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U.S. Taxes World Cup Players: Would Nigeria Do The Same?
For the better part of June and July 2026, the FIFA World Cup had the world enthralled with nerve-racking matches, record-breaking performances and celebrations that stretched far beyond the stadiums. But while fans counted goals, another spectator was keeping a different score – the taxman. The tournament ended weeks ago, but for the players, the story did not end on the pitch. In its wake, athletes were faced with taxation tied to the sporting activities they performed in host countries, and for those who played on American soil, this meant up to 37% of their earnings, in some cases, going to the taxman.
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Nigeria’s Deep Offshore Oil And Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order 2026: What It Means For Investment And Project Development
Nigeria has introduced a new Tax Remission Order for 2026 targeting deep offshore oil and gas projects, establishing a framework of fiscal incentives designed to stimulate investment in the sector. This regulatory development carries significant implications for both domestic and international investors evaluating opportunities in Nigeria's offshore energy landscape.
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Advocaat Law Practice
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NRS’ Guidelines On The Taxation Of Virtual Assets: Key Highlights, Implications And Compliance Obligations For Market Participants
Nigeria's Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines establishing the country's first administrative framework for taxing virtual assets and cryptocurrency transactions. The new rules classify digital assets into six categories and outline detailed compliance obligations for individuals, companies, and Virtual Asset Service Providers operating in Nigeria's digital economy.
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U.S. Taxes World Cup Players: Would Nigeria Do The Same?
For the better part of June and July 2026, the FIFA World Cup had the world enthralled with nerve-racking matches, record-breaking performances and celebrations that stretched far beyond the stadiums. But while fans counted goals, another spectator was keeping a different score – the taxman. The tournament ended weeks ago, but for the players, the story did not end on the pitch. In its wake, athletes were faced with taxation tied to the sporting activities they performed in host countries, and for those who played on American soil, this meant up to 37% of their earnings, in some cases, going to the taxman.
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Withholding Tax

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U.S. Taxes World Cup Players: Would Nigeria Do The Same?
For the better part of June and July 2026, the FIFA World Cup had the world enthralled with nerve-racking matches, record-breaking performances and celebrations that stretched far beyond the stadiums. But while fans counted goals, another spectator was keeping a different score – the taxman. The tournament ended weeks ago, but for the players, the story did not end on the pitch. In its wake, athletes were faced with taxation tied to the sporting activities they performed in host countries, and for those who played on American soil, this meant up to 37% of their earnings, in some cases, going to the taxman.
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AELEX
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Tax Reforms: Understanding The Guidelines On The Taxation Of Virtual Assets
Nigeria's Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines establishing a uniform framework for taxing virtual assets and cryptocurrency transactions. The new rules adopt a substance-over-form approach, focusing on the economic nature of digital asset transactions rather than their technical labels. These guidelines clarify tax treatment, compliance obligations, and administrative procedures for all persons engaged in virtual asset activities under Nigerian law.
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WTS Blackwoodstone
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TEMPLARS Transcripts: Tax Digest | July 2026
Nigeria's new tax regime transitions from legislative reform to practical implementation, with the Nigeria Revenue Service rolling out electronic invoicing requirements for large taxpayers and a comprehensive Tax Identification framework. The International Monetary Fund has weighed in with recommendations for further revenue mobilisation, while the Tax Appeal Tribunal has set important precedents on the proper methodology for Best of Judgment assessments.
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Tax Reform: Key Provisions Of The Nigerian Presumptive Tax Regulations 2026
Nigeria's new Presumptive Tax Regulations establish a simplified tax framework for informal sector businesses and individuals whose income cannot be accurately determined through standard assessment methods. The regulations introduce a 1% turnover-based tax system with specific exemptions for nano businesses, while also implementing a 2% capital gains tax on asset disposals.
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An Overview Of The Tax Treatment Of Collective Investment Schemes Under The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 And The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025
Nigeria's tax landscape has transformed with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, introducing a comprehensive framework for collective investment schemes. These reforms consolidate previously fragmented tax provisions, exempt dividends from authorised CISs, and create greater certainty for fund managers, trustees, and investors in Nigeria's capital markets.
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Advance Pricing Agreements And Transfer Pricing Audits In Nigeria: A Cost-Benefit Analysis For Taxpayers
In recent years, transfer pricing (TP) has emerged as a significant concern for multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in Nigeria. With the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) (formerly Federal Inland Revenue Service) intensifying efforts to generate revenue through taxation, taxpayers face heightened scrutiny, prolonged audits, and increasing risk of double taxation.
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KPMG Nigeria
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Intra-group Financing In Nigeria: Pertinent Points To Note
Intra-group financing arrangement, particularly interest-bearing loan arrangements, have long been one of the foremost tax planning strategies adopted by multinational enterprises to shift profits from one jurisdiction to another. As a result, tax authorities globally tend to scrutinize these arrangements under transfer pricing rules to ensure that the terms of these transactions are at arm’s length.
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KPMG Nigeria
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