- Nigerian banks and fintechs are now required to charge and remit 7.5% VAT on service fees and commissions, effective January 19, 2026.
- The government clarified that this is not a new tax; VAT on banking service fees has long existed under Nigerian law.
- VAT applies only to service fees (e.g., transfer charges, USSD fees, card issuance, account maintenance), not to the funds transferred or interest earned on deposits.
- The move aims to strengthen the tax system, enhance transparency, and support national development.
- The NRS urged reliance on official sources for accurate tax information and rejected misleading media reports.
Source: vatabout.com
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