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Labor Laws in Nigeria

  • Annual Leave: 12 days
  • Maternity Leave: 12 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 11
  • Workweek: 40-48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Nigeria

Nigeria has a progressive income tax with rates from 7% to 24%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria

The standard VAT rate is 7.5%.

Social Security in Nigeria

  • Pension Contributions: Employers contribute 10% and employees contribute 8% of their monthly salary to the Pension Contribution Scheme.
  • National Housing Fund: Employees contribute 2.5% of their monthly basic salary to the NHF, while there is no employer contribution.
  • Industrial Training Fund: Employers are required to contribute 1% of their total payroll costs, but this is voluntary for employees in the private sector.
  • Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund: Employers contribute 1% of the total salary to this fund.
  • Employees Compensation Fund: Employers contribute 1% of the total monthly payroll to provide compensation for work-related injuries or disabilities.

Work Visas in Nigeria

Here are the main work visas available in Nigeria:

Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

  • Issued to experts invited by corporate bodies for specialized skilled services
  • Valid for up to 90 days, multiple entry
  • Not renewable

Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

  • For expatriates employed by individuals, corporate bodies, or governments to take up employment in Nigeria.
  • Requires:
    • Valid passport with minimum 6 months validity
    • Letter of employment
    • Return ticket
    • Evidence of sufficient funds
    • Hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
    • CV/resume

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