Nigeria Stamp Duty Calculator

Yes, in most cases. Under NTA 2025 §124 and the Ninth Schedule, a tenancy/lease agreement attracts 0.7799999999999999% ad valorem duty (exempt if the annual value is under ₦10,000,000.00), property conveyances, share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each carry their own ad valorem rate, and most other agreements carry a flat ₦1,000.00 residual duty. Instruments must be stamped within 30 days of execution under §126. Confirm whether to pay the Nigeria Revenue Service or your State IRS — NTA 2025 and NTAA 2025 both preserve stamp-duty administration powers, and the split isn't fully resolved.

Nigeria stamp duty rates for 2026

Yes, in most cases. Under NTA 2025 §124 and the Ninth Schedule, a tenancy/lease agreement attracts 0.7799999999999999% ad valorem duty (exempt if the annual value is under ₦10,000,000.00), property conveyances, share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each carry their own ad valorem rate, and most other agreements carry a flat ₦1,000.00 residual duty. Instruments must be stamped within 30 days of execution under §126. Confirm whether to pay the Nigeria Revenue Service or your State IRS — NTA 2025 and NTAA 2025 both preserve stamp-duty administration powers, and the split isn't fully resolved. Property conveyances carry a higher 1.5% rate (exempt at or below ₦10,000,000.00), share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each carry their own lower ad valorem rate, and electronic transfers of ₦10,000.00 or more carry a fixed ₦50.00 duty.

Stamp duty rates by instrument type
Instrument typeRate
Tenancy/lease agreement (up to 7 years)0.7799999999999999%
Property conveyance/sale1.5%
Share capital0.75%
Loan capital0.125%
Marketable securities/shares transfer0.22499999999999998%
Electronic money transfer₦50.00 fixed
Other agreement/contract₦1,000.00 fixed

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay stamp duty on a tenancy agreement or business document?

Yes, in most cases. Under NTA 2025 §124 and the Ninth Schedule, a tenancy/lease agreement attracts 0.7799999999999999% ad valorem duty (exempt if the annual value is under ₦10,000,000.00), property conveyances, share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each carry their own ad valorem rate, and most other agreements carry a flat ₦1,000.00 residual duty. Instruments must be stamped within 30 days of execution under §126. Confirm whether to pay the Nigeria Revenue Service or your State IRS — NTA 2025 and NTAA 2025 both preserve stamp-duty administration powers, and the split isn't fully resolved.

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Is this official tax advice?

No — for guidance only, not tax advice.