CAC Business Name Registration for Spare Parts in Yobe State

Every vehicle on a Yobe road eventually needs something: a filter for a passenger bus, a tyre for a truck bound for Potiskum market, a plug for a tricycle, a belt for a farm tractor. If you sell those parts, whether from a small shop, a market stall or a wholesale store, a registered business name makes it easier to open supplier accounts, issue proper invoices and deal with banks. Onelove Business Ventures, an accredited CAC agent, takes care of the name check, the filing and the certificate for you.

Genuine Parts, New Markets and a Registered Name

Yobe has been investing in places to trade. A NAN report on the state’s economic recovery says the government built four modern markets with 3,200 shops in Potiskum, Damaturu, Nguru and Gashua, and that trade in the state’s markets draws entrepreneurs from neighbouring states as well as from Niger and Chad. A spare parts dealer in one of those towns serves a mixed customer base: passenger and truck operators on the highway routes, tricycle and motorcycle owners, farmers with tractors and pumps, and workshops buying stock in bulk.

The sector also carries a national quality problem. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have campaigned for years against fake and substandard parts, and an NADDC official has said the two bodies adopted or adapted about 130 international automotive standards. SON has also urged parts dealers to key into its Products Authentication Mark (PAM) to make fakes easier to identify, and it has warned importers about substandard tyres. A registered business name is where an accountable dealer starts, because suppliers, workshops and banks like to know who they are dealing with. It does not certify your stock, though. Compliance with SON requirements is a separate matter.

A Business Name registration for a Yobe spare parts business costs ₦35,500, all-inclusive. Send your business name to us on WhatsApp and the registration is in motion; the rest of the work is ours.

📋 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 settles every item here, CAC’s own fee included. If you would rather start out as a company, a Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• Business name availability search
• Business name reservation
• Completion and submission of the CAC Business Name application
• CAC government filing/processing fee
• Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• CAC Status Report showing your business as active on the public register

Business Name vs. Limited Liability Company

If you run one shop yourself and mainly need a registered name for supplier accounts, receipts and a bank account, a Business Name will usually do for now. A company becomes the better choice when you import directly, supply other shops in volume, take on partners or outside capital, or hold large amounts of stock that you want separated from your personal assets. Plenty of parts dealers begin with a Business Name and convert later.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two business names you like, with your first choice listed first
2. One valid ID — National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s license
3. A passport photograph
4. A Yobe State address with its LGA — your shop, store or the place where you can be reached
5. A phone number and an email address
6. A short description of the business, for example “sale of motor vehicle spare parts and accessories”
7. For a Limited Liability Company only: names, ID and details of the directors and shareholders

The Registration Timeline

1. Name check — we search CAC’s public portal to see whether your name is free.
2. Reservation — we reserve it as soon as it is confirmed.
3. Application — we complete the CAC form with your business, owner and Yobe address details.
4. ID and photo — you send your ID and passport photograph; a phone picture is enough.
5. Payment — you pay ₦35,500 once, covering everything above.
6. Certificate — your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report reach you, generally within 5–7 working days.

Once you’ve sent your details and made the single payment, there’s nothing more for you to do but wait for the certificate.

What Falls Outside This Registration

These items belong to the parts trade itself, and none of them are part of the CAC filing.

• Printed copies of your certificate (it arrives as a soft copy, so print it wherever suits you)
• SON requirements for the parts and tyres you sell or import, including any product certification or authentication-mark requirements that apply
• Import paperwork and customs clearance, such as Form M, if you bring parts in from abroad
• Rules on used parts and used tyres, which differ from those for new stock
• A lease, allocation or ownership document for your shop or stall, and any market levies charged by the local government or market management
• Fire-safety precautions for stores that hold tyres, oils, batteries and lubricants
• Insurance cover for your stock and premises
• Optional membership of a spare parts dealers’ association
• State, local government and federal tax obligations, including any further tax registrations your trade needs
• Business bank account opening, done directly with your bank once the certificate is in hand
• Yearly CAC returns, a small separate step we can handle when it falls due

Spare Parts Businesses We Register in Yobe

• New spare parts shops — engine, brake, suspension, filter and cooling parts for cars, buses and pickups.
• Used-parts dealers — sellers of second-hand engines, gearboxes and body parts.
• Tyre and battery sellers — dealers in new and used tyres, batteries and wheel accessories.
• Motorcycle and tricycle parts dealers — suppliers to the two- and three-wheeler trade.
• Truck and trailer parts suppliers — heavy-vehicle components for long-distance operators.
• Lubricant, oil and accessory sellers — engine oils, fluids, seat covers and similar items.
• Auto electrical and body-parts dealers — lights, mirrors, bumpers, wiring and electrical components.
• Importers and wholesalers — businesses that bring in stock and sell to smaller shops and workshops.

