How to register a salon business in Nigeria (2026)

5/13/20267 min read

CAC business name, tax ID, premises permit, payment setup — the no-nonsense guide for Lagos, Abuja and PH.

Step 1: CAC registration The cheapest legal route is a CAC Business Name registration (around ₦20,000–25,000 via accredited agents). For multi-stylist studios, an LLC (Limited by Shares) offers liability protection.

Step 2: Tax registration Your CAC certificate triggers a TIN with FIRS. You'll also need a State Internal Revenue tax ID (LIRS in Lagos, etc.).

Step 3: Premises permit Each local government requires a shop / premises permit. Lagos State adds the LASAA permit if you have outdoor branding.

Step 4: NAFDAC (only if you retail products) If you sell branded haircare or cosmetic products, the products themselves must be NAFDAC-registered. Pure service salons don't need NAFDAC.

Step 5: Payments - POS terminal (Opay, Moniepoint, PalmPay) — easy daily settlement - Bank transfer with account name display so clients see proof - Cash is fading fast in Lagos and Abuja, especially with under-30 clients

Step 6: Beat ghosting Most Nigerian salons lose 15–25% of bookings to no-shows. Two changes fix it: require a small ₦2-5k deposit per booking and send a WhatsApp reminder the day before. Beautifyx automates both.

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Client records

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Marketing & reminders

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Track product use per service so you can see the real profit on every appointment.

Your own website

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Start free, grow into the full platform

Pick the door that fits where you are today. All three lead to the same place: a business that books itself.

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Price your services properly

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Step 1: CAC registration The cheapest legal route is a **CAC Business Name** registration (around ₦20,000–25,000 via accredited agents). For multi-stylist studios, an **LLC (Limited by Shares)** offers liability protection.

Step 2: Tax registration Your CAC certificate triggers a TIN with **FIRS**. You'll also need a **State Internal Revenue** tax ID (LIRS in Lagos, etc.).

Step 3: Premises permit Each local government requires a **shop / premises permit**. Lagos State adds the **LASAA** permit if you have outdoor branding.