Nigeria Stamp Duty Calculator

Yes, for most case. Under NTA 2025 §124 and di Ninth Schedule, tenancy/lease agreement dey attract 0.78% ad valorem duty (e dey exempt if di annual value dey below ₦10,000,000.00), property conveyances, share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each get dia own ad valorem rate, and most other agreements dey carry flat ₦1,000.00 residual duty. Dem must stamp instruments within 30 days after execution under §126. Confirm whether to pay Nigeria Revenue Service or your State IRS — NTA 2025 and NTAA 2025 both preserve stamp-duty administration powers, and di split never dey fully resolved.

Nigeria stamp duty rate dem for 2026

Property conveyances dey carry higher 1.5% rate (e dey exempt at or below ₦10,000,000.00), share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each get dia own lower ad valorem rate, and electronic transfers of ₦10,000.00 or more dey carry fixed ₦50.00 duty.

Stamp duty rate dem by instrument type
Instrument typeRate
Tenancy/lease agreement (up to 7 years)0.78%
Property conveyance/sale1.5%
Share capital0.75%
Loan capital0.125%
Marketable securities/shares transfer0.225%
Electronic money transfer₦50.00 fixed
Other agreement/contract₦1,000.00 fixed

Frequently asked questions

I need pay stamp duty for tenancy agreement or business document?

Yes, for most case. Under NTA 2025 §124 and di Ninth Schedule, tenancy/lease agreement dey attract 0.78% ad valorem duty (e dey exempt if di annual value dey below ₦10,000,000.00), property conveyances, share capital, loan capital, and marketable-securities transfers each get dia own ad valorem rate, and most other agreements dey carry flat ₦1,000.00 residual duty. Dem must stamp instruments within 30 days after execution under §126. Confirm whether to pay Nigeria Revenue Service or your State IRS — NTA 2025 and NTAA 2025 both preserve stamp-duty administration powers, and di split never dey fully resolved.

TaxLane free? E dey store my data?

Yes, e free, no account dey needed. Di calculations dey run for your own phone or computer, dem no dey send am go any server.

Na official tax advice be dis?

No — na just guide, e no be tax advice.