🧾 Tax Terms

CIT

(Company Income Tax)

What is CIT?

Company Income Tax (CIT) is the tax Nigerian companies pay on their profits. Nigeria uses a three-tier system: 0% for small companies (turnover <₦25M), 20% for medium (₦25M-₦100M), and 30% for large (>₦100M).

CIT is calculated on taxable profit (revenue minus allowable expenses), but the rate depends on gross turnover.

CIT in Nigeria

The three-tier system was introduced to support small businesses. Small companies with turnover below ₦25M pay 0% CIT — a significant incentive. Large companies also pay 2.5% Tertiary Education Tax.

Example

A company with ₦45M turnover and ₦15M taxable profit pays 20% CIT = ₦3,000,000.

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