- e-Registration
To do business online with the FIRS, register and be authenticated at www.firs.gov.ngand follow these easy steps:
- Log in and proceed to the e-Services tab
- Click on the log in and register tab and input your Tax Identification Number (TIN) or RC Number
- Choose a username and password upon successful registration
- Click on Register
- A security PINwill be sent to your email for authentication to complete the process
For taxpayers registered with CAC but who have no TIN:
- Log on to https://apps.firs.gov.ng/tinverification/
- Enter the CAC registration number i.e. your RC or BN number
- Enter the CAPTCHA image that will be displayed
- If your search is successful, you can input your email address and click on the ‘send to my mail’ button to have the details sent to your mail
- Also check your spam folder if you do not find the mail in your inbox
For new Business Incorporation:
- Go to www.cac.gov.ngand follow the end to end process, which includes payment of your stamp duties to complete your incorporation process.
- e-Stamp Duty
Stamp duty is a tax levied on documents such as receipts, land transactions and other legal documents. In the past, it required a physical stamp but with the new e-Stamp Duty from the FIRS, stamping can be done from the comfort of your home or office.
- For Dutiable Instruments:
- Log on to www.firs.gov.ng
- Click on the e-services
- Click on e-stamp duty
- Log in or sign up
- Obtain your credentials (username, password) through your email
- Choose a username and password upon successful registration
- Log in and select relevant stamp duty instrument
- Fill in the form and pay online through the integrated payment gateway
- A link to download your e-stamp duty certificate will be automatically sent to your email
- For New Business Incorporation
- Go to www.cac.gov.ngand follow the end to end process which includes payment of your stamp duties to complete your registration process.
- e-TaxPayment
Electronic Tax payment allows you to pay your taxes from the comfort of your home or office on either of the under listed platforms.
- e-TaxPay
- log on to the internet banking platform of your bank
- Click on NIBSS e-BillsPay
- Click on the e-TaxPaytab or type Federal Inland Revenue Service in the search bar
- Input your Tax Identification Number (TIN)then verify and confirm your TIN details before selecting the type of tax you are paying
- Enter the amount, confirm all details and click: Continue to Pay
- e-Acknowledgement is automatically sent to your email
- Your FIRS official receipt is sent to your email 24hours after receipt of payment
- Click on the indicated link to download and print your receipt
- Remita
- Go to www.firs.gov.ng
- Click on e-services.
- Click on e-payment.
- Click on Remita.
- Select tax type.
- Enter your TIN, payment amount, tax year, taxpayer’s full name, email address and phone number
- Enter the CAPTCHAimage.
- Click on proceed to payment
- e-acknowledgement is automatically sent to your email 24hours after receipt of payment.
- Click on the indicated link to download and print your receipt.
- Interswitch
- Go to www.quickteller.com
- Log in (Existing quickteller user) or sign up (new users).
- Type Federal Inland Revenue Service or FIRS in the search bar.
- Select tax type.
- Enter your TIN, payment amount, tax year, taxpayer’s full name, email address and phone numbers.
- Enter the CAPTCHAimage.
- Click on proceed to payment.
- e-Ticket is automatically sent to your email 24hours after receipt of payment.
- Click on the indicated link to download and print your receipt.
- e-Receipt
When you pay your tax using FIRS platform, a link to download your receipt is sent automatically to your email 24 hours after receipt of the payment.
Click on the link to download and print your receipt
e-Receipt Verification
- Go to www.firs.gov.ng
- Click on e-Services.
- Click on e-Receipt to verify the authenticity of your receipt.
- Click on Verify e-Receipt and enter the e-Receipt number and your TIN.
- Or scan the QR bar on the top right hand corner of the e-Receipt with your QR reader which is a functionality that be downloaded free on the e-Receipt platform or on the app store for iOS (Apple products) and Play Store on Android phones.
- Now you can receive and verify your e-Payment receipts anytime and anywhere in the world through your email address.
- You can also confirm if your deducted Withholding Tax (WHT) or VAT payments has been remitted to government anytime and anywhere in the world.
- Your WHT deduction or VAT payment must be remitted once a month before the 22ndday of the month.
5. e-Filing
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has automated its tax administration processes through the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS)
To file online:
- Go to www.firs.gov.ng
- Click on e-Services.
- Click on e-Filing.
- Click on download e-Filing access form.
- Complete the form.
- Ensure that it is duly signed by the tax payer and/or authorised officer of the tax payer.
- Select your tax office, scan and email the completed form to your Tax Office.
- Check your email for your user ID and Password.
- Log into ITAS e-Filing portal with your ID and Password.
- Upload your return.
- Click Submit.
- Document Number will be provided automatically.
- Click on payment.
*Document Number is a remittance form number, which is used for raising assessment and payment of taxes on the ITAS platform. Document Number is unique to taxpayers, tax type, tax period and tax office*
e-FILING CAN BE USED TO FILE RETURNS FOR ALL TAXES
6. e-TCC
Taxpayers can now request for their TCC from the comfort of their home or office after fulfilling their civic obligation, with the introduction of FIRS e-TCC.
- Go to www.firs.gov.ng
- Click on e-Services.
- Click on e-TCC.
- Register on the FIRS e-Services platforms.
- Obtain your credentials through your email.
- Choose a username and password upon successful registration.
- Login and request for your e-TCC.
- An acknowledgment will be sent to your email that your TCC is being processed.
- A link to download your e-TCC will be automatically sent to your email on or before 7 days if you have no outstanding tax liabilities.
- For taxpayers who require practical help with TCC application/ processing (step-by-step guide with screenshots), please refer to our detailed ebook on ‘How to Get Tax Clearance Certificates in Nigeria’ – a step-by-step, self-help guide for all Nigeria taxpayers.
e-TCC Verification
- Go to www.firs.gov.ng
- Click on e-Services.
- Click on e-TCC to verify the authenticity of your TCC.
- Click on Verify e-TCC.
- Enter the e-TCC Number and your TIN or scan the QR bar on the top right hand corner of the e-TCC with your QR reader, which is a functionality that can be downloaded free on the e-TCC platform or on the app store for iOS (Apple products) and Play Store on Android phones.