If you sell motor vehicle spare parts anywhere in Gombe State, registering your business with CAC is one of the easiest parts of the trade. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited agent, and we handle the entire process for you — search, filing, certificate — from wherever you are. Send your business name on WhatsApp and consider it handled — that’s genuinely the extent of what’s asked of you.
What Your ₦35,500 Covers
We handle the full Business Name registration for motor vehicle spare parts businesses in Gombe 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 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 in bulk 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 operating at larger scale or with partners.
⏱️ 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)
📋 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)
A State Sitting on a Major National Trade Corridor
Gombe’s position on the map is becoming a genuine commercial advantage. In June 2026, the Federal Government flagged off the 125-kilometre Gombe–Biu dualisation, part of the wider ₦1.245 trillion Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri corridor — one of the federal government’s designated “legacy” road projects connecting Nigeria’s North-Central and North-East regions all the way to Maiduguri. That corridor already carries heavy volumes of trucks and commercial vehicles moving agricultural produce, livestock and manufactured goods across northern Nigeria, and truck drivers along it have long pointed to vehicle breakdowns and tyre damage as a routine cost of the journey. For a spare parts business, a busier, better-connected corridor running straight through Gombe means more vehicles passing through and more demand for the parts that keep them moving — demand a registered local business is positioned to meet.
Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company Cost
| Business Name | Limited Liability Company | |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive cost | ₦35,500 | ₦65,500 |
| Personal liability protection | No | Yes |
| Documents received | Certificate + Status Report + TIN | Certificate + Status Report + Memart + TIN |
| Best for | Independent spare parts dealers and shop owners starting out | Businesses importing in bulk or supplying distributors, or with partners |
What Falls Outside This Registration
- Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
- Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) compliance for imported and locally sold spare parts
- Nigeria Customs documentation for importing spare parts from abroad
- Motor spare parts dealers’ association or market registration, where applicable
- Occupational safety compliance for staff handling heavy parts and equipment
- 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
Motor Vehicle Spare Parts Businesses We Register Most in Gombe
- New and used spare parts retail — registered businesses selling engine, body and electrical parts.
- Tyre and battery sales — registered businesses supplying tyres, batteries and related consumables.
- Auto accessories and consumables — registered businesses supplying oils, filters and vehicle accessories.
- Wholesale spare parts distribution — registered businesses supplying parts to mechanics and other retailers.
- Imported spare parts trading — registered businesses sourcing and selling imported vehicle parts.
Documents to Have Ready
You most likely already have these ready:
- Two proposed business names, ranked by preference
- A valid means of ID — National ID (NIN), international passport, or driver’s license
- A passport photograph
- Your business address in Gombe — indicating the LGA
- Phone number and email address
- Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “spare parts retail,” “tyre and battery sales,” or “auto accessories trading”
- 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.
Serving Spare Parts Businesses Across All of Gombe
Pricing, requirements and turnaround are identical no matter where in Gombe your business is based. We regularly register motor vehicle spare parts businesses located in:
- Gombe — spare parts businesses serving the state capital and the Dankwambo Motor Park corridor
- Akko and Kwami — spare parts dealers serving the Kumo and Mallam Sidi axis
- Billiri, Kaltungo and Shongom — spare parts businesses serving the southern senatorial districts along the Gombe–Biu corridor
- Dukku, Funakaye and Nafada — spare parts businesses serving the northern LGAs
- Balanga and Yamaltu/Deba — spare parts businesses serving the wider commercial and transport base
If your business is in any of Gombe’s 11 Local Government Areas — Akko, Balanga, Billiri, Dukku, Funakaye, Gombe, Kaltungo, Kwami, Nafada, Shongom, or Yamaltu/Deba — you’re covered.
The Registration Timeline
- Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — handled on our end.
- Reserve the name once availability is confirmed.
- Complete the application with your business, director and Gombe address details.
- Upload your ID and passport photograph — a phone photo is fine.
- Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, a one-time payment covering everything.
- Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.
From your side, that’s the entire process: one message, one payment, one certificate.
You Stock What Keeps Vehicles Running — Let a Registered Name Back the Business
Running a spare parts business means knowing which parts move fast and being a dealer mechanics and drivers can rely on when a vehicle is stuck. CAC registration is the comparatively simple part, and it’s worth getting settled early: it’s the document that lets you open supplier and distributor accounts 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CAC registration cost for a spare parts business in Gombe? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 11 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, 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 in bulk or supplying distributors, 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 handling larger import volumes, expanding to multiple shops, or an investor specifically requires it.
Can I register new parts, used parts and tyre sales 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 and tyre sales.
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 Gombe, which can be your shop or stall location.
Do I need SON compliance for the parts I sell? Yes — Standards Organisation of Nigeria compliance for spare parts, particularly imported ones, is separate from CAC registration.
Can I import spare parts directly with just this registration? CAC registration is your starting point, but importing spare parts also involves separate customs documentation and, depending on the item, additional regulatory clearance.
Do I need to join a dealers’ association to trade? It depends on where you operate — some markets require dealers’ association registration, which is separate from CAC registration.
Will this certificate help me open supplier and distributor accounts? Many distributors and importers ask for proof of business registration before setting up a supply 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 Gombe town? Yes — we register motor vehicle spare parts businesses in all 11 Gombe 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 business’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.
Is there a minimum stock size required to register a spare parts business? No — CAC registration doesn’t set a minimum. You can register while starting small and scale from there.
Can I register both a retail shop and a wholesale distribution business under one name? Yes — a single registration covers your business whether you sell retail, wholesale, or both.
Can I sell both genuine and used (tokunbo) parts under the same registration? Yes — as long as your nature of business accurately reflects what you sell, a single registration covers both.
Can I convert my Business Name registration to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes — many spare parts businesses start with a Business Name and convert once import volumes or partnerships grow; we can assist with that conversion when the time comes.
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.
From that point forward, it’s on us — you’ll next hear from us with your certificate ready.
Ready when you are — it takes one message. Send your business name on WhatsApp → and we’ll take it from there.
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