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    2026 Deadlines

    Nigerian Tax Calendar 2026: All Deadlines

    Every Nigerian tax filing deadline for 2026. Filter by type, add to your calendar, and never miss a due date.

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    VAT Return (December)

    Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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    DateDeadlineTypeApplies ToPenaltyAction
    Jan 21
    VAT Return (December)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Jan 21
    WHT Remittance (December)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Jan 31
    PAYE Remittance (December)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Feb 21
    VAT Return (January)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Feb 21
    WHT Remittance (January)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Feb 28
    PAYE Remittance (January)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Mar 21
    VAT Return (February)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Mar 21
    WHT Remittance (February)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Mar 31
    PAYE Remittance (February)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Mar 31
    Personal Income Tax Filing
    PIT
    		All individuals with taxable income₦50,000 + 10% of tax due + interest
    Apr 21
    VAT Return (March)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Apr 21
    WHT Remittance (March)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Apr 30
    PAYE Remittance (March)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    May 21
    VAT Return (April)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    May 21
    WHT Remittance (April)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    May 31
    PAYE Remittance (April)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Jun 21
    VAT Return (May)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Jun 21
    WHT Remittance (May)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Jun 30
    PAYE Remittance (May)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Jun 30
    Company Income Tax Filing (Dec year-end)
    CIT
    		Companies with December year-end₦25,000 + 10% of tax due + interest
    Jul 21
    VAT Return (June)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Jul 21
    WHT Remittance (June)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Jul 31
    PAYE Remittance (June)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Aug 21
    VAT Return (July)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Aug 21
    WHT Remittance (July)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Aug 31
    PAYE Remittance (July)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Sep 21
    VAT Return (August)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Sep 21
    WHT Remittance (August)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Sep 30
    PAYE Remittance (August)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Oct 21
    VAT Return (September)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Oct 21
    WHT Remittance (September)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Oct 31
    PAYE Remittance (September)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Nov 21
    VAT Return (October)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Nov 21
    WHT Remittance (October)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Nov 30
    PAYE Remittance (October)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest
    Dec 21
    VAT Return (November)
    Monthly
    VAT
    		VAT-registered businesses₦10,000 + 5% of tax due
    Dec 21
    WHT Remittance (November)
    Monthly
    WHT
    		Businesses withholding tax10% + interest
    Dec 31
    PAYE Remittance (November)
    Monthly
    PAYE
    		Employers10% + interest

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When is the deadline for personal income tax in Nigeria?

    The deadline for personal income tax (PIT) filing in Nigeria is March 31st of each year. For the 2025 tax year, you must file by March 31, 2026.

    What happens if I miss a tax deadline in Nigeria?

    Missing tax deadlines in Nigeria results in penalties. For PIT, it's ₦50,000 plus 10% of tax due plus interest. For VAT, it's ₦10,000 plus 5% of tax due. For PAYE/WHT, it's 10% penalty plus interest on the amount due.

    How often must I file VAT returns?

    VAT returns must be filed monthly, by the 21st of the month following the transaction month. For example, January transactions must be reported by February 21st.

    When is company income tax due in Nigeria?

    Company Income Tax (CIT) returns are due 6 months after the company's financial year-end. For companies with a December year-end, the deadline is June 30th of the following year.

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