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DigiTax Expands to Nigeria as FIRS Approves E-Invoicing Integration

Martha Odutola3 months Ago2 Mins read71

Written by Martha Odutola

In a significant milestone for digital tax innovation in Africa, DigiTax, a Kenyan e-invoicing startup, has officially been approved by Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as both an Access Point Provider and System Integrator. This approval grants DigiTax the authority to connect businesses in Nigeria to the government’s e-invoicing platform, a key component of the country’s push toward stricter tax compliance and transparency, particularly among large enterprises.

Nigeria’s Digital Tax Drive Gains Steam

As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria is intensifying efforts to modernize its tax infrastructure. The adoption of e-invoicing is central to this transformation, especially in sectors prone to tax leakage. By leveraging real-time invoicing data, FIRS aims to:

Improve transparency in business transactions

Reduce tax evasion

Ensure more accurate VAT collection

Increase overall revenue efficiency

DigiTax’s entry into this landscape comes at a critical time. The company’s platform simplifies compliance with e-invoicing requirements, enabling companies to automatically report invoices to tax authorities with minimal manual input.

A Strategic Move: From East to West Africa

DigiTax’s Nigerian approval follows earlier regulatory greenlights in Kenya and Zambia, where the company already supports businesses in adapting to evolving tax mandates. With its Nigerian launch, DigiTax not only enters West Africa but also reinforces its ambition to become a pan-African tax compliance partner.

“Our expansion into Nigeria is more than a market move, it’s a commitment to helping African businesses thrive under new digital tax regimes,” says Spokesperson.

As African governments tighten their oversight and enforce real-time tax reporting, a growing number of multinationals and SMEs will need platforms that can seamlessly integrate with national systems, exactly what DigiTax provides.

What This Means for Nigerian Businesses

With this approval, Nigerian companies, particularly large taxpayers, can now:

Connect to FIRS’ e-invoicing infrastructure using DigiTax’s platform

Automate tax reporting and invoice submission

Ensure full compliance with new digital VAT requirements

Avoid penalties and audit risks from delayed or inaccurate filings

DigiTax’s API-driven integration and user-friendly dashboard are designed to make tax compliance less of a burden and more of a strategic advantage.

The Future of Tax is Digital and Borderless

As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, regulatory harmonization is becoming more common across the continent. DigiTax’s multi-country footprint positions it to offer cross-border tax intelligence, enabling regional businesses to remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions.

Its growing presence could pave the way for continental e-invoicing standards, fostering greater transparency, inter-government collaboration, and a more competitive African business ecosystem.

For Nigerian companies preparing for this new era of real-time tax enforcement, the message is clear: compliance can be smart, seamless, and digital, with the right partner.