On 21 February 2020, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issued a public notice, which states the deadlines for tax payment under the Finance Act 2019. According to the notice, the FIRS notified the general public, companies, and taxpayers that in accordance with the Section 18 of the Finance Act 2019, tax payment must be paid on or before the due date of tax return (i.e. 31 March 2020 for companies having 31 September 2019 as accounting year-end). Again, If a company fulfills all of its tax liabilities within 90 days before the tax return due date, it will be granted a 2% bonus for medium-sized companies and 1% for any other companies. This bonus may be used that company to set off against its future tax liabilities. Taxpayers have to face interests and penalties with having any tax due amount or tax unpaid by the return deadline.
Related Posts
Nigeria launches application guidelines for tax credit on priority sector investments
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission has published the Application Guidelines for the Economic Development Tax Incentive (EDTI). The EDTI serves as a comprehensive guide for companies seeking to leverage tax credits for priority
Read MoreNigeria: NRS issues virtual asset tax framework, establishes income tax, VAT, and stamp duty obligations
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) established a comprehensive framework in 2026 to regulate the taxation of virtual assets (VAs), including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and NFTs, through Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets ( Information
Read MoreNigeria begins e-invoicing compliance monitoring ahead of July deadline
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has commenced compliance monitoring for large taxpayers under the National E-Invoicing & Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) regime, reminding in-scope taxpayers of the Public Notice issued on 17 February 2026
Read MoreNigeria, Portugal negotiating income tax treaty
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation announced on 17 July 2026 that officials from Nigeria and Portugal discussed bilateral relations, including progress toward concluding an income tax treaty, during the EurAfrican
Read MoreNigeria introduces green tax on imported vehicles as duty cuts take effect
Nigeria introduced a green tax surcharge on imported vehicles under its 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, effective 1 July 2026. The Green Tax Surcharge imposes a 2% to 4% levy on imported high-engine vehicles. Collected by the Nigeria Customs
Read MoreHong Kong, Nigeria sign income tax treaty
Hong Kong’s government has announced that Hong Kong and Nigeria signed an income tax treaty on 13 July 2026, marking Hong Kong's 59th CDTA and fourth in 2026. The treaty allocates taxing rights between the two jurisdictions and reduces
Read More