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Nigerian tax guides and compliance walkthroughs — from PAYE and VAT to the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 — plus international tax planning for investors and freelancers.

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Did VAT actually increase in Nigeria in 2026? Here’s what really happened

The VAT increase rumor in Nigeria refuses to die, but the final law tells a different story from the one most people heard first.

Damilola EsebameAug 14, 20261 min read
23 articles in Taxes
Top-up tax nigeria
Taxes

Top-up tax for Nigerian multinationals — global minimum tax explained

The Nigeria Tax Act forces parent companies of large multinational groups to pay a top-up tax in Nigeria, closing gaps that once let profits sit untaxed in low-rate jurisdictions abroad.

Damilola EsebameAug 13, 2026
Stamp duty changes in Nigeria 2026 — what the new Act removes
Taxes

Stamp duty changes in Nigeria 2026 — what the new Act removes

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has reshaped stamp duty rules in Nigeria 2026 by eliminating a long-standing contractor deduction and redefining which instruments are actually chargeable under the law.

Damilola EsebameAug 5, 2026
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Taxes

What the Nigeria Tax Act repealed — a guide to the old laws now gone

The laws repealed by the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 include ten standalone statutes, from company income to stamp duties, replaced by one unified code.

Damilola EsebameAug 5, 2026
self employed tax nigeria
Taxes

Self-employed tax obligations in Nigeria: what you owe and when

The Nigeria Tax Act reshaped self-employed tax obligations for sole proprietors, and the real cost depends on which structure you choose.

Damilola EsebameJul 29, 2026
TIN registration online in Nigeria — full 2026 walkthrough
Taxes

TIN registration online in Nigeria — full 2026 walkthrough

Nigeria’s TIN registration online now runs through a single NRS portal, and millions of old TINs issued under the defunct JTB system need fresh verification before they work again.

Damilola EsebameJul 29, 2026
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Taxes

How to file your personal income tax in Nigeria (FIRS/NRS step-by-step)

How to file personal income tax FIRS-style under NRS rules, from documents and deadlines to portal steps and what to do if you cannot pay.

Damilola EsebameJul 22, 2026
freelance income tax nigeria
Taxes

Do I need to pay tax on freelance income in Nigeria?

The short answer is yes, and the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has made enforcement far more aggressive than most self-employed workers expect.

Damilola EsebameJul 22, 2026
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Taxes

E-invoicing in Nigeria — who must comply and when

Mandatory e-invoicing Nigeria rules are reshaping how businesses file VAT, and the penalties for falling behind are steep.

Damilola EsebameJul 20, 2026
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Penalties under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025

Nigeria tax penalties 2026 hit harder under the NTAA, with a 40% surcharge on un-deducted withholding tax and escalating fines that can exceed the original liability.

Damilola EsebameJul 20, 2026
VAT Nigeria 2026
Taxes

VAT in Nigeria 2026 — rates, exemptions, and the new rules explained

Nigeria kept its VAT rate at 7.5% this year, but almost every rule around registration, credits, invoicing, and penalties now looks different.

Damilola EsebameJul 16, 2026
The ₦800,000 tax-free threshold — who qualifies and how it works
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The ₦800,000 tax-free threshold — who qualifies and how it works

The ₦800,000 tax free Nigeria exemption under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 is the most significant personal income tax change in decades, but eligibility hinges on chargeable income after deductions, not gross monthly pay.

Damilola EsebameJul 14, 2026

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