Nigeria - Apply for Withholding Tax

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Withholding Tax in person, the applicant must visit any tax office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
2. Address and contact details of the FIRS offices in various locations inside the Republic can be found in the following page: Link
3. Visit the office and get an application form to apply for Withholding Tax as applicable to your requirement from the respective department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Now, complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
6. Once completed filling the application form, attach the required documents with it and proceed to submit it.
7. Make the required payment as directed by the officials and submit the application package in person to the relevant authority at the office.
8. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
9. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to activate your tax product.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Applicable proof of Identity
• Valid proof of residence
• Taxpayer Registration proof
• Documented Financial statements
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Inland Revenue Service - Headquaters
Revenue House, 15 Sokode Crescent,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Tel: +234 (0)9074 444 441, +234 (0)9074 444 442, +234 (0)9460 2700-29
Website: Link
Office Locator : Link

Eligibility

• Any registered entity for tax, which has an activated Income tax product can apply.
• The entity can be an individual or a registered organisation.

Fees

• Please approach the officials for fees details.
  

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Required Information

• Applicant’s name
• Other required particulars of the applicant
• Identification card number
• Physical and postal address
• Email and Website address
• Tax Identification Number

Need for the Document

• Any registered taxpayer inside the Republic of Nigeria, is subject to deduction of a little amount in his/her income as Withholding tax, which will be paid by the employers of the person themselves.
  

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