CAC Business Name Registration for Spare Parts in Kaduna State

If you sell auto spare parts, run a parts warehouse, or trade in vehicle accessories anywhere in Kaduna State, registering your business with CAC is one of the more straightforward pieces of paperwork you’ll deal with 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 in Kaduna. Send your business name across on WhatsApp, and treat the registration as good as started.

Spare Parts Businesses We Register Most in Kaduna

• New auto spare parts sales — registered businesses selling genuine and aftermarket parts for cars and commercial vehicles.
• Used/tokunbo auto parts retail and wholesale — registered businesses sourcing and selling fairly-used parts.
• Auto parts import and distribution — registered businesses importing and supplying parts to retailers and workshops.
• Motorcycle and tricycle spare parts trading — registered businesses supplying parts for two- and three-wheeled vehicles.
• Commercial and heavy-duty vehicle parts — registered businesses supplying parts for trucks, buses and haulage vehicles.
• Auto accessories and consumables — registered businesses selling batteries, lubricants and other vehicle consumables.

📋 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 spare parts businesses in Kaduna State for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, covering the government filing fee and our service fee together — the option that fits most independent parts dealers, importers and small warehouse operators 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, supplying multiple workshops, 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

It really is this simple: send us your business name on WhatsApp, and we’ll handle everything else.

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 scale or bringing 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)
• Import permits and Customs clearance for imported spare parts
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) certification, given ongoing national concern over substandard and fake parts in circulation
• National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) registration, where applicable to auto parts importers
• KASUPDA permit for your warehouse, shop or showroom structure
• Trade association registration with the relevant local spare parts dealers’ body, where applicable
• 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 independent spare parts dealers and small importers in Kaduna, a Business Name covers what’s needed to trade with workshops, wholesalers and vehicle owners under a properly registered name. Once you’re importing at scale, supplying multiple workshops directly, 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 Kaduna State

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 Kaduna State — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “auto spare parts sales” or “spare parts import 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.

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 Kaduna 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.

That’s genuinely the whole process from your side: one message, one payment, one certificate.

A Local Assembly Line Means a Local Parts Demand

Kaduna’s spare parts trade isn’t operating in a vacuum — the state is home to actual vehicle assembly, which shapes what genuine parts demand looks like locally. When Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) began assembling the Peugeot 301, Landtrek, 3008, 5008 and 508 at its Kaduna plant, the company specifically committed to ensuring spare parts for these newly assembled models would be made available in the market, alongside re-establishing contact with Peugeot dealer networks. Separately, PAN Nigeria Limited — the original Kaduna assembler, now operating independently of DPAN — has signed deals with Chinese manufacturers Chery Automobile and Higer Bus Company to become a multi-brand assembler, which means a fresh set of genuine parts these brands will need locally stocked and distributed. For spare parts dealers, that’s a real, ongoing local demand for genuine components tied to models actually built in the state, not just imported into it — and a registered business name is what lets you formalise a supply relationship with dealerships and workshops rather than trading informally on the margins of that market.

Serving Spare Parts Businesses Across All of Kaduna

Pricing, requirements and turnaround are identical no matter where in Kaduna State your business is based. We regularly register spare parts businesses located in:

• Kaduna South and Kaduna North — parts dealers and warehouses around Kakuri’s long-standing industrial corridor
• Zaria and Sabon Gari — spare parts trading serving the historic city and its transport hubs
• Chikun, Igabi and Kajuru — parts businesses along the corridors around Kaduna city
• Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kubau — spare parts trading across the northwestern LGAs
• Ikara, Kudan, Makarfi and Soba — parts dealers across the northern belt
• Kachia, Kaura, Kagarko and Zangon Kataf — spare parts businesses across the southern LGAs
• Jaba, Jema’a, Sanga, Kauru and Lere — parts trading across the remaining LGAs

If your business is in any of Kaduna’s 23 Local Government Areas, you’re covered.

You Already Know Which Parts Move — Let a Registered Name Back the Business

Trading spare parts in Kaduna means knowing which models are actually on the road, which parts move fast, and which suppliers deliver genuine stock rather than fakes — knowledge built through years in the market that no registration paperwork replaces. CAC registration is the comparatively simple part by comparison, and it’s worth getting settled early — it’s the document that lets you open supplier and importer accounts formally, deal with dealerships and workshops, and trade under a name that’s officially yours rather than informally indefinitely.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a spare parts business in Kaduna State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 23 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 business? Yes — for most independent dealers and small importers, 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 parts dealers starting out. If you’re importing at scale 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 in bulk, supplying multiple workshops or dealerships directly, or an investor specifically requires it.

Can I register new and used spare parts trading 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 both.

I sell parts on a small scale from a stall — can I still register? Yes — small and large spare parts businesses register the same way. You just need a business address in Kaduna State, which can be your shop, stall or warehouse location.

Do I need SON certification to sell spare parts? It can apply, particularly given national concern over substandard and fake parts — SON certification is separate from CAC registration and worth checking as your operation grows.

Do I need NADDC registration to import spare parts? It can apply depending on the scale and nature of your import activity — this is separate from CAC registration.

Will this certificate help me open supplier or import accounts? Many wholesalers, dealerships and import agents 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 spare parts businesses outside Kaduna city? Yes — we register spare parts businesses in all 23 Kaduna LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

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.

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 volumes or partnerships grow; we can assist with that conversion when the time comes.

Does a motorcycle spare parts business register differently from a car parts business? No — the process, pricing and requirements are identical regardless of vehicle type.

Is there a minimum stock size to qualify for registration? No — CAC registration isn’t tied to inventory size; it’s about your business name, not your stock volume.

Can I register a spare parts import business under this same process? Yes — import and distribution businesses register the same way, with the same pricing and turnaround.

Do I need to be physically present in Kaduna to register? No — you can be anywhere; we handle the process remotely and send your certificate via WhatsApp.

What nature-of-business description should I use for a mixed parts and accessories business? Describe it broadly and accurately, e.g. “auto spare parts and accessories sales” — CAC allows a reasonably broad description as long as it reflects what you actually do.

Does the local vehicle assembly in Kaduna mean I should stock specific brands? That’s a business decision based on demand, but knowing which models are locally assembled can help you plan genuine parts stock — it doesn’t affect the registration process itself.

Can I add a warehouse as my business address if my shop is elsewhere? Yes — your registered address just needs to be a genuine business address in Kaduna State; it can be your shop, your warehouse, or another verifiable location.

Do commercial vehicle parts dealers register differently from car parts dealers? No — the process, pricing and requirements are the same regardless of vehicle category.

What happens if I already started trading without registering? You can register at any point — there’s no penalty for registering later, and the process is the same either way.

Is the ₦35,500 fee a one-time payment or recurring? One-time. It covers your registration in full; only annual returns filing in future years is a separate, small step.

Will registering help me access import financing or trade support? Many financial institutions and trade support schemes require proof of business registration, so a CAC certificate is often a prerequisite rather than optional paperwork.

Can I register both a retail shop and a wholesale operation under one name? Yes — as long as your nature-of-business description reflects both activities, a single registration can cover them.

Do I need a separate registration for each spare parts category I sell? No — one Business Name registration can cover a mixed inventory, as long as your nature-of-business description reflects it.

📋 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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