CAC Business Name Registration for Spare Parts in Sokoto State

Selling brake pads, filters, batteries, tyres or motorcycle parts means being trusted with part numbers, prices and credit, and a registered business name gives that trust a proper footing. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We take care of the name search, the filing and the certificate for you, wherever your parts shop, stall or warehouse is in Sokoto State, so you can stay on the counter and with your stock. Message us your business name on WhatsApp and the registration is in motion — we carry it from there.

📋 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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What Your ₦35,500 Covers

One payment of ₦35,500 takes care of CAC’s filing fee and our service fee together, and no extra charges follow. A Limited Liability Company, if you would rather start as a company, is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• Check that your chosen business name is available
• Reservation of the name
• Preparing and submitting your CAC Business Name application
• CAC’s government filing fee
• Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• Your Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• A CAC Status Report showing your business as active on the public register

What Falls Outside This Registration

• Printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; print locally whenever convenient)
• SON requirements for items such as tyres, batteries and brake parts; check which of your products carry them
• Customs duty and import clearance on stock you bring in, including the rules for goods that arrive through land borders
• Manufacturer or brand authorisation if you want to sell a brand as an approved dealer; selling counterfeit or copied parts is unlawful whatever your registration says
• Used oil, battery and tyre disposal requirements
• Shop, stall and warehouse approvals, market allocation, signage and local levies
• Fire and storage safety for lubricants, fuels and batteries kept on the premises
• 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 or Limited Liability Company?

A Business Name is a good starting point when you run the shop yourself and need a registered name for invoices, supplier accounts and a bank account. A Limited Liability Company tends to suit you better once you import or distribute in volume, open more outlets, share ownership with partners, or sell on account to fleets that expect a company on the paperwork, because the business then stands apart from your personal assets. Plenty of parts dealers start with a Business Name and move up later.

Where Sokoto’s Parts Trade Meets the Border

Sokoto sits on the border with the Niger Republic, and what happens at the border shapes the wider trade. After a seven-month closure, the Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service announced in March 2024 that the Illela border had reopened for the movement of people and commercial activity. A later briefing by the Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara command described 11 approved border points along a stretch of about 600 kilometres from Sabon Birni in Sokoto to Kebbi State, and said a ban on importing vehicles through land borders remained in force.

For a parts dealer, the practical point is that duty, standards and import rules attach to your stock however it reaches your shop, so keep supplier invoices and clearance papers in order. Customs rules also change, so confirm the current position with the command rather than relying on any single report. A CAC registration gives your business a registered name, a TIN and a status report you can show suppliers and banks. It does not clear goods, settle duties or authorise any import route.

Customers Say “Same as This One”; You Have to Find It

A parts counter runs on matching: a worn part held up in a customer’s hand, a model and year half remembered, a number read out over a phone call while another customer waits. Behind that sit stock counts, supplier calls and the mechanics who buy on credit and settle at month end. Registering the name is a task that doesn’t ask for any of that attention. Once it’s done, your shop trades under a registered name that appears on invoices, supplier accounts and the paperwork banks and fleet buyers ask for.

Spare Parts Businesses We Register in Sokoto State

• Car and bus parts shops — engine, brake, suspension and body parts sold over the counter.
• Used-parts (tokunbo) dealers — second-hand engines, gearboxes, doors and panels.
• Tyre and battery sellers — new and used tyres, batteries and related fitting services.
• Motorcycle and tricycle parts dealers — parts for the two- and three-wheelers that are everywhere on local roads.
• Truck and heavy-duty parts suppliers — parts for lorries, trailers and buses.
• Lubricants, filters and fluids sellers — oils, coolants and filters sold to motorists and workshops.
• Auto electrical and accessories shops — bulbs, wiring, sound systems and car accessories.
• Wholesalers, importers and distributors — suppliers who stock mechanics’ shops and smaller dealers.

Registering Parts Businesses Across Sokoto State

The price, requirements and turnaround are the same wherever your shop or warehouse is located. We register across the areas below.

The capital

• Sokoto North, Sokoto South and Wamako — shops and wholesalers serving the capital’s traffic

The border corridor

• Illela, Tangaza and Sabon Birni — dealers in areas along the Niger Republic border

Surrounding areas

• Kware, Bodinga, Dange Shuni and Tureta — parts sellers around the capital

The rest of the state

• Binji, Gada, Gandi, Goronyo, Gudu, Gwadabawa, Isa, Kebbe, Rabah, Shagari, Silame, Tambuwal, Wurno and Yabo — market and roadside dealers across the remaining towns and areas

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

Documents to Have 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 Sokoto State, with the LGA
5. Phone number and email address
6. Nature of business — described simply, e.g. “sale of motor vehicle spare parts and accessories” or “tyres, batteries and motorcycle parts”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

The Registration Timeline

1. Check name availability on CAC’s public search portal — handled on our end.
2. Reserve the name as soon as it’s confirmed available.
3. Complete the application with your business, owner and Sokoto State address details.
4. Upload your ID and passport photograph — a phone photo works.
5. Pay the ₦35,500 filing fee — a single payment that covers all of the above.
6. Receive your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report, usually within 5–7 working days.

After payment there’s nothing on your list — the remaining steps run in the background without you.

📋 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)

START REGISTRATION NOW →

This Might Be a Great Fit If…

Different business owners want different things from an agent — this is who we serve best:

• You’re behind the counter from early morning — matching part numbers to a customer’s description while a supplier calls about a delivery — and an online registration can’t happen between those.
• You want to grow beyond one shop — supplying mechanics and garages on account, opening a second outlet or dealing with distributors who may ask for a registered name.
• You want a recommendation that fits your size — not the biggest package by default.
• You want one message to actually mean one message — no chasing documents back and forth, no surprise extra fees once you’ve paid.

If this describes you, we’d be glad to take the paperwork off your hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Can I register a market stall or a roadside shop? Yes, as long as you can give a business address in Sokoto State and its LGA. Whether a particular spot is permitted for trading is a local matter separate from CAC.

Does registration clear my imported parts or cover duty? No. Customs duty, clearance and import rules are handled with Customs and are separate from CAC. Keep your supplier invoices and clearance papers in order.

Do I need SON approval for the parts I sell? Some products, such as tyres and batteries, can carry SON requirements. Check which of your items are covered; it is a separate matter from your CAC registration.

Can I register a used-parts business? Yes. Describe the nature of business as sale of motor vehicle spare parts, new and used. Import and standards rules for used stock are separate.

Does a CAC certificate let me sell a particular brand? No. Brand authorisation comes from the manufacturer or its distributor. CAC registration gives you a legal business name, not a dealership.

Can one name cover car parts, tyres and motorcycle parts? Yes. Describe the nature of business broadly and the registration covers the business as a whole.

Will the certificate help with mechanics and fleet customers? Garages and fleet operators often ask for a registered name before they buy on account, so a certificate is a useful document to have. It does not guarantee any customer or contract.

Is the TIN included, and can I open a bank account? Yes to both. The TIN is part of the ₦35,500, and a CAC certificate is one of the main documents banks ask for when opening a business account, along with your ID and other details.

When should I start as a Limited Liability Company, and can I upgrade later? Consider a company from the start if you import or distribute in volume, share ownership with partners, or a lender or fleet buyer expects it. Otherwise many dealers start with a Business Name and upgrade later, and we can assist with the conversion.

What if my chosen name isn’t available, and do I file anything in later years? Send a backup name and we’ll check it right away. Registered businesses have annual returns to file; it’s a small, separate step, and we can help with it when the time comes.

Stock to count and customers waiting? Send your business name on WhatsApp → and we’ll begin on our side.