Tax Law & Advisory

Tax Law & Advisory

Precision-Driven Tax Strategy for Individuals and Businesses

In an ever-evolving tax landscape, sound tax strategy is essential not only for compliance but also for business success. At Acacia Law Firm, our Tax Law & Advisory practice offers expert guidance to help individuals, businesses, and multinational entities navigate Nigeria’s tax framework while maximizing tax efficiency and minimizing risk.

We provide personalized, forward-thinking solutions across all areas of taxation—local and international—ensuring that our clients stay fully compliant, well-informed, and financially optimized.

🔹 Our Services

1. Tax Planning & Structuring

We work closely with clients to develop tax-efficient business and personal financial structures, including:

  • Strategic tax planning for startups and corporations

  • Tax optimization in M&A, restructuring, and investment transactions

  • Real estate and asset-holding structures

  • Succession and estate tax planning

2. Corporate & Personal Income Tax Compliance

We provide end-to-end support in meeting tax obligations, including:

  • Corporate income tax filings and payments

  • Personal income tax returns and assessments

  • PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) compliance and advisory

  • Sector-specific tax requirements and exemptions

3. Indirect Taxes: VAT, WHT, CGT, etc.

Our team advises on:

  • Value Added Tax (VAT) registration, filing, and input/output management

  • Withholding Tax (WHT) deductions and remittances

  • Capital Gains Tax (CGT) computation and exemptions

  • Stamp duties and excise tax implications

4. International Tax & Double Taxation Treaties

We support cross-border transactions and global businesses with:

  • Application of double tax treaties (DTTs)

  • Tax residency and permanent establishment advisory

  • Offshore structuring and compliance

  • Tax-efficient repatriation of profits

5. Tax Audits & Investigations

Facing a tax audit or inquiry can be daunting. We assist with:

  • Pre-audit risk assessments

  • Representation during FIRS or state tax authority audits

  • Responding to audit queries and information requests

  • Settlement and penalty negotiation

6. Tax Dispute Resolution & Litigation

When tax disputes arise, we act swiftly and decisively through:

  • Tax appeals before the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT)

  • Judicial reviews and litigation in superior courts

  • Settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution

  • Defense against tax assessments and penalties

7. Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Taxation

We help multinationals and related-party entities ensure compliance with:

  • Transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking

  • Intercompany pricing reviews

  • TP audit defense and compliance filings

  • Country-by-country (CbC) reporting advisory

8. Tax Amnesty & Voluntary Disclosure

We support clients in resolving historical tax exposures by:

  • Navigating tax amnesty programs

  • Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS)

  • Negotiating reduced liabilities and penalty waivers

  • Rectifying non-compliance without triggering sanctions

🔹 Why Clients Rely on Acacia for Tax Advice

✅ Experienced Tax Professionals – Skilled lawyers with deep knowledge of tax law and policy
✅ Regulatory Know-how – Insight into FIRS, state tax agencies, and international tax authorities
✅ Customized Strategies – No one-size-fits-all—we design tax solutions based on your specific goals
✅ Dispute-Ready – Proactive defense against tax audits, inquiries, and litigation
✅ International Reach – Supporting clients across borders with multi-jurisdictional expertise

💼 Tax Law is Complex. We Make It Clear—and Advantageous.

From individual taxpayers to multinational enterprises, Acacia Law Firm delivers clear, compliant, and commercially sound tax strategies that protect assets, reduce liability, and support long-term growth.

📩 Let’s talk tax. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with our Tax Law & Advisory team.