In today’s complex and rapidly changing tax landscape, maintaining compliance while optimizing your tax strategy is not only essential but also a key competitive advantage. Shekinah offers proactive, commercially savvy, and technically expert tax advisory services customized to meet the specific needs of individuals, startups, SMEs, and corporations.
We recognize the critical importance of aligning tax compliance with your business operations and financial goals. Our expert team provides practical, current guidance on the complexities of Nigeria’s tax system, including Federal, State, and Local Government taxes, ensuring clients fully comply with key legislation such as the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act), Personal Income Tax Act (PITA), Petroleum Profits Tax Act (PPTA), Capital Gains Tax Act (CGTA), and Stamp Duties Act.
Shekinah provides expert guidance in structuring transactions and designing tax-efficient business models. We work closely with tax authorities on assessments, audits, and disputes, delivering innovative solutions that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable growth.
Our Service Offerings:
1. Tax Advisory & Planning
- Strategic tax structuring for businesses and transactions
- Guidance on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
- Advisory on cross-border and expatriate tax matters
- Start-up tax support and business incorporation tax mapping
2. Regulatory Compliance & Filing Support
- Preparation and review of tax returns
- Advisory on monthly/annual remittances (VAT, PAYE, WHT, CIT, etc.)
- Due diligence on existing tax liabilities and exposures
- Obtaining Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and tax clearance certificates (TCCs)
3. Transactional Tax Support
- Stamp duty analysis and remittance
- VAT applicability in commercial transactions
- Capital gains tax planning and reporting
- Advisory on tax clauses in contracts and service agreements
4. Tax Dispute Resolution & Representation
- Negotiation and resolution of tax assessments and audits
- Representation before the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), State Internal Revenue Services (SIRS), and Tax Appeal Tribunals
- Legal support in tax-related investigations and enforcement actions
5. Payroll & Employment Tax Advisory
- PAYE compliance advisory and implementation
- Pension and social security deductions (NSITF, ITF, NHF)
- Structuring employee benefits in tax-efficient ways
6. Industry-Specific Tax Advisory
- Tax advisory for oil & gas, fintech, real estate, and non-profit organizations
- Sector-based incentives and exemptions (e.g., pioneer status, NGO exemptions)
- Transfer pricing documentation and advisory
Partnering with Shekinah LP empowers clients to effectively manage tax risks, navigate audits, and make informed decisions that advance their financial and operational objectives. With our deep expertise in Nigeria’s tax laws and regulatory environment, we provide insightful, practical, and compliant tax advice tailored to your business needs.