Registering Spare Parts Businesses Across Yobe State

Pricing and process do not change from one LGA to the next, so a shop in a small town is registered exactly like a store in the capital. We cover all 17 LGAs.

The towns with new modern markets

• Potiskum, Damaturu, Nguru and Gashua (Bade LGA) — the four towns named in a report on the state’s new modern markets, each with a large pool of shops and workshops to supply

Highway and farming towns

• Fune, Fika and Nangere — parts shops and tyre sellers serving highway traffic, farm vehicles and local workshops
• Jakusko, Karasuwa and Machina — dealers supplying tricycles, motorcycles and farm equipment

Northern and eastern LGAs

• Geidam, Yunusari, Yusufari, Gujba, Gulani, Tarmuwa and Bursari — smaller shops and vendors serving local vehicles and workshops

If your shop, stall or warehouse is anywhere in Yobe State, you’re covered.

Behind the Counter, Part Numbers Matter

A parts counter is a place of quick decisions: a customer holding a worn brake pad and asking whether you have the match, a mechanic on the phone reading out a number, a delivery of stock to check against the invoice, a regular who wants to pay half now and half later. You already know which parts fit which vehicles and which suppliers can be trusted. Registering the business is one job that can leave the counter completely. Once it’s done, your shop trades under a recognised name on invoices, supplier accounts and bank paperwork, ready for the day a larger customer or supplier asks who they are dealing with.

A Good Match If…

If any of these descriptions sounds like you, you’re probably the kind of owner we serve best:

• You’d rather not leave the counter unattended — with a customer holding up a worn brake pad, stock to check against an invoice and a mechanic on the phone waiting for a part number, you can’t spare an afternoon for CAC’s portal.
• You’re planning to grow beyond one shop — into wholesale, supplying other shops and workshops, importing directly or opening a second outlet in Potiskum or Damaturu — and you want a registered name on invoices and supplier accounts.
• You’d like an honest view on the right structure — if a Business Name is all your shop needs right now, we won’t push the company route.
• You’d rather skip the guesswork on cost — ₦35,500 is the full price for the Business Name, with no extra charges once it’s paid.

Recognise yourself in this? Message us and we’ll start on the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a spare parts business in Yobe State, and what do I get? A Business Name is ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same in every LGA, and a Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive. The payment covers the name search and reservation, the CAC filing and government fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report. It usually takes 5–7 working days.

Is a Business Name enough for a spare parts shop, and does it cover SON or import requirements? For most owner-run shops, a Business Name gives you the registered name you need to start trading properly. It does not cover SON requirements, import paperwork or customs clearance, which are separate and depend on what you sell and whether you import. It also does not give you a shop or stall, so any lease or allocation is arranged separately.

Can I register new parts, used parts, tyres and batteries under one name, and do I need a shop first? Yes. Describe the business broadly, for example “sale of motor vehicle spare parts, tyres and accessories”. You do not need a shop in place; you need a Yobe State address with its LGA, which can be where you can be reached. Certain categories, such as used parts and tyres, may have extra rules, so check what applies to your stock.

Should I choose a Business Name or a company, and will the certificate help with suppliers and banks? A Business Name suits a shop you own and run. A company is worth considering with partners, investor money, direct imports or large wholesale volumes, and you can convert later with our help. Suppliers, wholesalers and banks often ask for proof of registration before opening accounts, so the certificate is a useful document to hold, but it does not guarantee credit or a supplier account.

What if my name is taken, and what comes after registration? Send us a backup name and we’ll check it right away, so have two or three ready. Once you have the certificate, you can use it to open a business bank account together with your ID and other details. Registered businesses also file annual returns with CAC, which is a small separate step we can handle when the time comes.

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