CAC Business Name Registration for Welding in Yobe State

Gates, window guards, farm tools, steel frames and the occasional load of scrap all pass through a welder’s yard in Yobe State, and each job is easier to run when the business behind it has a registered name. Onelove Business Ventures is an accredited CAC agent. We handle the name search, the filing and the certificate for welders, fabricators, metal workers and scrap traders in every Local Government Area. A Business Name is ₦35,500 all-inclusive, and a Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive. There’s no extra step hiding behind this: message us your business name, and we take it from there.

Metal, Scrap and Scrutiny in the North-East

Scrap metal is a security-sensitive trade in this part of Nigeria, and traders in Yobe should know how the surrounding picture looks. Borno State banned metal scavenging in all 27 of its LGAs in July 2023, and Leadership reported that the Damaturu emirate council later linked a rise in crime in the state capital to scavengers who had left neighbouring states. In July 2024, the Yobe Governor’s Special Adviser on Security Matters warned scavengers against moving abandoned metal objects into the state, after unexploded ordnance injured five scavengers in the Goniri area. Gombe State, which borders Yobe, has since banned scrap dealing until dealers organise under recognised leadership, register with the relevant authorities and move to designated locations.

We found no Yobe-wide ban on scrap dealing, but local rules and enforcement can change quickly. Check the current position with the relevant state and local authorities before you invest in a scrap yard. Across the region, officials are asking scrap and metal traders to be identifiable and organised, and a registered business name is the basic identity that makes that possible. Registration does not authorise scrap dealing. It is simply the first step, and it is the one we handle for 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)

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What Your ₦35,500 Covers

CAC’s fee and our service fee both sit inside the one ₦35,500 payment. The Limited Liability Company route is ₦65,500, also all-inclusive.

• A check that your chosen name is available on CAC’s public register
• Reservation of that name once it clears
• Preparation and filing of the Business Name application
• The CAC government fee
• Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
• A Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• A CAC Status Report confirming the business is active on the public register

Business Name or Limited Liability Company?

An individual welder or small workshop with one owner can generally start with a Business Name. A company structure becomes worth considering when you handle larger fabrication contracts, deal in steel by the tonne, or have partners putting money into the yard. Plenty of metalworking businesses register as a Business Name first and convert later.

Documents to Have Ready

1. Two proposed business names, ranked by preference
2. A valid ID — NIN, international passport or driver’s licence
3. A passport photograph
4. Your business address in Yobe State, including the LGA
5. A phone number and an email address
6. A short description of the business, such as “welding, metal fabrication and sale of iron materials”
7. For a Limited Liability Company: names, IDs and details of the directors and shareholders

The Registration Timeline

1. Name search — we check availability on CAC’s public portal.
2. Reservation — we hold the name once it is confirmed.
3. Application — we fill in the form with your business and address details.
4. ID and photo — you upload them, and a phone picture works.
5. Payment — a single ₦35,500 payment covers everything above.
6. Delivery — your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report arrive, normally in 5–7 working days.

Beyond that first message and a single payment, there’s nothing left for you to chase up.

What Falls Outside This Registration

CAC registration gives the business a name and legal identity. These items are handled separately, and welders, fabricators and scrap traders meet most of them.

• Printed certificates — you receive a soft copy on WhatsApp and can print it at a local business centre.
• Scrap-trading rules and approvals — requirements for buying, storing and selling scrap are set by state and local authorities and security agencies, and they can change. Confirm what applies to you before operating a yard.
• Federal rules on scrap exports — check the current restrictions if you plan to sell scrap outside the country.
• SON requirements on imports — relevant if you import steel, welding machines, electrodes or fittings. Confirm whether your items are regulated.
• Workshop and yard safety — gas cylinders, welding fumes, fire risk and stored metal all call for sensible precautions, and your premises may need approvals.
• Local trading arrangements — shop or yard allocation, levies and permits from your local government or market association.
• Tax obligations beyond the TIN — federal and state rules for traders and fabricators.
• A business bank account — opened with your bank once you have the certificate.
• Annual returns — a short yearly CAC filing we can handle later.

