- A lawsuit has been filed in Nigeria to challenge the application of VAT on food sold in restaurants and hotels.
- The lawsuit argues that the VAT provision contradicts the VAT Act, which exempts basic food items from taxation.
- The lawsuit seeks to nullify the portion of the VAT Modification Order that imposes VAT on food sold in hospitality venues.
- The lawsuit names the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Attorney General of the Federation as defendants.
Source: africataxreview.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
Latest Posts in "Nigeria"
- Federal Government Insists on New Tax Reform Despite IATA’s Criticism Over International Treaty Violations
- Stakeholders Criticize New Tax Reforms as Nigerian Government Insists Airlines Must Pay VAT
- Nigeria to Enforce VAT on Non-Resident Digital Services from 2026
- Nigeria Extends E-Invoicing Compliance Deadline for Large Taxpayers to November 2025
- FIRS Launches E-Invoicing Platform to Enhance Tax Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria
