CAC Business Name Registration for Music & Media in Ogun State

Recording studios, labels, film crews, DJs, content creators and small media houses all start the same way in Ogun State: with a business that exists under a registered name. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We take care of the name search, the filing and the certificate for you, from Abeokuta to the Ijebu towns and out to the Yewa border. 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 + TIN 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

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Fela’s Hometown, a Film Festival and a Planned Entertainment Village

Abeokuta carries a lot of creative weight. At the 2026 Abeokuta Film Festival, held on 28 May at the Ake Palace Pavilion, the federal Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy called the city a hub of arts and culture and named Fela Kuti among the figures it has produced. The state government has also announced plans, in partnership with Terra Kulture, for a Film and Entertainment Village that would preserve the legacies of figures such as Fela and Wole Soyinka and feature studios, performance halls and training centres. In September 2026 the state’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism renovated and commissioned the Hall of Fame at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, and opened a state-wide artistic exhibition there on 21 September.

None of this promises work to anyone, and a CAC certificate does not secure a place in any programme or festival. What registration does is give your studio, label or production company a legal name to put on invoices, booking agreements, brand-deal contracts and bank paperwork, which is the first thing a venue, sponsor or client usually looks for.

Music and Media Businesses We Register in Ogun State

• Recording and mixing studios — from a home setup to a treated room with a live booth.
• Record labels and artist management companies — businesses that sign, develop and book artists.
• DJs, sound and PA hire — event music, live sound and equipment for weddings, concerts and church programmes.
• Video production and photography studios — shoots for music videos, weddings, adverts and corporate clients.
• Film production houses — short films, features and content for streaming and television.
• Radio, podcast and online TV ventures — spoken-word, music and community programming.
• Content creator and influencer businesses — creators who earn from brand work, sponsorships and platform income.
• Music distribution and promotion services — getting releases to platforms, blogs and stations.
• Gospel groups, bands and live-entertainment acts — ensembles that take paid bookings under a business name.

What’s Not Usually Included

CAC registration gives your business its legal name. The following approvals sit with other bodies, or with you:

• Printed copies of your certificate, delivered as a soft copy for you to print locally
• A broadcasting licence from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) if you plan to run a radio or television station
• Copyright matters under the Nigerian Copyright Commission, including registering your works and joining a collective management organisation such as COSON. Registering a business name does not copyright a song, film or brand
• Classification or approval of films and videos for public release or exhibition by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)
• Any state or local permits for public shows, concerts and outdoor events, which you should confirm with the relevant authority
• Licences, clearances and agreements for music, footage or other material that you use but do not own
• Studio, venue or office premises, including your lease and any local levies or signage fees
• Insurance and safe power arrangements for costly equipment
• State and federal tax obligations for your business
• A business bank account, opened with your bank once your certificate arrives
• Annual returns in the years ahead, a small separate step we can also handle when it is due

What’s Included in the ₦35,500

Your ₦35,500 is a single payment. CAC’s filing fee and our service fee are both included, and no extra charges appear later. If you would rather begin as a company, a Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

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

Business Name or Limited Liability Company?

Most solo producers, DJs, creators and small crews can start comfortably with a Business Name, which gives them a legal name for bookings, invoices and a bank account. A company becomes worth considering when several people will share ownership of the catalogue or the business, when investors come in to fund a label or a production slate, or when you are signing artists and commissioning work, because the business then stands separately from your personal assets. Many creative businesses begin with a Business Name and upgrade once the work and the money grow.

Registering Music and Media Businesses Across Ogun State

Whether you are a studio on Abeokuta’s busier streets or a producer in a smaller town, the price, requirements and turnaround stay exactly the same.

Abeokuta and nearby

• Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Odeda and Obafemi Owode

Everywhere else in the state, A to Z

• Ado-Odo/Ota, Ewekoro, Idiroko, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ijebu-Ife, Ikenne, Ilaro, Imeko, Imeko Afon, Iperu, Ipokia, Isara, Odogbolu, Ogun Waterside, Remo North, Sagamu, Yewa North and Yewa South

If you work anywhere in Ogun State, we can register your business.

