CAC Business Name Registration for Spare Parts in Lagos State

If you sell new or fairly used vehicle parts, supply engines and gearboxes, stock tyres and batteries, or import parts for other shops anywhere in Lagos State, registering your business name with CAC is a small job that we can take off your hands. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We handle the name search, the filing and the certificate for you, whether your shop is in one of the big parts markets or on a quiet street, so you stay at the counter. There’s no extra step hiding behind this: message us your business name, and we take it from there.

Spare Parts Businesses We Register in Lagos

• New and imported parts shops — retailers stocking new parts for popular makes and models.
• Tokunbo (fairly used) parts dealers — sellers of used engines, gearboxes, bumpers, lights and body parts.
• Engine and gearbox dealers — specialists in major components and their supply to garages.
• Tyre, battery and wheel sellers — shops selling and fitting tyres, batteries and rims.
• Lubricants, filters and consumables — oil, filters, brake fluid, plugs and routine service items.
• Car accessories and electronics — stereos, lights, covers, alarms and add-ons.
• Truck, bus and commercial-vehicle parts — suppliers for fleets and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Motorcycle and tricycle parts — parts for bikes, keke and similar vehicles.
• Importers and wholesale distributors — businesses bringing in parts in volume and supplying other shops.

Lagos Is Where West Africa Comes to Buy Car Parts

Lagos is widely described as the region’s biggest hub for replacement vehicle parts. The best known market is Ladipo in Mushin, reputed to be the largest auto spare parts market in Africa. It is known for fairly used imported parts, and its traders are organised under groups such as the Ladipo Main Market Traders Association and the Ladipo Auto Central Executive Committee. Another major centre is the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex at Satellite Town along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, where parts traders from Balogun Market moved in 2002 and where the Auto Spare Parts and Machineries Dealers Association has a significant presence, particularly for newly imported parts.

Other markets, including Oyingbo, Iyana-Itire, Ojuelegba and Trinity, form part of the same network. With so many sellers offering similar stock, a business that can show a registered name, a TIN and a certificate stands out when dealing with suppliers, fleet buyers and larger customers. Market associations have their own membership rules, so confirm what yours requires. CAC registration is not a substitute for 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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Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company

A Business Name gives most single-shop sellers and small dealers a legal name to quote, invoice and bank under. A Limited Liability Company tends to fit better once you import in volume, supply other shops on credit, run several outlets, or bring in partners or investors, because it keeps your personal assets separate from the stock and liabilities of the business. You can start with a Business Name and convert later.

Everything Covered in Your ₦35,500

Your ₦35,500 is one all-inclusive payment for a spare parts business in Lagos, with CAC’s filing fee and our service fee already combined. A Business Name is the simpler route for most shops. A Limited Liability Company is also available at ₦65,500, all-inclusive, if you want a company structure from the start.

• 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

What You’ll Need to Arrange Separately

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; print locally whenever convenient)
• Import clearance, customs duties and related documentation for new or used parts you bring in from abroad
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) requirements, where they apply to imported parts and accessories
• Compliance rules on counterfeit and substandard parts, so that what you sell is genuine and as described
• Market association membership, dues and shop allocation rules at your market
• Rent, lease or shop-ownership documents, and any local or market levies on your shop
• Fire-safety and waste-handling rules for shops that store oil, batteries, tyres and used parts
• 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

What You’ll Need

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 Lagos State — indicating the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “motor vehicle spare parts sales” or “tokunbo parts and accessories”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

How the Process Runs

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 Lagos address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a phone photo is fine.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee, one payment that covers everything above.
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.

Registering Spare Parts Businesses Across Lagos

Price, requirements and turnaround do not change by location. We register spare parts businesses in all of the areas below.

Parts-market belt and central mainland

• Mushin, Oshodi-Isolo and Okota — shops and dealers around the best-known parts markets, including Ladipo in Mushin
• Surulere, Shomolu and Yaba — parts shops and accessory sellers serving the inner mainland
• Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland, Makoko and Computer Village — dealers and suppliers across the central mainland

Trade Fair, the western corridor and the port

• Festac Town, Amuwo-Odofin and Ojo — dealers along the Lagos-Badagry corridor, where the Trade Fair Complex hosts parts traders
• Alaba International Market, Orile and Ajeromi-Ifelodun — parts sellers and distributors in the trade and industrial areas
• Apapa and Badagry — importers and suppliers near the port and at the western end of the state

