CAC Business Name Registration for Restaurant and Catering Businesses in Delta State

If you run a restaurant or catering business anywhere in Delta State — a restaurant or eatery, an event and private catering business, a fast food or quick service restaurant, a bakery and confectionery business, a food truck or mobile food vending business, or a bar, lounge and drinks service 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 kitchen or your counter. All it takes is a short WhatsApp message with your preferred business name, and we take it from there.

Whether your business is in Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Bomadi, Burutu, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Ika North East, Ika South, Isoko North, Isoko South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Okpe, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Patani, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ukwuani, Uvwie, Warri North, Warri South, or Warri South West Local Government Area, the process and pricing are exactly the same. Delta’s busy towns, weddings, corporate events and everyday appetite keep restaurants, caterers, bakers and food vendors busy across all 25 LGAs. A CAC certificate simply puts your existing business on paper, the way it should be — and it’s also the document event clients, corporate accounts, banks and, for packaged food products, NAFDAC will ask for. We handle the full Limited Liability Company registration for restaurant and catering businesses in Delta State for ₦65,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together — and it’s the option we’d point most restaurants, catering companies and food production businesses toward, given the contracts, food safety expectations and regulatory approvals this sector often involves (a simpler Business Name registration is also available at ₦35,500 all-inclusive, where that fits better, for example for a small eatery or home caterer just starting out). The whole process runs online, and most clients have their certificate in a matter of days — 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 ₦65,500

• Business name availability search
• Business name reservation
• Completion and submission of the CAC application for a Limited Liability Company
• CAC government filing/processing fee
• Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (Memart)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• 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)
• NAFDAC registration for packaged and branded food, bakery and confectionery products, where applicable (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• Local government environmental health and food hygiene permits, and food handler health/medical fitness certificates for staff, where applicable (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• State liquor licensing for bars and lounges selling alcohol, where applicable (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• Fire safety certification for restaurants, kitchens and event catering premises, where applicable (handled separately, whenever you’re ready for it)
• Local government and state business premises and signage permits (a separate step we can also help with)
• Insurance covering equipment, stock and public liability, which you arrange with an insurer, 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)
• Annual returns filing in future years — a small, separate step we can also help with when the time comes

Limited Liability Company vs. Business Name Cost

Restaurants, catering companies and food producers that sign corporate catering contracts, cater large events, or sell packaged and branded food products benefit from the structure and credibility a Limited Liability Company provides — it separates your personal assets from the business and is typically what corporate clients, event organizers and NAFDAC expect. Small eateries, home caterers and independent bakers just starting out, with simpler operations, often find the Business Name option is more than enough. A CAC certificate is one part of running a restaurant or catering business — food hygiene permits, NAFDAC registration and liquor licensing are separate steps we’re happy to point you toward once your registration is in place.

A Good Restaurant or Catering Business Deserves a Registered Name Behind It

You already know your work — the dish that keeps customers coming back, the event that ran smoothly from starter to dessert, the bread that sells out every morning. 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 restaurateurs, caterers and bakers 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. Customers trust you with what they eat, so it gives you something to point to when a client, an event planner, a corporate account or a bank asks, “are you registered?” — and lets you answer with a quiet yes.

Restaurant and Catering Businesses We Register Most in Delta

📋 CAC Limited Liability Company Registration

💰 Cost: ₦65,500 (All-Inclusive) ⏱️ Turnaround Time: 5 – 7 Working Days ✅ What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Memart + TIN + Certified Status Report 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

SEND YOUR BUSINESS NAME →

• Restaurant and eatery businesses — registered businesses serving prepared meals to dine-in and takeaway customers.
• Event and private catering businesses — registered businesses providing catering for weddings, parties and corporate events.
• Fast food and quick service restaurant businesses — registered businesses offering quick-service meals and snacks.
• Bakery and confectionery businesses — registered businesses producing bread, pastries, cakes and confectionery.
• Food truck and mobile food vending businesses — registered businesses selling food from mobile units or roadside stands.
• Bar, lounge and drinks service businesses — registered businesses serving drinks, cocktails and light refreshments.

