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Tax & Revenue Advisory
We provide a comprehensive, full-service tax practice specifically designed for the post-NTAA 2025 landscape. In an environment where tax disputes, cross-border exposure, and strategic planning require specialist legal attention beyond mere compliance, we offer expert guidance to businesses, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
Who We Serve
- Businesses & Founders: Startups and established corporate entities.
- Executives & Professionals: Including those with expatriate tax requirements.
- Investors & High-Net-Worth Individuals: Seeking sophisticated tax structuring and wealth preservation strategies.
Our Core Practice Areas
- Corporate Tax Advisory: Expert entity structuring for tax efficiency, comprehensive transaction tax planning, and rigorous tax due diligence for M&A activity.
- Tax Compliance & Filings: Full management of CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and Capital Gains filings, alongside procurement and maintenance of Tax Clearance Certificates.
- Tax Dispute Resolution: Aggressive representation before the FIRS, state revenue services, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Federal High Court regarding audit defense, formal objections, and appeals.
- International Tax & Transfer Pricing: Strategic advice on double-taxation treaties, robust transfer pricing documentation, and BEPS-aligned structures for cross-border operations.
- Personal & Expatriate Tax Advisory: Tailored tax planning for individuals and specialized compliance support for expatriate workforces.
Understanding the Nigerian Tax Landscape
Navigating the Nigerian revenue system requires an understanding of the diverse obligations businesses and individuals face:
| Tax Type | Description |
| Company Income Tax (CIT) | Levied on the profits of registered companies. |
| Personal Income Tax (PIT) | Paid by individuals and employees on their earnings. |
| Value Added Tax (VAT) | A 7.5% consumption tax on goods and services. |
| Withholding Tax (WHT) | A prepayment of income tax deducted at the source. |
| Tertiary Education Tax (TET) | A 2.5% tax paid by companies for educational development. |
| Capital Gains Tax (CGT) | Charged on profits realized from the sale of assets |
| Stamp Duties | Applied to specific legal transactions and documents. |
| Customs & Excise Duties | Levied on imported and exported goods. |
| Local Government Levies | Sector-specific charges imposed at state and local levels. |
Speak with Starr Attorneys to develop practical tax solutions that protect your business, reduce risk, and support your financial and operational goals.