Nigeria Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Calculator

Yes. Under NTA §28(2)(a)(v)/§58, an individual's chargeable gain is aggregated into their total taxable income and taxed at the same progressive PAYE bands, not a separate flat rate. A company's chargeable gain (§27(1)/§56) is folded into total profits and taxed at the existing 0%/30% Companies Income Tax rate instead.

Nigeria Capital Gains Tax for 2026

Yes. Under NTA §28(2)(a)(v)/§58, an individual's chargeable gain is aggregated into their total taxable income and taxed at the same progressive PAYE bands, not a separate flat rate. A company's chargeable gain (§27(1)/§56) is folded into total profits and taxed at the existing 0%/30% Companies Income Tax rate instead. Whichever mechanism applies, the chargeable gain itself is always disposal proceeds less cost base (clamped to zero for a loss/break-even disposal) before either rate is applied.

CGT thresholds and rates
ThresholdValue
Share-disposal proceeds ceiling₦150,000,000.00
Share-disposal gain ceiling₦10,000,000.00
Small-company rate0%
Standard-company rate30%

Frequently asked questions

Do individuals and companies pay Capital Gains Tax differently?

Yes. Under NTA §28(2)(a)(v)/§58, an individual's chargeable gain is aggregated into their total taxable income and taxed at the same progressive PAYE bands, not a separate flat rate. A company's chargeable gain (§27(1)/§56) is folded into total profits and taxed at the existing 0%/30% Companies Income Tax rate instead.

Is my property or share sale exempt from Capital Gains Tax?

A dwelling-house used as your principal private residence is fully exempt under §51 (once per lifetime, no minimum-ownership period). Nigerian-company shares are exempt under §34(1)(a) if disposal proceeds are under ₦150,000,000 and the gain is ₦10,000,000 or less, or if the shares were fully reinvested in Nigerian-company shares within the same year, or transferred in a regulated securities-lending transaction.

Is TaxLane free, and does it store my data?

Yes, it's free with no account needed. Calculations run on your device and are never sent to a server.

Is this official tax advice?

No — for guidance only, not tax advice.