Presumptive Tax Calculator Nigeria

Yes. Under NTA §29 and the Presumptive Tax Regulations 2026, turnover below ₦12,000,000.00 owes no presumptive tax; turnover at or above that floor is taxed by default at 1% of turnover, though you may opt out of the presumptive regime and file under full self-assessment instead.

How Nigeria presumptive tax works

There's no ceiling above that floor — turnover of any size is taxed at the same flat rate, with no confirmed upper limit.

Presumptive tax, VAT, and CIT are separate

Presumptive tax doesn't imply VAT exemption or liability either way — check the VAT calculator separately if you're VAT-registered or need to be. If your business is registered as a company rather than run as a sole proprietorship or informal business, see the CIT calculator instead for company-specific eligibility — small companies (turnover up to ₦50,000,000.00 under NTA §202) pay 0% CIT, which you can compare against your presumptive tax figure using the panel above.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my turnover is below ₦12,000,000.00?

No presumptive tax is owed — the floor only applies at or above that figure.

Can I opt out of presumptive tax?

Yes — turnover at or above the floor is taxed by default, but you may opt out and file under full self-assessment instead.

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.