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Nigerian tax law is layered, and it changes. Value Added Tax at 7.5%. Withholding Tax varying by transaction type and sector. Education levies. Stamp duty. The Nigerian Revenue Service validates tax calculations during e-invoice submission, which means an error is not just an accounting problem, it is a compliance failure. Afri Invoice's Tax Management ensures the correct rate applies to every line item on every invoice, automatically, every time.

Custom Tax Configuration

You enter every tax rate yourself during setup. The figures below are provided as a reference guide only. Always verify the current rates against NRS guidance before configuring your account.

Create any tax rate set up VAT, WHT, education levy, stamp duty, or custom levies with name, abbreviation, and percentage.
Multiple tax schemes maintain different rates for different product categories, services, or customer types.
Auto-application link tax schemes to catalogue items so the correct rate applies on every invoice without manual selection.
Easy rate updates when NRS announces a change, update it in your settings in seconds, no developer required.
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Current Nigerian Tax Rates — Pre-Loaded

A starting reference so you do not begin from a blank slate. Adjust any rate during setup to match the latest NRS guidance for your business.

Tax Type Current Rate Applies To
Value Added Tax (VAT) Standard consumption tax
7.5% Most B2B and B2C goods and services
Withholding Tax — Consultancy Professional services
10% Professional and consultancy services
Withholding Tax — Construction Civil and building works
5% Building and civil engineering contracts
Withholding Tax — Rent Commercial property
10% Commercial property rental payments
Note: Tax rates are subject to change by the Nigerian Revenue Service. Always verify against current NRS guidance.

NRS Alignment

E-invoice tax stamping tax amounts are embedded in every NRS submission and included in IRN generation.
Real-time validation NRS checks tax calculations during invoice validation. Errors are flagged before the invoice is stamped.
Report-ready summaries generate tax liability reports formatted for NRS monthly, quarterly, or annual filing.
Multi-tax support handle VAT, education tax, stamp duty, and other levies simultaneously on a single invoice where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if NRS changes the VAT rate?

Update the rate in your tax configuration settings. All future invoices apply the new rate. Historical invoices remain unchanged, preserving your audit trail.

Can I apply multiple taxes to a single invoice line?

Yes. Multiple tax schemes can be applied to a single line item where Nigerian tax law requires it.

How do I know which WHT rate applies to my services?

Withholding Tax rates vary by transaction type. Check the current rates published by the Nigerian Revenue Service, then input the correct percentage directly into your tax configuration during setup. You are in full control of every rate you apply.

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