CAC Business Name Registration for Restaurant in Ekiti

Running a restaurant, catering service or food business anywhere in Ekiti? Onelove Business Ventures is a CAC-accredited agent, and we handle the entire registration process for you — search, filing, certificate — from wherever you are. It really is this simple: send us your business name on WhatsApp, and we’ll handle everything else.

Restaurant and Catering Businesses We Register Most in Ekiti

• Restaurant and dine-in food service — registered businesses running eat-in restaurants and food outlets.
• Event catering services — registered businesses providing catering for weddings, parties and corporate events.
• Small chops and confectionery — registered businesses supplying small chops, pastries and confectionery for events and retail.
• Food delivery and takeaway service — registered businesses running food delivery, packaged meals and takeaway operations.
• Bakery and baked goods — registered businesses producing bread, cakes and other baked goods for retail or events.

📋 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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What’s Included in the ₦35,500

We handle the full Business Name registration for restaurant and catering businesses in Ekiti for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together — the option that fits most independent restaurant owners and caterers starting out, giving you a properly registered business without the extra structure many don’t yet need (a Limited Liability Company registration is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive, worth considering once you’re running multiple outlets or bringing in business partners).

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

Want the Limited Liability Company instead? For ₦65,500 all-inclusive you get everything above plus your Memorandum and Articles of Association (Memart) and personal liability protection — worth it once you’re expanding to multiple locations or taking on partners. See the comparison below.

What’s Not Usually Included

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
• NAFDAC registration, required if you’re producing packaged food, drinks or confectionery for sale
• Local government health/food hygiene permit for restaurant and food handling premises
• Fire safety certificate, where required for restaurant or event premises
• Food handlers’ health certification for staff preparing and serving food
• Business bank account opening, done with your chosen bank once your certificate is in hand
• 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

For most restaurant and catering businesses in Ekiti, a Business Name covers what’s needed to trade formally, supply events and open supplier accounts under a properly registered name. Once you’re running multiple locations, handling larger catering contracts, or bringing on investors, the Limited Liability Company structure tends to fit better — it separates your personal assets from the business. You can start with a Business Name and convert later.

Requirements for CAC Registration in Ekiti

You most likely already have these ready:

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 Ekiti — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “restaurant and dine-in food service,” “event catering,” or “bakery and confectionery”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

Nothing here needs advance preparation. Send it across on WhatsApp whenever convenient, and we’ll match it to CAC’s requirements.

Step-by-Step: How Little This Actually Takes

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — handled on our end.
2. Reserve the name once availability is confirmed.
3. Complete the application with your business, director and Ekiti address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a phone photo is fine.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, a one-time payment covering everything.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.

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

A State Actively Building Its Food and Hospitality Trade

Ekiti isn’t a bystander to its own hospitality sector — it’s investing in it directly. The state’s Bureau of Tourism Development has spent years developing the Efon–Okemesi–Ikogosi–Ipole-Iloro tourism corridor, anchored by the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, now run by Glocient Hospitality under a public-private partnership with the state government. The resort itself runs a restaurant serving guests, corporate retreats and conference visitors, and government officials have repeatedly pointed to tourism as a deliberate driver of local economic activity and investment. For a restaurant or catering business, that’s a state actively building the footfall — conferences, retreats, events and visitors — that food businesses depend on, particularly in and around the western tourism corridor.

Serving Restaurant and Catering Businesses Across All of Ekiti

Pricing, requirements and turnaround are identical no matter where in Ekiti your business is based. We regularly register restaurant and catering businesses located in:

• Ado-Ekiti — restaurants, caterers and food outlets serving the state capital
• Ijero, Efon and Ekiti West — restaurant and catering businesses near the Ikogosi tourism corridor
• Ikere, Ise/Orun and Ekiti South-West — restaurant and catering businesses across the Ikere and Ilawe axis
• Ido-Osi and Moba — food and catering businesses serving surrounding communities
• Ikole, Oye, Emure, Gbonyin and Irepodun/Ifelodun — restaurant, catering and bakery businesses serving the wider farming and market base

If your business is in any of Ekiti’s 16 Local Government Areas — Ado-Ekiti, Efon, Ekiti East, Ekiti South-West, Ekiti West, Emure, Gbonyin, Ido-Osi, Ijero, Ikere, Ikole, Ilejemeje, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ise/Orun, Moba, or Oye — you’re covered.

You Handle the Kitchen — Let a Registered Name Back the Business

Running a restaurant or catering business means knowing your menu, managing staff, and being a reliable name for the events and customers that depend on you. CAC registration is the comparatively simple part, and it’s worth getting settled early: it’s the document that lets you open supplier accounts, take on catering contracts and bid for event work formally, under a properly recognised business name.

📋 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a restaurant or catering business in Ekiti? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 16 LGAs. A Limited Liability Company registration is also available for ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What do I actually get for the ₦35,500? Your name search and reservation, the completed CAC filing, the government processing fee, your Certificate of Registration, a Tax Identification Number, and a CAC Status Report confirming you’re active on the public register.

Is a Business Name enough to run a restaurant or catering business? Yes — for most independent restaurant owners and caterers, a Business Name establishes your legal business name and is the main registration you need to start.

Should I register as a Business Name or a Limited Liability Company? A Business Name suits most independent restaurant owners and small caterers starting out. If you’re running multiple outlets or bringing on partners, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering.

Can I register a restaurant, catering and bakery business under one 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 service and event catering.

I run a small home-based catering or small chops business — can I still register? Yes — small and large food businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Ekiti, which can be your home, shop or kitchen location.

Do I need NAFDAC registration for my food business? It depends — if you’re producing packaged food, drinks or confectionery for sale, NAFDAC registration is required and is separate from CAC registration.

Do I need a local government health or food hygiene permit? Yes — local government health and food hygiene permits for restaurant and food handling premises are separate from CAC registration and matter for day-to-day operations.

Will this certificate help me get catering contracts and supplier accounts? Many event planners, corporate clients and food suppliers ask for proof of business registration before setting up an account or contract, so a CAC certificate is often the first document that opens that door.

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

Do you register businesses outside Ado-Ekiti? Yes — we register restaurant and catering businesses in all 16 Ekiti LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

How long does registration take, and what if my proposed name isn’t available? Registration typically takes 5–7 working days. If your first name isn’t available, send a backup and we’ll check it right away — having two or three ready keeps things moving.

Can I convert my Business Name registration to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes — many restaurant and catering businesses start with a Business Name and convert once they expand to multiple outlets or take on partners; we can assist with that conversion when the time comes.

Ready when you are — it takes one message. Send your business name on WhatsApp → and we’ll take it from there.