- The Nigerian Tax Act 2025 exempts “stakes” (amounts wagered on games) from Value Added Tax (VAT).
- The exemption is specified in Section 185, Subsection M, and aligns with general VAT principles that exclude the mere transfer of money.
- While stakes are VAT-exempt, income from lottery and gaming businesses remains subject to corporate income tax, with certain deductions allowed.
- The Act provides clear definitions for “gaming” and “lottery,” ensuring only profits, not transactions, are taxed.
- The exemption clarifies past confusion, helping operators avoid incorrect VAT charges and regulatory disputes, especially as digital gaming grows.
Source: nairametrics.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.
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