Archives Tag: FIRS
Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
Social media has been a breeze since the last time we did this. Then again there is always stuff to talk about. Here goes your dose of gist during the course of the week. Read more about Social media roundup FIRS Thursday, a series of tweets showed up that shocked an already shocked “political” … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
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The CAC Will Now Issue Certificate of Incorporation With TIN to Businesses
April 19, 2022
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) will now issue its Certificate of Incorporation along with Tax Identification Number (TIN) to businesses that register with it. The agency says it’s doing this in line with the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business Initiative. The CAC made this known in a public notice dated the 29th of June … Continue reading The CAC Will Now Issue Certificate of Incorporation With TIN to Businesses
Tables Turn When The Government Begs For Help
April 19, 2022
It goes without saying that there is nothing a desperate government won’t do to jeopardize the good fortune of its people. The path currently being toed by states and the federal government (FG) is one heading in the wrong direction. Word out is that come this June, states might not have the usual monthly remittance … Continue reading Tables Turn When The Government Begs For Help
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What the Increase in Nigeria’s VAT Could Mean for Businesses
April 19, 2022
On Wednesday 12 September, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council agreed to have the value added tax (VAT) on goods raised from 5% to 7.5%. It’s widely understood that the rate hike is intended to fund the recently approved minimum wage, which has been revised upward from ₦18,000 to ₦30,000. The approval comes months after economic analysts … Continue reading What the Increase in Nigeria’s VAT Could Mean for Businesses
Nigerians Could Be Paying a 5% Tax on Online Purchases Soon
April 19, 2022
Online shoppers in Nigeria could soon be paying more for the smartphones and handbags they purchase from ecommerce stores. The Federal Government says it is planning to slap a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on these transactions, as well as any others paid for by bank cards. This is part of a wider drive by … Continue reading Nigerians Could Be Paying a 5% Tax on Online Purchases Soon
Angel Fadahunsi, SERVICOM Nodal Officer, FIRS, to Speak At the ConnectNigeria eBusiness Fair
April 19, 2022
Angel Fadahunsi is the SERVICOM Nodal Officer and National Tax Payer Advocate at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). She works to promote excellent service delivery at the FIRS by driving effective engagement with Nigerian taxpayers. Fadahunsi holds an LL.B from the University of Jos, and a B.L from the Nigerian Law School. She also … Continue reading Angel Fadahunsi, SERVICOM Nodal Officer, FIRS, to Speak At the ConnectNigeria eBusiness Fair
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 29th, 2016
April 19, 2022
1. GSM data subscribers in Nigeria will pay for more data as from December 1, 2016, according to a directive issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission. 2. The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler has said that Nigerians will soon begin to show evidence of tax paying before obtaining new passports … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 29th, 2016
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Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 23rd, 2016
April 19, 2022
1. Beginning from December 1, 2016, taxpayers will receive their withholding tax certificate in their emails within one week of payment, Mr. Babatunde Fowler of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said. 2. The Cross River State government has signed a contract with Huawei Technology of China to make Calabar Nigeria’s first digital city. 3. … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 23rd, 2016
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FIRS to Provide TIN for SMEs at the Business Fair
April 19, 2022
Did you know that obtaining Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for your business is free? Mrs. Angel Fadahunsi is a Deputy Director at the Lagos Tax Payer Service Division of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. She leads a team of 12, responsible for ensuring that taxpayers in Lagos State have access to information, education, and services … Continue reading FIRS to Provide TIN for SMEs at the Business Fair
FIRS Collects N1.05 Trillion in First Quarter
April 19, 2022
The Federal Inland Revenue service, FIRS said it collected N1.05 trillion in revenue during the first quarter of 2014. It said the amount exceeded its target for the period by N50.9 billion or 5.06%. This is contained in the quarterly revenue report of the service which was made available to News Agency of … Continue reading FIRS Collects N1.05 Trillion in First Quarter
How To: Get a Taxpayer Identification Number in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Below are steps to apply for a unique Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria, the process can be completed in time and is free of charge: – Visit any Tax Authority Office and obtain the relevant application form – Complete the application form and return to the Tax Authority with valid proof of the identity … Continue reading How To: Get a Taxpayer Identification Number in Nigeria