Ikeja and the northern mainland

• Ikeja, Maryland, Ojodu, Ojota and Magodo — parts shops and distributors around the state capital
• Ifako-Ijaye, Kosofe, Agboyi/Ketu and Abule-Egba — dealers and retailers across the northern mainland

Agege and the western suburbs

• Agege, Alimosho, Egbe-Idimu and Ikotun/Igando — parts shops and tyre sellers across the busy western suburbs

Island and the Lekki corridor

• Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Idumota and Balogun Market — accessory sellers and distributors serving Island customers
• Lekki, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Phase 2, Ajah, Eti-Osa and Ibeju-Lekki — parts shops and suppliers along the Lekki corridor

Outer areas

• Ikorodu and Epe — parts retailers serving the north-eastern and eastern areas

If your shop is anywhere in Lagos State, you’re covered.

A Part Is Only Worth What the Customer Can Trust

Anyone in the parts trade knows how it works: a customer describes a rattle, you match the part to the exact model, and the buyer’s trust is what brings them back next week. You learn quickly to tell a genuine part from a copy, a clean tokunbo engine from a tired one, and a fair margin from a bad deal. Registering your business name is a small step that sits alongside all of that. After it’s done, your shop trades under a name that is on record, on your invoices and on the paperwork you hand to suppliers and fleet buyers.

This Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’d rather you pick an agent who suits how you trade — here’s who we work best with:

• You’d rather not pull yourself off the shop floor in the middle of a sale — customers asking for a part don’t wait while you work through CAC’s portal.
• You’re planning to move beyond counter sales — supplying mechanics, fleet owners and other shops, or importing parts in volume.
• You want a straight recommendation — if a Business Name is all your shop needs right now, that’s what we’ll tell you.
• You like a price that stays put — ₦35,500 covers everything listed above, and nothing gets added once you’ve paid.

If that sounds like how you do business, send your business name and we’ll take it from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a spare parts business in Lagos State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same wherever in Lagos you are. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What do I get for the ₦35,500? The name search and reservation, the completed CAC filing, the government fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

How do I receive my documents? As soft copies sent through WhatsApp. You print them locally whenever you need hard copies.

Is a Business Name enough for a spare parts shop? For most single-shop sellers and independent dealers, a Business Name gives you the legal name you need to start trading properly. Other approvals depend on what you import or sell and are handled separately.

Can I register new parts and tokunbo parts under one name? Yes. Describe your nature of business broadly, for example “new and fairly used vehicle spare parts”, and one registration covers the whole business.

I rent a small shop or stall in a market. Can I still register? Yes. You need a business address in Lagos State and your LGA. A shop, stall or storage location in a market can all work.

I sell parts through delivery or online only. Can I register? Yes. Use your base or storage address in Lagos and your LGA, and describe your business as spare parts sales and supply.

Does CAC registration prove my parts are genuine? No. It gives your business a legal name. Standards and product-authenticity rules are separate, so make sure what you sell is genuine and as described.

Does this cover import clearance for parts I bring in? No. Customs and import documentation are separate from CAC registration.

Do I need to join a market association? It isn’t a CAC requirement, but many markets and traders’ groups have their own membership rules and dues. Check with the association at your market.

Will a CAC certificate help me supply mechanics, garages and fleets? Fleet owners, companies and larger garages often ask for proof of registration before setting up a supply account, so the certificate is a useful document to have. It does not guarantee any order.

Will it help me open supplier accounts? Many importers and distributors ask for proof of business registration before setting up a trade account, so it’s often a useful first document. It does not guarantee credit terms.

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, along with your ID and other details.

Do you register shops outside Mushin and Ojo? Yes. We register spare parts businesses across all of Lagos State at the same price and turnaround.

When should I switch from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company? Usually once you import in volume, supply other shops on credit, open more outlets, or bring in partners or investors.

Can I upgrade later without starting over? Yes. Many parts businesses begin with a Business Name and convert as they grow. We can help with the conversion.

Is the TIN included? Yes. A Tax Identification Number is part of what you receive for the ₦35,500.

Do I have to file anything with CAC in later years? Registered businesses have annual returns to file. It is a small, separate step and we can help with it when the time comes.

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? Send a backup name and we will check it right away. Having two or three options ready keeps things moving.

Can I register parts retail and importing under the same name? Yes, describe your nature of business broadly. Import approvals are handled separately.

Can I register tyre and battery sales the same way? Yes. List those products in your nature of business and send your details as usual.

Ready when you are — it takes one message. Send your business name on WhatsApp →