CAC Business Name Registration for Spare Parts in Ekiti

If you run a motor vehicle spare parts business anywhere in Ekiti, 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. It’s as simple as this: drop us your business name on WhatsApp, and we’ll take care of everything from there.

Before You Reach Out

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. “auto spare parts retail,” “tyre and battery sales,” or “spare parts importation and distribution”
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.

Motor Vehicle Spare Parts Businesses We Register Most in Ekiti

• Auto spare parts retail and wholesale — registered businesses selling engine, body and mechanical parts.
• Tyre and battery sales — registered businesses dealing in tyres, batteries and related consumables.
• Auto accessories and lubricants trading — registered businesses selling accessories, oils and lubricants.
• Spare parts importation and distribution — registered businesses importing and supplying parts to workshops and retailers.
• Second-hand (“tokunbo”) spare parts dealing — registered businesses sourcing and selling used vehicle parts.

📋 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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Here’s Exactly What You’re Paying For

We handle the full Business Name registration for motor vehicle spare parts businesses in Ekiti for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together — the option that fits most independent spare parts dealers and small shop owners 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 importing at scale, 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 importing at scale or running multiple outlets. See the comparison below.

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost

For most spare parts businesses in Ekiti, a Business Name covers what’s needed to sell to workshops and retail customers, open a business account and deal with suppliers under a properly recognised name. Once you’re importing at scale, running more than one outlet, 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.

A Market Where Registered, Legitimate Dealers Stand Out

Ekiti has worked for years toward consolidating its motor trade in one place: the state government secured a Certificate of Occupancy back in 2012 for a mechanic village project along Ikere Road in Ado-Ekiti, envisioned as a Public-Private Partnership site housing workshops and spare parts shops side by side, with officials at the time explicitly flagging the need for spare parts sellers to work with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to keep fake parts out of the market. That kind of oversight remains active in the state — in June 2024, SON’s enforcement team raided markets across Ekiti and confiscated ₦30.5 million worth of substandard electrical cables and wires, underlining that SON’s compliance checks reach directly into Ekiti’s markets. Nationally, SON and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have estimated that a large majority of auto spare parts in circulation in Nigeria are fake or fail to meet minimum standards. Operating as a properly registered, legitimate dealer is exactly the standing that customers, workshops and enforcement agencies alike are looking for.

Outside the Scope of This Registration

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) compliance certification for the parts you sell
• Import documentation and customs clearance for parts brought in from abroad
• Shop, warehouse or business premises permits from the local authority
• Authorisation to sell branded/OEM parts, where a manufacturer requires it
• Membership with a trade association such as a spare parts dealers’ association
• 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

From Message to Certificate

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.

Serving Spare Parts Businesses Across All of Ekiti

Pricing, requirements and turnaround are identical no matter where in Ekiti your shop is based. We regularly register motor vehicle spare parts businesses located in:

• Ado-Ekiti — spare parts shops and dealers near the state’s mechanic and workshop clusters
• Ikere, Ise/Orun and Ekiti South-West — spare parts businesses across the Ikere and Ilawe axis
• Ijero, Efon, Ekiti West and Irepodun/Ifelodun — spare parts dealers in Ijero, Efon-Alaaye, Aramoko and Igede
• Ikole, Oye, Moba, Ido-Osi and Ilejemeje — spare parts businesses along the Ikole, Oye and Otun axis
• Ekiti East, Emure and Gbonyin — spare parts trading in Omuo, Emure and Ode-Ekiti

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 Know Your Parts — Let a Registered Name Back the Business

Running a spare parts business means knowing what fits what, sourcing reliably, and keeping customers coming back because what you sell actually works. CAC registration is the comparatively simple part, and it’s worth getting settled early: in a market where SON is actively checking for substandard goods, a properly registered business name is what sets you apart as a dealer customers and workshops can trust.

📋 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)

Aside from sending your details and making one payment, there’s nothing else for you to do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a spare parts 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 spare parts shop? Yes — for most independent dealers and small shop owners, 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 spare parts dealers starting out. If you’re importing at scale, running multiple outlets, or bringing on partners, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering.

When should I upgrade to a Limited Liability Company? Usually once you’re importing directly, opening additional outlets, or an investor specifically requires it.

Can I register spare parts retail, tyre sales and importation 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 spare parts retail, tyre sales and importation.

I run a small roadside spare parts stall — can I still register? Yes — small and large spare parts businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Ekiti, which can be your shop location or the address you operate from.

Do I need SON certification for the parts I sell? Yes — Standards Organisation of Nigeria compliance for spare parts is separate from CAC registration, and it’s worth confirming with genuine suppliers to avoid stocking substandard products.

Do I need special approval to import spare parts? Yes — import documentation and customs clearance are handled separately, outside of CAC registration.

Will this certificate help me open supplier accounts? Many wholesalers, importers and manufacturers ask for proof of business registration before opening a trade account, 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 spare parts businesses in all 16 Ekiti LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

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

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? Just send a backup name and we’ll check it right away. Having two or three ready in advance keeps things moving smoothly.

Does registering protect my shop’s brand name or logo? No — CAC registration protects your business name from being taken by someone else at CAC, but trademark protection for a logo or brand is a separate process.

Can I sell both new and second-hand (“tokunbo”) parts under the same registration? Yes — you can describe your nature of business to cover both, as long as it accurately reflects what your business does.

Do I need to join a trade association separately? That’s optional and separate from CAC registration, though many dealers find association membership useful for sourcing and credibility.

Do I need a different registration for wholesale versus retail spare parts sales? No — a single CAC Business Name covers your business whether you sell wholesale, retail, or both, since registration is about your business identity rather than your sales channel.

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.

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.

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