CAC Business Name Registration for Welding in Kaduna State

Welders, fabricators and iron scrap dealers in Kaduna State work with tools and materials that leave little room for shortcuts, and registering your business name should never be a bigger headache than the job itself. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We run the name search, the filing and the certificate for you from start to finish, wherever your workshop, yard or depot is in the state.

Welding, Metal Works and Scrap Businesses We Register in Kaduna

• Welding and fabrication workshops: gates, doors, window guards, frames, racks and made-to-order metalwork.
• Structural and roofing steelwork: trusses, columns, staircases, railings and site fabrication for buildings.
• Tanks, drums and heavy fabrication: metal containers, stands and industrial repair work.
• Mobile and on-site welding: repair and installation jobs done at the client’s premises.
• Iron scrap collection and trading: buying, sorting and reselling ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.
• Scrap supply to processors: businesses supplying scrap to smelters, rolling mills and metal recyclers.

Why Registration Matters in Kaduna’s Scrap and Metal Trade

Scrap and metal trading is a big part of the local economy, and much of it has traditionally run on cash and handshakes. A June 2026 report by The Whistler described the scrap and recycling trade in northern Nigeria, naming Kaduna among the hubs, as one in which large volumes of transactions move with no receipts, bank transfers or records. Pressure for more formality is building. The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has directed members to begin a two-week warning strike on 1 October 2026, and part of its complaint is that some iron companies buy scrap from unregistered or uncertified agents and dealers. Whatever comes of that dispute, the direction is clear: buyers, banks and steel companies increasingly want to know who they are dealing with, and a registered business name is the first thing that answers that question.

For welding and fabrication businesses the point is similar. A customer commissioning a gate is happy with a good weld, but a contractor, school or company needing an invoice and a supplier record will look for a named, registered business.

Welding and metal works businesses in Kaduna State can register a Business Name for ₦35,500 all-inclusive, with the government filing fee and our service fee covered in one payment. A Limited Liability Company is also available at ₦65,500 all-inclusive. One WhatsApp message with your business name is all it takes — we manage the rest.

📋 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 Cost

For most workshop welders and independent scrap dealers, a Business Name gives you a legally recognised trading name for customers, suppliers and banks. If you begin taking larger fabrication contracts, supplying scrap in bulk to processors, or bringing on partners, the Limited Liability Company structure keeps your personal assets separate from the business. You can start with a Business Name and convert later.

Here’s Exactly What You’re Paying For

• 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

Nothing is added on after you’ve paid.

Outside the Scope of This Registration

• Physical/printed copies of your certificate (delivered as soft copy; you print locally whenever convenient)
• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) requirements for steel products and fabricated items, where they apply
• Nigeria Customs Service duties and paperwork if you import steel, sheets, electrodes or welding machines
• Any state or local government approvals for operating a scrap depot, yard or collection point, where required
• Workshop safety, fire and environmental compliance for fabrication and cutting operations
• Membership of trade associations, which is separate from CAC registration
• 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

Before You Reach Out

You most likely have all of this:

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. “welding and metal fabrication” or “iron scrap trading and supply”
7. If you choose Limited Liability Company instead: names, ID and details of directors and shareholders

From Message to Certificate

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.

Registering Welding and Scrap Businesses Across All of Kaduna State

Pricing, requirements and turnaround don’t change with your location. We regularly register businesses in:

• Kaduna North, Kaduna South and Chikun: fabrication workshops, metal yards and scrap dealers around the state capital
• Igabi, Kajuru, Birnin Gwari and Giwa: welders and metal traders along the main road corridors
• Zaria, Sabon Gari, Soba and Kudan: workshops and scrap businesses serving the Zaria area
• Makarfi, Ikara, Kubau and Lere: welding and metalwork businesses across the northern LGAs
• Jema’a, Kaura, Zangon Kataf and Jaba: fabricators and metal suppliers in Southern Kaduna
• Kachia, Kagarko, Kauru and Sanga: welders and scrap traders across the southern towns

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

The Skill Is Yours; the Paper Is Ours

Ask any welder what separates a clean bead from a bad one and you’ll get a long answer about heat, angle and patience. Ask a scrap dealer how they tell grades apart by sound and weight and you’ll get another. None of that expertise is on a certificate. But when a contractor asks for your registered name before awarding a job, or a buyer wants a verifiable supplier before agreeing to bulk purchases, the certificate is what they look at first. We take care of that side so the time you save goes back to the workshop or the yard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CAC registration cost for a welding or metal works business in Kaduna State? ₦35,500 all-inclusive, the same across all 23 LGAs. A Limited Liability Company registration is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What do I 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 welding workshop? Yes. For most individual welders and small workshops, a Business Name gives you a registered trading 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 welders and independent scrap dealers. If you take on large fabrication contracts or work with partners, the Limited Liability Company route is worth considering.

When should I upgrade to a Limited Liability Company? Usually when you begin contract-scale fabrication, bulk scrap supply to processors, or an investor or partner asks for it.

Can I register welding, fabrication and scrap trading under one business name? Yes. A single registration covers your business as a whole, and you can describe your nature of business broadly enough to include all three.

I’m a mobile welder without a shop. Can I register? Yes. You need a business address in Kaduna State, which can be your home base, workshop or storage location.

Can a scrap dealer register a business name with CAC? Yes. Iron scrap collectors, traders and suppliers register the same way. Any state or local approvals for running a depot or yard are separate from CAC registration.

Will a CAC certificate help me supply iron and steel companies? Buyers are increasingly asking who their suppliers are, and NASWDEN has raised concerns about scrap bought from unregistered or uncertified dealers. Having registration papers puts you in a stronger position, though each buyer sets its own requirements.

Do I need SON approval for fabricated products? SON requirements are separate from CAC registration and can apply depending on the products you make or sell. Check what applies to your work.

Do I need to deal with Customs if I import steel or welding machines? Yes. Import duties and clearing procedures are handled through the Nigeria Customs Service and are separate from CAC registration.

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.

What is the TIN for? It’s your Tax Identification Number, used for tax registration and often requested by banks and larger buyers.

Do you register businesses outside Kaduna city? Yes. We register welding, metal works and scrap businesses in all 23 Kaduna State LGAs, at the same price and turnaround time.

What if my proposed business name isn’t available? Send a backup name and we’ll check it right away. Two or three ready in advance keeps things moving.

Can I convert my Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many businesses start with a Business Name and convert once volumes or partnerships grow, and we can assist with that.

Do I get a physical certificate? Your certificate comes as a soft copy on WhatsApp, and you can print it locally whenever you need a hard copy.

Do I have to file annual returns? Yes, CAC requires annual returns in future years. It’s a small, separate step that we can help with when the time comes.

📋 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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