Requirements for CAC Registration in Ogun State

1. Two proposed business names, in order of preference
2. A valid ID — National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. A business address in Ogun State, with its LGA, which can be your studio, workspace or home
5. A phone number and an email address
6. A simple description of your business, for example “music studio and artist management” or “video production and media services”
7. For a Limited Liability Company only: the names, ID and details of all directors and shareholders

Step-by-Step: How Little This Actually Takes

1. Name check: we look up your preferred name on CAC’s public search portal.
2. Reserve the name: once it is available, we hold it for you.
3. Application: we complete the form with your business, owner and Ogun State address details.
4. ID and photo: you upload them, and a phone picture is fine.
5. One payment: you pay the ₦35,500 fee, which covers all of the above.
6. Your documents: the Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report reach you, usually within 5–7 working days.

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

📋 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)

START REGISTRATION NOW →

Late Sessions, Early Shoots and One Thing You Can Hand Off

Creative work has its own clock: the session that runs past midnight, the shoot that loses a morning to a power cut, the mix that needs one more pass, the wedding sound check at a venue you have never seen. You are already juggling clients, uploads, equipment and deadlines, and none of it waits politely for admin. Registration is a job that can be taken off that pile. Once it is done, your work goes out under a recognised name that appears on your invoices, your booking confirmations and your bank account.

A Good Match 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’d rather not battle CAC’s portal in the middle of a mixing session, a shoot day or a sound check — you want the paperwork finished while the creative work keeps moving.
• You’re heading beyond a one-person setup — from a bedroom studio or single-camera business to a label with artists on contract, a production house taking commissioned shoots, or a live-sound and events outfit with regular bookings — and you want a registered name to build on.
• 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 music or media business in Ogun State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same wherever in Ogun State you are based. 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 application, the government filing fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

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

Is a Business Name enough for a studio, DJ business or production company? For most solo operators and small teams, yes. It gives you a registered name for bookings, invoices and banking. Larger or shared ventures may suit a company better.

Can I register using my stage name or brand? You can propose it as one of your two names. Whether it can be used depends on availability on CAC’s register, which we check for you.

Does CAC registration protect my songs, films or brand? No. Copyright and related rights are handled separately, through the Nigerian Copyright Commission and its processes. CAC registration gives your business a legal name and does not protect creative works.

Do I need an NBC licence for a podcast or online radio? Radio and television stations that broadcast need NBC licensing. If you are unsure whether your format counts, ask NBC directly. CAC registration is separate from that question.

Do my films and music videos need approval before release? Public release or exhibition of films and videos can involve classification by the National Film and Video Censors Board. That is separate from CAC registration, so check the current requirements for your project.

Can I register a content creator or influencer business? Yes. If you earn from brand deals, sponsorships or platform income, a registered name gives you a proper identity for contracts and invoices.

Can one name cover a studio, video work and event sound? Yes. Describe the business broadly when you apply. Any space or event you run may carry its own permits.

Do I need a physical studio to register? You need a business address in Ogun State and its LGA for the application. It can be your workspace or home. If you are still arranging a base, send the address you plan to use.

Do you register businesses outside Abeokuta? Yes. We cover every local government area in Ogun State, at the same price and turnaround, whether you are in Sagamu, Ijebu Ode, Ilaro or the Ogun Waterside area.

Will a CAC certificate help me get bookings, brand deals or institutional clients? Venues, sponsors and organisations often ask for proof of registration before they sign agreements, so the certificate is a useful document to have. It does not guarantee any booking or deal.

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.

How is my certificate delivered, and can I get a printed copy? It arrives as soft copies on WhatsApp. You can print it locally whenever you like.

Are there annual filings with CAC? 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 first-choice business name is taken? We check the two names you give us in the order you rank them. If neither is available, we will ask you for another.

Can I upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many creative businesses start with a Business Name and convert when partners or investors join. We can assist with the conversion.

When does it make sense to start with a Limited Liability Company? When you are launching a label or production house with partners, expecting investment, or signing artists and clients who want a company structure.

Ready to get started? Send your business name on WhatsApp →