Tax Calendar - April 2014

A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a unique identifier assigned to businesses, individuals, and other entities for the purpose of tax administration. In Nigeria, obtaining a TIN is crucial for businesses to comply with their tax obligations.

Months after its enactment in 2025, the Nigeria tax reform laws continue to generate significant public interest with many taxpayers still uncertain about how the changes affect them in practical terms.

Nigeria's 2025 Tax Reform Acts introduce sweeping changes for non-residents, foreign investors, and expatriates operating in or deriving income from Nigeria. From expanded Permanent Establishment rules and Significant Economic Presence thresholds to mandatory VAT registration for offshore suppliers and Capital Gains Tax on indirect share transfers, the new framework fundamentally reshapes cross-border tax obligations. Understanding these provisions and taking proactive compliance steps is now essential for

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a 10% Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earned from short - term investments such as treasury bills...

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA 2025), which came into effect on 1 January 2026, introduces a new framework for the taxation of capital gains in Nigeria.

On June 26, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law a historic package of tax reform legislation, marking the most comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's fiscal architecture in decades.

Following our initial newsletter on the Nigeria Tax Act, we note that some provisions in the harmonised version used to prepare the newsletter are different from the gazette which has now become publicly available.

On June 26, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed four transformative tax bills into law, fundamentally reshaping Nigeria's taxation landscape. The Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 repealed principal taxation legislations, introducing a comprehensive new framework that affects companies and taxpayers across the country. What are the key provisions of this new tax regime and how will it impact businesses operating in Nigeria?

It repeals several existing tax laws, including the Personal Income Tax Act, and it took effect from January 1, 2026.

Nigeria's new tax framework, effective January 1, 2026, introduces comprehensive regulations for non-resident individuals earning income from Nigerian sources. Understanding the criteria for non-resident status, tax obligations, registration requirements, and filing procedures is essential for expatriates and foreign workers operating in Nigeria's evolving tax landscape.