Regulatory updates - Nigeria
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Nigeria postpones the e-invoicing deadline for large taxpayers
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has published an announcement extending the e-invoice compliance deadline for large taxpayers to November 1, 2025.
Nigeria introduces mandatory e-invoicing for large taxpayers from August 2025
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has recently published an official notice introducing mandatory e-invoicing via the Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), under the Merchant-Buyer model, for large taxpayers, effective August 1, 2025.
Nigeria launches e-invoicing platform
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) launched the e-invoicing platform, the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS). The launch constitutes vital infrastructure, as it enables taxpayers to issue compliant e-invoices, bringing the country one step closer to realizing the upcoming countrywide mandate.
Nigeria prepares for e-invoicing pilot
As part of the country’s digital transformation, the Nigerian Federal Inland and Revenue Service (FIRS) has proposed implementing electronic invoicing in various transaction types. At this initial stage, a pilot is expected to be launched for the largest taxpayers in the second half of 2025.
Nigeria mandates e-invoicing for imports and exports
On 1 February 2022, The Nigerian government has announced that submitting e-invoices for imports and exports will be mandatory. Suppliers and buyers are required to submit e-invoices to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) dedicated portal for e-invoice validation.
Country specifications
E-Invoicing/CTC Model:
B2B & B2G: Pre-clearance
B2C: Real-time reporting
Mandatory Infrastructure:
MBS Portal
Mandatory Format:
JSON, XML, Peppol BIS
Mandatory for Issuing:
Phased rollout:
1 November 2025: Large taxpayers
TBA: Other taxpayers
Mandatory for Receiving:
No explicit requirements
Share validated e-Invoice or visual representation
eSignature:
Mandatory FIRS Cryptographic Stamp Identifier
Archiving Period:
6 years
Archiving Abroad:
Allowed under conditions

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