Before You Upgrade Your Business Name to LLC in Nigeria: What You Must Know About Tax Before 2026
You probably heard you can automatically escape tax if you upgrade your business name to LLC. Let me be direct with you, Upgrading to an LLC will not automatically save you from tax. In many cases, it increases your exposure if you don’t understand what you’re walking into. I’ve watched too many Nigerian business owners […]
When Someone Sues Your Business: Why Your Business Name Can’t Save You (But Your Limited Company Can)
Let me tell you about two business owners in Lagos. Same industry. Same type of problem. Very different endings. Chioma runs “Gainsquares Nigeria Enterprises” – registered business name with CAC. Beautiful certificate. Active Instagram. Making good money. Wilson runs “Movexport Logistics Limited” – registered as a limited company. Same certificate energy. Same Instagram game. Similar […]
How to Get Your JTB TIN Certificate Faster, Without Stress, Without “Connections” (2025 Guide)
You submitted your JTB TIN application three weeks ago and expect to get your JTB TIN Certificate faster. Still nothing. Meanwhile, your bank is holding up your business account opening. Your CAC registration is incomplete. And every compliance deadline you have is tied to that one document you thought would take “2-3 days.” Sound familiar? […]
Protecting Your Privacy While Meeting Nigeria’s New Tax Requirements: A Compliance Guide
Here’s the uncomfortable truth about Nigeria’s 2026 tax reforms: the government now has more access to your financial data than ever before. Foreign bank accounts? They’re getting reports.Crypto transactions? They’re tracking them.Freelance income from PayPal or Payoneer? Yeah, they can see that too. And while FIRS insists this is all legal and necessary to combat […]
TIN Registration & Tax Compliance Guide for Nigerian Remote Workers (2026 Framework)
So you’ve read about the new tax reforms. You know FIRS is tracking foreign income. And now you’re staring at three letters that suddenly matter more than they used to: TIN. Tax Identification Number. If you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or digital entrepreneur earning income in Nigeria (or from Nigerian sources), you need one. Not […]
Nigeria Tax Reform 2026: What Remote Workers & Digital Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Nigeria Tax Reform: If you’re a Nigerian working remotely for foreign companies (whether you’re based in Lagos, London, or somewhere in between), this update is for you. The Federal Government just rolled out a sweeping tax reform package that’s got everyone talking. And when I say “talking,” I mean confused, worried, and frantically googling “Do […]
2026 Nigeria Tax Reform: 50 Ways Small Businesses and Salary Earners Will Actually Pay Less Tax
WARNING: THIS POST IS LONG, BUT VERY IMPORTANT. YOU CAN USE THE CLICKABLE INFOGRAPHY There’s been a lot of noise about “the new tax reform.” Some people are celebrating, others are already angry, and most are simply confused. That’s why understanding the 2026 Nigeria Tax Reform is more important than ever. Let me cut through […]
How I Discovered the TIN Number on CAC Certificates, And How You Can Verify Yours
A few weeks ago, I received a new CAC certificate for one of our clients at Qrafteq. Nothing unusual, or so I thought, until I took a closer look at the document, saw the TIN Number on CAC Certificates. There it was, right below the usual details: Company Name, RC Number, Date of Registration… and […]
Company Income Tax (CIT) in Nigeria: What It Means and Who Should Pay It
If you run a registered company in Nigeria, Company Income Tax (CIT) isn’t optional; it’s the price of playing in the formal economy. Whether you’re a small startup, a digital agency, or an import business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) expects you to declare your profits and pay your share. And if you’re a […]
Personal Income Tax in Nigeria: What It Means and How It Affects You (2025 Guide)
Seriously, most Nigerians don’t think about “personal income tax” until a government policy, employer, or bank request forces the issue. But as we approach the 2026 tax reform, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and state tax boards are tightening compliance. If you earn money in Nigeria, as a freelancer, influencer, or small business owner, […]
