Nigeria Tax Guide
In 2026, the headline personal income tax rate in Nigeria is 25% and the corporate tax rate is 34%. Checked against official guidance on 12 October 2026.
- Personal income
- 25%Top rate, progressive
- Corporate
- 34%30% companies income tax plus 4% development levy on assessable profits; 0% for small companies
At a glance
| Personal income tax (headline rate) | 25%Top rate, progressive |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 34%30% companies income tax plus 4% development levy on assessable profits; 0% for small companies |
| Capital gains | Unlock with Signal |
| Crypto tax | Unlock with Signal |
| Dividend tax | Unlock with Signal |
| Rental income tax | Unlock with Signal |
| Residency threshold (days) | Unlock with Signal |
| Special tax regime | No |
Source: official guidance· last verified 12 Oct 2026
Informational only. Not tax or financial advice. Verify with a qualified professional before you act.
Nigeria residency rule
Nigeria residency is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed tracks the full rule and counts the days for you.
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Regulatory stabilityModerate2 rule changes in 24 months, occasional adjustments. See how Nigeria ranks.
- Business · 16 Jan 2026
Nigeria SEC raises minimum capital for market operators and crypto firms, compliance by 30 June 2027
SEC Circular 26-1 of 16 January 2026 replaces the 2015 minimum capital levels for all regulated capital market entities, including fintechs and virtual asset service providers. Digital asset exchanges and custodians need N2 billion (from N500 million), digital asset offering platforms N1 billion, broker-dealers N2 billion and venture capital fund managers N200 million. Entities must comply by 30 June 2027 or face suspension or withdrawal of registration.
- Rate change · 1 Jan 2026
Nigeria Tax Act 2025 applies from 1 January 2026, replacing the repealed federal tax laws
Nigeria's Tax Acts 2025, including the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, replace the repealed tax laws, with the Nigeria Tax Act applying from 1 January 2026. Federal Ministry of Finance transition guidelines of 18 June 2026 keep liabilities, audits, disputes and returns for periods before 2026 under the repealed laws, let existing incentives and exemptions run to expiry, and cover income taxes, transaction taxes and development levies.
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What Heed tracks in Nigeria
Legislative changes
Confirmed changes to Nigeria tax law, each checked against its official source.
Residency thresholds
Day counts against Nigeria residency rules, with proactive warnings.
Regime updates
Special regimes and rule changes for Nigeria residents, where an official source publishes them.
Nigeria tax, common questions
Is Nigeria a tax haven?
Nigeria is not generally classified as a tax haven, though specific regimes and bilateral treaties may still create planning opportunities. Heed tracks the rules of Nigeria across multiple jurisdictions so you can compare in context.
What is the income tax rate in Nigeria?
The headline personal income tax rate in Nigeria is 25% (top rate, progressive). Effective rates vary by income level, residency status, and applicable regime. Heed keeps the rate alongside the legislative changes that move it.
Does Nigeria tax cryptocurrency?
Crypto taxation in Nigeria varies by holding period, activity type, and residency. Heed maintains the current rate and surfaces a change when we publish it, verified against its official source. The headline rate is available inside the Heed dashboard on Signal and above.
How long do I need to stay in Nigeria to become tax resident?
Tax residency in Nigeria is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed counts the days for you and warns before you cross. The full residency rule, including the day threshold and rolling window, is available on Signal and above.
Does Nigeria have a digital nomad visa or special regime?
Visa and regime options in Nigeria change. Heed records confirmed changes, each with its official source, and matches them to your profile.
How does Nigeria compare with other Africa jurisdictions?
Heed's Tax Rankings compare Nigeria with other Africa jurisdictions on employment, capital gains, dividend, crypto, rental and corporate tax. The full table is inside the app, from Signal up.
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How Heed tracks Nigeria
Nigeria surfaces across three Heed tools: every legislative change matched to your profile, every threshold counted, every rate compared.
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