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

We Register Restaurant and Catering Businesses Across All of Delta State

It doesn’t matter which part of the state you operate in — the pricing, requirements, and turnaround time are the same everywhere. We regularly register restaurant and catering businesses located in:

• Oshimili South and Oshimili North — restaurants, caterers and bakeries serving Asaba, the state capital, and its surrounding towns
• Warri South, Warri South West, Warri North and Uvwie — restaurants, catering companies and bars serving Warri, Effurun and the surrounding areas
• Sapele, Okpe, Udu, Ughelli North and Ughelli South — restaurant and catering businesses across the Sapele and Ughelli axis
• Ethiope East and Ethiope West — restaurants, bakeries and caterers serving Abraka, Oghara and the surrounding areas
• Ika North East, Ika South, Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani — restaurant and catering businesses across the Delta North axis, including Agbor
• Isoko North, Isoko South, Bomadi, Burutu and Patani — restaurant and catering businesses across the Isoko and riverine areas

If your restaurant or catering business is in any of Delta’s 25 Local Government Areas — Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Bomadi, Burutu, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Ika North East, Ika South, Isoko North, Isoko South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Okpe, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Patani, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ukwuani, Uvwie, Warri North, Warri South, or Warri South West — you’re covered, just send your business name whenever you’re ready.

Requirements for CAC Registration in Delta

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 Delta State — indicating your LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “restaurant and eatery services” or “event catering services” or “bakery and confectionery production”
7. For Limited Liability Company registration: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

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, director and Delta address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a photo from your phone works fine.
5. Pay the ₦65,500 filing fee, once, covering everything.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, Memart, TIN 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 Limited Liability Company Registration

💰 Cost: ₦65,500 (All-Inclusive) ⏱️ Turnaround Time: 5 – 7 Working Days ✅ What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Memart + TIN + Certified Status Report 🚚 Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)

SEND YOUR BUSINESS NAME →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a restaurant or catering business in Delta? ₦65,500 all-inclusive for a Limited Liability Company, ₦35,500 for a Business Name — the same pricing across all 25 LGAs in Delta State.

Why do you recommend a Limited Liability Company for this sector? Restaurants, catering companies and food producers that sign corporate contracts, cater large events, or sell packaged food products carry more contractual and regulatory exposure. A Limited Liability Company separates your personal assets from the business and is typically the structure corporate clients and NAFDAC expect, which is why it’s the option we point most operators toward.

Is CAC registration enough to open a restaurant? CAC registration establishes your legal business name, and for most restaurant and eatery operations it’s the main registration you need to start. You’ll also typically need a food hygiene permit from the local government environmental health office and, for staff, a health/medical fitness certificate, where applicable. These are separate from CAC registration, and we’re happy to point you in the right direction once it’s done.

Is CAC registration enough to sell packaged bakery or food products? CAC registration establishes your legal business name, and it’s usually the first document required before applying for NAFDAC registration, which is generally required for packaged and branded food products sold to the public, where applicable. This is a separate step from CAC registration.

Do I need a liquor license to run a bar or lounge? CAC registration doesn’t cover liquor licensing. Businesses selling alcoholic drinks generally need a separate liquor license from the relevant state authority, where applicable. It’s worth confirming the specific requirements once your CAC registration is done.

Should I register as a Business Name or a Limited Liability Company? A Business Name is enough for many small eateries, home caterers and independent bakers just starting out. If you’re running a restaurant chain, a catering company handling corporate events, or a food production business selling packaged products, the Limited Liability Company route is usually the better starting point. Some corporate clients and event organizers set their own requirements, so it helps to know what’s expected before you register.

Can I register a restaurant and a catering service 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 several, for example restaurant operations and event catering services.

I cook and sell food from home or a small stall. Can I still register? Yes — home-based food businesses and small stalls register the same way. You’ll just need a business address in Delta State, which can be your home 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. A business account also makes it easier to receive event and corporate catering payments.

Do you register businesses outside Asaba and Warri? Yes — we register restaurant and catering businesses in all 25 Delta 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.