Nigerian Court Upholds VAT Collection by Rideshare Platforms for Food and Transport Services

• The Federal High Court in Lagos upheld the Tax Appeal Tribunal’s decision.
• The court ruled that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) can designate rideshare platform operators as VAT collection agents.
• This applies to services like food and transport provided through their platforms.
• Platform operators may be required to collect and remit VAT on behalf of independent vendors and drivers.
• The decision is based on the authority granted by the VAT Act, 2024.

Source: kpmg.com

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