Tax Services in Lagos
Everything you need to know about tax compliance, filing, and verification with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).
Lagos is the economic hub of Nigeria. Tax compliance here is managed by the LIRS. Residents are subject to Personal Income Tax (PIT) under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme or Direct Assessment for self-employed individuals.
Compliance Risks in Lagos
| Tax Offense | Statutory Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late filing of annual returns | ₦50,000 for corporate entities; ₦5,000 for individuals. |
| Failure to deduct PAYE | 10% of the tax due, plus interest at the prevailing bank rate. |
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If you have a standard Personal Income Tax (PIT) return only (Salary/Employment income, and common reliefs such as Pension, NHF, NHIS, and Life Assurance), you can file seamlessly with Blackgoat Basic. Roughly 65% of Nigerian taxpayers are eligible for this standard filing category.
Examples of situations included in a Standard PIT Return:
- Employment Income (PAYE) from one or more employers
- Interest and Dividends (where WHT is final tax)
- Consolidated Relief Allowance (CRA)
- Pension Contributions (RSA)
- National Housing Fund (NHF) Contributions
- National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Contributions
- Life Assurance Premiums
- Business Expenses (for specialized Self-Employed filings)
Blackgoat Advanced (for situations not included in Standard Return):
- Complex Capital Gains adjustments
- Foreign Income with double taxation treaty claims
- Complex Trust or Estate income
- Business Income requiring audited financial statements
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