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Nigeria: New Tax Act - Fresh Airfare Hike Looms Over Levies On Aircraft, Tickets, Others
The Federal Government will enforce VAT on airline tickets and aircraft parts from 2026, reversing prior exemptions despite treaty conflicts flagged by the International Air Transport Association.
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Nigeria: New Tax Act - Fresh Airfare Hike Looms Over Levies On Aircraft, Tickets, Others
Airfares in Nigeria are set to rise further from January 1, 2026, when the new Tax Act, which imposes import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on aircraft, aircraft parts and airline tickets, becomes operational.
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FIRS Official: No going back on VAT for air tickets
The Federal Government has stated that there is no going back on the full implementation of the new Tax Reform Act, which will be effective from January 1, 2026. This is just as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) faulted the Federal Government for contravening several international treaties it signed with other countries, including the December 2024 Supplementary Act of ECOWAS, which forbids member countries from paying taxes on …
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