NRS sets deadline for large firms to adopt e-invoicing system
The Nigeria Revenue Service has directed all large taxpayers to fully implement the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System. The agency, led by Zacch Adedeji, warned that failure to comply could result in regulatory actions. The directive applies to companies with an annual gross turnover of N5bn and above. Over 1,000 companies have already complied with the requirements.
TLDR
- The Nigeria Revenue Service set a July 31 deadline for large taxpayers to adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System.
- The deadline follows an earlier notice issued on February 17, 2026, outlining the mandatory adoption for large taxpayers.
- Companies must complete onboarding, integration, testing, and begin invoice transmission to the NRS platform before the deadline.
- Non-compliant companies risk regulatory and enforcement actions as per relevant tax laws.
- More than 1,000 companies had complied with the e-invoicing requirements as of the first quarter of 2026.