Metal and Welding Businesses We Register in Yobe State

• Welding workshops — gates, doors, burglar-proof frames and window guards made to measure.
• Fabricators — structural steel, tank stands, trailers, racks and frames for builders and farms.
• Mobile and roadside welders — repairs done on site or at the roadside without a fixed shop.
• Farm-tool and equipment makers — ploughs, sprayer frames and other agricultural metalwork.
• Metal furniture makers — steel beds, shelving, school furniture and display racks.
• Iron and steel material sellers — rods, pipes, sheets and angle bars for contractors and welders.
• Welding supply shops — electrodes, gas, safety gear, grinders and machines.
• Scrap metal collectors and dealers — businesses buying, sorting and selling scrap, subject to the local rules above.
• Repair and maintenance services — metal repairs for machines, vehicles and building fittings.

Registering Metal Businesses Across Yobe State

Price, documents and turnaround are the same in all 17 LGAs.

Wherever your workshop or yard is in the state, we can register it.

How Many Hours of Your Day Are Actual Welding?

Between the grinder, the electrode stand and the customer who wants his gate by Friday, there is rarely time left for a portal that asks for forms and uploads. The sparks, the heat and the repeat customers are your trade, and the paperwork is not. Let us take it. When it is done, your quotations, receipts and supplier accounts carry a registered name, and your bank has a certificate to work from.

A Good Match If…

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

• You’re usually under a welding helmet finishing a gate, with a customer waiting on a burglar-proof frame and a supplier calling about electrodes — you can’t switch off the machine to work through CAC’s portal.
• You’re moving from walk-in gates and repairs toward fabrication jobs, steel supply for builders or a properly organised scrap yard — and you want a registered name behind it.
• You want a recommendation that fits your size — not the biggest package by default.
• You want a process without back-and-forth — send your details once, pay once, and there are no surprise charges afterwards.

If that’s the kind of service you want, message us and we’ll begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Business Name enough for a welding workshop? For most single-owner workshops, yes. It gives you a registered name for trading, invoicing and banking. Premises, safety and scrap rules are handled separately.

How much does CAC registration cost for a welding or metal works business in Yobe State? A Business Name is ₦35,500 all-inclusive in every LGA. A Limited Liability Company is ₦65,500 all-inclusive.

What does the ₦35,500 include? The name search and reservation, the application filing, the CAC fee, your Certificate of Registration (soft copy), a TIN and a CAC Status Report.

I weld on the roadside and have no shop. Can I register? Yes. You need a business address and its LGA for the application. Many mobile welders use their home or the location where they usually work.

Can welding and scrap trading go under the same name? Yes, describe the business broadly, for example “welding, fabrication and trading in metal materials”. The scrap side may carry its own requirements.

Does registering make scrap trading legal in Yobe? No. Registration gives the business a name and an identity. Whether and how you can trade scrap depends on state and local rules, so check with the relevant authorities.

What permits do I need for a scrap yard? That depends on local government and security requirements, which vary and can change. This is separate from CAC, so confirm the current position before you set up.

Does a CAC certificate prove I’m a genuine operator? It shows that your business is registered and appears on CAC’s public register, which many buyers and officials look for. It does not replace any permit or approval.

Will the certificate help me win fabrication contracts? Contractors and institutions often ask for proof of registration before awarding work, so it is a useful document. It does not guarantee any contract.

Do I need SON approval to import steel, electrodes or welding machines? Regulated imports can fall under SON’s rules, so check whether your items are covered. That is separate from CAC.

Does registration let me export scrap? No. Federal rules on scrap exports are separate, and you should check the current restrictions before planning any sales abroad.

Is the TIN included? Yes, a TIN comes with the ₦35,500.

Can I use the certificate to open a business bank account? Yes, it is one of the main documents banks ask for, together with your ID and other details.

Are there yearly filings with CAC? Registered businesses file annual returns. It is short and separate, and we can handle it when it is due.

What if the name I want is taken? Send a backup name and we will check it quickly. Having two or three ready saves time.

Can I register several workshops or yards under one name? One registration covers the business as a whole, so describe it broadly. Local permits usually attach to each premises, so confirm what applies to each site.

Can I register before I have a workshop or yard? You need an address and LGA in Yobe State to file. If you are still looking for premises, send the address you plan to use.

Can I upgrade from a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company later? Yes. Many metalworking businesses start with a Business Name and convert when they grow or take on partners. We can assist with the conversion.

When should I start as a Limited Liability Company? When you plan to handle large fabrication contracts, deal in steel by volume, share ownership with partners or take investor money.

Do you register businesses outside Damaturu and Potiskum? Yes. We cover all 17 LGAs in Yobe State, from Nguru and Geidam to Fika and Gujba, at the same price and turnaround.

Ready to start? Send your business name on WhatsApp and we’ll begin the search. Message us here →