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Company Income Tax in Nigeria: Complete Guide for Business Owners

Comprehensive guide to understanding company income tax (cit) in nigeria for Nigerian taxpayers

TaxEase Nigeria
14/02/2026
10 min min read
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Company Income Tax in Nigeria: Complete Guide for Business Owners

Introduction

Adebayo just registered his tech startup with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Excited about his new business, he received a congratulatory email—followed immediately by a confusing notice about Company Income Tax registration. "Do I need to register now? What rate will I pay? Isn't this the same as VAT?" These questions kept him up at night.

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