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  1. TaxIn force

    Nigeria Tax Act, 2025

    Act No. 7 of 2025Signed 26 June 2025Explainer: draft

    The Nigeria Tax Act brings major federal tax rules together. Under the National Assembly edition used here, the first ₦800,000 of annual chargeable individual income is taxed at 0%. Qualifying small companies pay 0% company income tax; other companies generally pay 30%. A separate 4% development levy has exceptions. VAT exemptions and zero-rating apply to specified supplies.

    Rights & opportunities

    10 explained
    • Your first ₦800,000 of chargeable income is taxed at 0%
    • No income tax on the national minimum wage
    • Rent relief of up to ₦500,000
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    What it asks of you

    5 duties explained
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  2. Business and companiesAmended

    Nigeria Startup Act, 2022

    Act No. 32 of 2022Signed 19 October 2022Explainer: draft

    The Startup Act creates a startup label for eligible Nigerian technology companies. It provides for funding support, regulatory access and an Industrial Training Fund exemption where in-house training is provided. Tax benefits must be read with the 2025 tax reforms. Programme availability and application requirements depend on the implementing bodies.

    Rights & opportunities

    9 explained
    • An official startup label, valid for 10 years
    • Six months of "pre-label" status for sole traders and partnerships
    • No Industrial Training Fund contributions if you train staff yourself
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    What it asks of you

    1 duty explained
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