty tools.
• Skincare and body care businesses — registered businesses offering skincare, body care, soaps, oils and related products.
• Perfume and fragrance businesses — registered businesses selling perfumes, body sprays and oils.
• Make up artistry businesses — registered businesses offering professional make up for weddings, photoshoots, events and everyday glam.
• Beauty studios and bridal make up businesses — registered businesses offering studio-based beauty services, bridal packages and make up training.

Whichever of these sounds like you, the process is exactly the same, and just as easy — no matter which Cross River LGA your business operates in.

We Register Jewelry, Cosmetics and Make Up Businesses Across All of Cross River State

It doesn’t matter which part of the state you operate in — the ₦35,500 all-inclusive price, the requirements, and the turnaround time are the same everywhere. We regularly register jewelry, cosmetics and make up businesses located in:

• Calabar Municipal and Calabar South — jewelry stores, beauty supply shops and make up studios serving the state capital
• Odukpani — jewelry, cosmetics and beauty businesses across the Odukpani axis
• Ikom — cosmetics shops, jewelry sellers and make up artists serving the Ikom area
• Ogoja — jewelry, cosmetics and beauty businesses across the Ogoja area
• Obudu — cosmetics shops, jewelry sellers and make up artists serving the highland area
• Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Biase, Abi, Yakurr, Obubra — jewelry, cosmetics and make up businesses across the central and southern axis
• Boki, Etung, Obanliku, Bekwarra, Yala — jewelry, cosmetics and make up businesses across the northern axis

If your jewelry, cosmetics or make up business is in any of Cross River’s 18 Local Government Areas — Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, or Yala — you’re covered, just send your business name whenever you’re ready.

Requirements for CAC Business Name Registration in Cross River

You likely already have everything you need:

1. Two proposed business names, ranked in order of 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 Cross River State — indicating your LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “jewelry and accessories retail” or “cosmetics and skincare retail” or “make up artistry and beauty services”

Nothing here needs preparation in advance. Just send it across on WhatsApp whenever it’s convenient, and we’ll take care of matching it to CAC’s requirements.

Step-by-Step: How Little This Actually Takes

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — we do this for you.
2. Reserve the name once confirmed available.
3. Complete the application with your business details and Cross River address.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a photo from your phone works fine.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, once, covering everything.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration and Status Report, typically within 5–7 working days.

That’s genuinely the whole process from your side: 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 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

SEND YOUR BUSINESS NAME →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC business name registration cost for a jewelry, cosmetics or make up business in Cross River? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, ₦65,500 for a Limited Liability Company — the same pricing across all 18 LGAs in Cross River State.

Is CAC registration enough to sell cosmetics and skincare products? CAC registration establishes your legal business name. If you simply resell products that are already NAFDAC-registered, CAC registration is usually the main step. If you manufacture, package under your own brand, or import cosmetics and skincare products, you’ll typically need NAFDAC registration for those products as well, where applicable. It’s a separate step, and we’re happy to point you in the right direction once your CAC registration is done.

Do I need any extra registration to sell gold or precious jewelry? It depends on what you sell. Fashion jewelry, beads and accessories are generally treated as ordinary retail. Businesses dealing in gold, precious metals and stones may have additional requirements, such as SCUML registration or Ministry of Mines and Steel Development licences, where applicable. These are separate from CAC registration.

Can I register as a make up artist? Yes — you’ll simply state your line of business, such as make up artistry and beauty services, and it will be reflected on your certificate and CAC’s public register. Freelance artists, studio owners and bridal make up specialists all register the same way.

Can I register jewelry and cosmetics under one business name? Yes — a single registration covers your business as a whole. You can describe your nature of business broadly enough to include both, for example jewelry and accessories, cosmetics and beauty products.

I sell mostly on Instagram and WhatsApp. Can I still register? Yes — online sellers register the same way. You’ll just need a business address in Cross River State, which can be your shop, studio or the address you operate from.

Will I be able to open a business bank account with the certificate? A CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks ask for when opening a business account, alongside your ID and other details. Each bank sets its own requirements, so it’s worth confirming with your chosen bank.

Do you register businesses outside Calabar? Yes — we register jewelry, cosmetics and make up businesses in all 18 Cross River LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

How long does registration take? Typically 5–7 working days, and there’s nothing further required from you once you’ve sent your details.

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? No trouble at all — just send a backup name and we’ll check it right away. Having two or three ready in advance keeps things moving smoothly.

Do I need an accredited agent to register? It certainly makes things easier — we handle every detail so you don’t have to learn CAC’s process yourself. We’re a CAC-accredited agent, and we take care of your entire registration from name search through certificate delivery, so all you do is send a message and wait for good news.

How do I start right now? Send us a WhatsApp message with your preferred business name whenever you have a free minute. No forms, no appointment, no pressure — we’ll begin the availability check as soon as we hear from you.

Whenever you’re ready, it takes just one message. Send your business name on WhatsApp → and we’ll take it from there.