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SCUML REGISTRATION FOR BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

  SCUML REGISTRATION: DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED IT? You have registered your business with CAC. You have your Tax ID. But there is another important question: Does your business require SCUML registration? SCUML means Special Control Unit against Money Laundering . It is concerned with the registration, monitoring and AML/CFT compliance of relevant Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in Nigeria. Some of the businesses/professions covered by the current framework include: 🏠 Real estate businesses 💎 Dealers in precious stones and metals 🚗 Automobile dealers 🏨 Hotels ⚖️ Legal practitioners and related professionals 📊 Accountants and accounting firms 💼 Consultants and consulting companies 🏗️ Construction companies 💍 Jewellery businesses 🛒 Certain dealers in high-value goods ✈️ Travel agencies and other listed sectors The exact applicability depends on the nature and activities of the business. 💡 WHY SHOULD AN ENTREPRENEUR CARE? If ...

What About Your Tax Identity In Compsny Registration In Nigeria

  CAC Registration Is Done. What About Your Tax Identity? One of the questions I encourage entrepreneurs to ask after registering their business is: "What do I need to do about my tax obligations?" Many entrepreneurs focus heavily on obtaining their CAC certificate and overlook the importance of understanding their tax identity and ongoing tax compliance. Under Nigeria's current tax administration framework, a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) is used to identify taxable persons for tax administration, compliance and enforcement. For businesses, the Tax ID is linked to CAC registration records. This means entrepreneurs should pay attention to: 1. Tax identification Make sure your business has the appropriate tax identity. 2. Accurate business information Your CAC and tax records should contain consistent and accurate information. 3. Understanding applicable taxes Don't assume that every business has exactly the same tax obligations. 4. Tax filing and com...

TIN REGISTRATION: WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND TAX ID

  DANISJOGA BUSINESS SUCCESS SERIES — CHAPTER 12 TIN REGISTRATION: WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND TAX ID You have registered your business with CAC. Congratulations! 🎉 But business registration is not the end of your compliance journey. The next important area every entrepreneur should understand is tax registration and Tax Identification . In Nigeria's current tax administration system, a Tax ID is used to identify taxpayers for tax administration, compliance and enforcement. For businesses, the Tax ID is linked to their CAC registration records. So, what should an entrepreneur understand? 1️⃣ Your business needs a tax identity A properly registered business should understand its tax obligations and ensure its tax records are properly established. 2️⃣ Don't assume CAC registration means your tax obligations are finished CAC registration and tax administration are related but are not the same thing. Your business may have additional tax registration, filing...