Professional service
Tax Advisory and Compliance in Nigeria
Lagos-based tax consultants supporting corporate and personal tax matters, planning, compliance and relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements.
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Overview
Support with Nigerian tax obligations
Alexander Johnson & Co advises on corporate and personal tax matters, with support covering tax planning, compliance, review, computation and remittance. This includes value added tax (VAT), withholding tax (WHT) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE). The work begins with the client’s circumstances and the Nigerian obligations relevant to the engagement.
We support individuals and organisations, including foreign-owned and international businesses operating in Nigeria, with Nigerian tax and related regulatory requirements. Where required, we can liaise with or represent clients before the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and other relevant State Internal Revenue Services. Each engagement is tailored to the specific matter, with direct access at partner level.
Who this is for
Who our tax services can support
- Companies managing recurring tax obligations
- Individuals seeking considered personal tax support
- Organisations reviewing tax computations and remittances
- Management teams planning transactions or operational changes
Tax work should be accurate, timely and understood in the context of the wider organisation.
Areas of work
Tax advisory and compliance services
Corporate and personal tax matters
General tax advisory and tax planning
Tax compliance, review, computation and remittance
VAT, WHT and PAYE support
Liaison with or representation before NRS where required by the engagement
Liaison with or representation before LIRS and other relevant State Internal Revenue Services where required
Relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements connected with the engagement
How we approach the work
Understand the facts and the relevant obligations
We establish the facts, review the applicable position and explain the practical steps required. Support may include computation, documentation, planning and orderly remittance, with regulatory matters kept within the scope supported by the assignment.
Common questions
Common questions about tax and regulatory support
What tax services does Alexander Johnson & Co provide?
Alexander Johnson & Co supports corporate and personal tax matters, tax advisory, planning, compliance, review, computation and remittance, including VAT, WHT and PAYE. The firm also assists with relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements and dealings with NRS and relevant State Internal Revenue Services where required by the engagement.
Does AJ & Co support VAT, WHT and PAYE compliance?
Yes. Alexander Johnson & Co supports Nigerian value added tax (VAT), withholding tax (WHT) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) compliance. Support can include review, computation and remittance, with the work defined around the client’s activities, available information and relevant Nigerian tax obligations.
Does AJ & Co provide tax planning and compliance support?
Yes. Alexander Johnson & Co provides tax planning and compliance support alongside tax review, computation and remittance. The firm establishes the facts, reviews the applicable position and explains the practical steps required. The work is scoped to the client’s circumstances and the matter being addressed.
Can AJ & Co liaise with or represent clients before NRS and State Internal Revenue Services?
Yes. Alexander Johnson & Co can liaise with or represent clients before the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and other relevant State Internal Revenue Services where required by the engagement. The support is limited to Nigerian tax-authority matters within the agreed scope of the engagement.
Can AJ & Co assist foreign-owned businesses with Nigerian tax compliance?
Yes. Alexander Johnson & Co supports foreign-owned and international businesses operating in Nigeria with Nigerian tax planning and compliance, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, computation and remittance. Support can include liaison with relevant Nigerian tax authorities where required. The scope is limited to Nigerian tax requirements.
A useful first conversation
Discuss your Nigerian tax requirements
Tell us about the corporate or personal tax matter, the business context and any relevant timing. The team can discuss the information needed and an appropriate next step.