INTRODUCING e-SERVICES FROM THE FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE (FIRS)

Published On - June 2, 2017

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  1. 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. 

  1. For Dutiable Instruments:
  2. Log on to www.firs.gov.ng
  3. Click on the e-services
  4. Click on e-stamp duty
  5. Log in or sign up
  6. Obtain your credentials (username, password) through your email
  7. Choose a username and password upon successful registration
  8. Log in and select relevant stamp duty instrument
  9. Fill in the form and pay online through the integrated payment gateway
  10. 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.

  1. e-TaxPay
  2. log on to the internet banking platform of your bank
  3. Click on NIBSS e-BillsPay
  4. Click on the e-TaxPaytab or type Federal Inland Revenue Service in the search bar
  5. Input your Tax Identification Number (TIN)then verify and confirm your TIN details before selecting the type of tax you are paying
  6. Enter the amount, confirm all details and click: Continue to Pay
  7. e-Acknowledgement is automatically sent to your email
  8. Your FIRS official receipt is sent to your email 24hours after receipt of payment
  9. 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.