Tax Law

We are home to a team of highly effective, solution-oriented tax lawyers who offer competent service in the form of advisory and dispute resolution in the areas of Tax Law. We serve a broad range of clients including banks and financial institutions, technology corporations, corporates in the aviation sector, medical and pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing concerns, real estate developers and construction companies, local and international FMCGs, individuals, accounting firms, tax professionals, pension funds, partnerships, closely held businesses, religious congregations or entities as well as trusts and charities.

We focus on delivering superior tax planning advice and solutions most effectively and efficiently in commercial transactions and in tax disputes for existing companies and start-up companies.  Where applicable, we process tax remissions or exemptions for clients including stamp duty exemptions, capital gains exemptions on transfer of property, income tax exemptions for charitable trust and foundations.

In commercial and corporate transactions, we advise clients on the most tax-efficient models to achieve their commercial objectives. Besides, we advise on tax implications in relation to Mergers & Acquisition, spins off, business/asset transfer transactions, demergers, banking and finance transactions, corporate restructuring, estate planning, and family settlements as well as charities and trusts.

We also advise, support and guide new companies in ensuring that they satisfy and comply with all tax requirements that apply to their businesses. We develop formidable tax strategies and templates for their business operations in Nigeria. If the company seeks to generate some of its working capital from foreign or foreign countries, we will advise and provide them with support on matters relating to the issuance of a certificate of capital importation as may be necessary.

We also have expertise on various forms of taxation including company income tax, personal income tax, customs duties, excise tax, stamp duty, real estate tax, transfer pricing, transfer tax, and Value Added Tax.

When necessary, we interface with tax regulatory authorities and other relevant agencies of government on behalf of our clients.

We also represent clients at the Tax Appeal Tribunal, Federal High Court, and appellate courts when they require legal representation in resolving tax disputes.

Specifically, we advise on tax obligations for clients engaging with various tax authorities. So far, one of our tax lawyers has advised:

Also, he has Represented a leading security company in Nigeria at the Court of Appeal against Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LSIRS) on the question of whether LSIRS acted arbitrarily and reasonably exercised its best judgment by basing parameters used on the assessment of another related security company.

Key Contacts

Theokalus Asotie

Managing Partner

+234 809 119 1302
Theokalus.asotie@abeandasotie.com

Aderonke Lawal

Associate

+234 814 392 6554
aderonke.lawal@abeandasotie.com

Barnabas Madoghwe

Associate

+234 816 407 1866
barnabas.madoghwe@abeandasotie.com

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