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Tax (FIRS)
- FIRS VAT monthly return: how to file (2026)
How to file your FIRS VAT monthly return in 2026 — the 21st-of-the-month deadline, the late-filing penalty, nil returns, what you upload, and how to file without the portal grind.
- What is a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) in Nigeria?
A plain-English explainer of the Nigerian Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) — what it proves, who issues it (FIRS vs state), who needs one, and how it differs from a TIN.
- FIRS TCC cost and timeline (2026)
What a FIRS Tax Clearance Certificate really costs and how long it takes in 2026 — why there is no FIRS fee, where the real cost sits, and what controls the turnaround.
- How to renew your FIRS Tax Clearance Certificate
The TCC expires every 31 December. A practical guide to renewing your FIRS Tax Clearance Certificate — when to start, what to file first, and timelines.
- How to get a FIRS Tax Clearance Certificate online
A practical step-by-step guide to applying for the FIRS Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) online — what to file before you apply, how long it takes, and what to do if rejected.
Companies (CAC)
- What is an RC number in Nigeria?
A plain explainer of the Nigerian RC number — what it is, where to find it, the BN vs RC vs IT distinction, and how to verify a company by its RC number with the CAC.
- Cost of registering a company with the CAC (2026)
A 2026 breakdown of the cost to register a company in Nigeria — Ltd vs business name, the share-capital effect, stamp duty, and government vs service fees.
- How to track your government filing on Docufy
Where your filing sits in the pipeline, what each status means, when to expect movement, and how to verify the finished document — tracking your filing on Docufy.
- How much is CAC annual return in 2026?
A clear breakdown of CAC annual return costs in 2026 — by company type, by years overdue, with penalties and a worked example. Plus how to file without queuing.
Identity (NIMC)
- What is NIN modification? (Nigeria, 2026)
A plain explainer of NIN modification in Nigeria — what it is, how it differs from a slip reissue, the change types NIMC supports, and when you actually need one.
- How to check your NIN status online (2026)
The ways to check your NIN status in Nigeria — USSD, the NIMC app, and what to do if your NIN is "not found", not linked, or shows the wrong details.
- How to modify your NIN online: step-by-step
Change your name, date of birth, address, or fix a typo on your NIN. The exact NIMC route per change type, what evidence to bring, and how long it takes in 2026.
Court & legal
- Affidavit of loss cost in Nigeria (2026)
What an affidavit of loss actually costs in Nigeria in 2026 — court stamp duty by state, the hidden costs of doing it yourself, and the online alternative.
- Affidavit of loss in Nigeria: where, how, how much
A complete guide to the sworn affidavit of loss — what it is, where to swear it, what it costs in 2026, and how to get one online without going to court.
Compliance (PENCOM, NSITF, ITF)
- Tender compliance certificates checklist (Nigeria 2026)
Every compliance certificate a Nigerian public tender asks for — FIRS TCC, PenCom, NSITF, ITF, CAC — what each proves, the order to get them in, and timelines.
- ITF compliance certificate guide (2026)
What the ITF compliance certificate is, which employers must contribute to the Industrial Training Fund, the 1% payroll levy, and how to get the certificate for tenders.
- NSITF compliance certificate guide (2026)
What the NSITF compliance certificate is, how the Employee Compensation Scheme contribution works, the evidence you need, and how to get the certificate for tenders.
- PenCom compliance certificate for tenders (2026)
What the PenCom Pension Clearance Certificate is, why every public tender asks for it, the evidence you need to provide, and how long it takes to obtain in 2026.
Vehicle & licence (FRSC)
- Vehicle licence renewal cost in Nigeria (2026)
A 2026 cost breakdown for renewing Nigerian vehicle papers — vehicle licence, road worthiness, third-party insurance and stamp duty — by state and vehicle type.
- How to renew your driver's licence in Nigeria (2026)
Renew your FRSC driver's licence in 2026 — the exact steps, what to bring, the 3-year vs 5-year choice, capture booking, and how to get the temporary slip same-day.
- FRSC vehicle licence renewal: cost, timeline, documents
Everything to renew your Nigerian vehicle papers — vehicle licence, road worthiness, hackney permit, third-party insurance — without queuing or paying a tout.
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