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CAC COMPANY REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
The CAC and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS, formerly FIRS) have synchronized. This document contains the updated checklist for Small and Big companies.
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Government Resources
Compliance Calendar
Jan 31Annual tax returns filing deadline (previous year)
21st MonthlyWHT remittance deadline
14th MonthlyVAT remittance deadline
Mar 31PIT Returns filing deadline
Mar 31CAC Annual Returns filing deadline
Jun 30Mid-year estimated tax payment
Sep 303rd quarter estimated tax payment
Dec 31Final estimated tax payment
Note: Deadlines may vary. Always verify with FIRS or your tax advisor.
Financial Glossary
PAYEPay As You Earn - Tax deducted from employee salaries by employers
CITCompany Income Tax - Tax on company profits (30% for standard companies)
VATValue Added Tax - 7.5% tax on goods and services
WHTWithholding Tax - Tax deducted at source from payments
TINTax Identification Number - Unique tax registration identifier
CRAConsolidated Relief Allowance - Tax relief for employees
NHFNational Housing Fund - 2.5% contribution for housing