- Imposition of 0.5% levy on goods imported into Nigeria from outside Africa
- All services including telecommunication services are liable to excise tax at rates to be prescribed by the President
- Application of transfer pricing rules to VAT on transactions between connected persons considered to be artificial or fictitious
- Companies appointed to withhold VAT at source are to remit such VAT to the FIRS on or before the 14th day of the following month
- VAT on goods purchased via electronic or digital platforms from a nonresident supplier appointed as an agent of the FIRS to be chargeable to VAT and paid by the importer unless the proof of appointment and registration with FIRS is provided.
- Redefinition of building for VAT purposes to exclude any structure not permanently affixed to land for all or most of its useful life.
Source Ridwan Nurudeen
