Tax Advisory Services

Funmi Roberts & Co is a full-service commercial law firm with a specialized tax practice, offering comprehensive legal, regulatory, and tax advisory services. Our Tax Advisory Team combines deep legal expertise with industry knowledge to deliver practical and actionable tax strategies, ensuring full compliance with all applicable tax laws in Nigeria.

 

Our Tax Advisory Services

 Tax Compliance & Filing

  • Advisory on corporate tax obligations, including Companies Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), and others.
  • Review and assessment of tax positions and computations to ensure accuracy and risk mitigation.
  • Preparation and/or review of statutory tax filings with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and relevant State Internal Revenue Services
  • Advisory on deadlines and regulatory expectations to avoid penalties.

Tax Planning & Structuring

  • Strategic structuring of business operations and transactions to ensure tax efficiency.
  • Advisory on the tax implications of corporate actions such as mergers, acquisitions, investments.
  • Tax due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring.
  • Cross-border tax advisory, including transfer pricing and double taxation treaties.
  • Advisory for high-net-worth individuals and expatriates

Tax Audit & Investigation Support

  • Legal representation and support during tax audits and investigations by tax authorities.
  • Critical review of audit reports, tax assessments, and demand notices.
  • Filing and prosecution of tax objections and appeals before the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) and other relevant forums.

Regulatory & Legislative Updates

  • Regular updates on changes to tax laws, regulations, circulars, and policies particularly the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025 (the “Act”).
  • Legal and regulatory analysis of the Act, with tailored compliance recommendations.
  • Evaluation of the Act’s impact on your business operations and guidance on aligning existing practices with new statutory requirements
  • Advisory on industry-specific tax issues and regulatory requirements
  • Risk assessment and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to tax laws.

Capacity Building & Training

  • Training and capacity-building workshops for your internal tax, legal, and finance teams on relevant developments in tax law.
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