20% of 5000 large taxpayers onboarded in e-invoicing platform – FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has achieved the onboarding of 20 per cent of large taxpayers into the electronic invoicing platform (e-invoicing). The 20 per cent represents 1000 companies out of over 5000 companies targeted for onboarding ahead of the November 1, 2025 deadline. Also, to fast-track the onboarding process, the service yesterday unveiled […]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has achieved the onboarding of 20 per cent of large taxpayers into the electronic invoicing platform (e-invoicing).

The 20 per cent represents 1000 companies out of over 5000 companies targeted for onboarding ahead of the November 1, 2025 deadline.

Also, to fast-track the onboarding process, the service yesterday unveiled 16 tech companies as service providers to assist taxpayers in onboarding on its e-invoicing platform ahead of the November 1, 2025, deadline.

This emerged yesterday during the opening of a two-day Post Go-Live E-Invoice Workshop targeted at technical integration teams of Large Taxpayers, accredited Service Providers and Tax Consultants involved in the onboarding, integration, and invoice transmission process.

 The FIRS E-invoicing is a Merchant Buyer Solution which provides a digital representation of transactions between suppliers and buyers, effectively replacing traditional paper or electronic documents such as invoices, credit notes, and debit notes.

The e-invoicing system is designed for various transaction types, including Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), and Business-to-Government (B2G).

Chief of Staff to FIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Tayo Koleosho said over 1,000 companies have been onboarded since the e-invoicing platform went live on August 1, 2025.

He, however, noted that this represents only 20% of the target taxpayers, as over 5,000 companies are expected to be onboarded before the deadline.

Koleosho, who was represented by the Director of Change Management at FIRS, Emmanuel Eze, said three tech companies, MTN, IHS, and Huawei, have become the first three companies to go live on the platform.

He added that despite the achievement, the FIRS recognized that onboarding would not be easy for many companies; hence, it recently extended the deadline for onboarding by three months.

 “We recognize that the onboarding journey is still ongoing. This is why the FIRS, in the spirit of encouraging voluntary compliance, has approved a three-month extension to the onboarding and transmission deadline, now set for 1 November 2025.

“This extension is not an opportunity to delay; rather, it is a chance for all stakeholders to complete integration, test transmissions, and resolve system readiness issues well ahead of enforcement,” Koleosho said.

He explained that the workshop was designed to provide practical guidance on taxpayer enablement, integration processes, and real-time invoice transmission.

The Acting Director of Tax automation at FIRS, Mike Adoga who unveiled the 16 tech companies disclosed that they were certified by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as having the technical capacity to deliver the required services.

While noting that more companies will be listed as soon as they meet the requirements, Adoga said the 16 companies certified as either System Integrator or Access Point Provider include: Pasca Technology Limited, Hoptool Technology Limited, Etranzact International Plc, Telepac Africa Nigeria Limited, Cryptware System Limited, Namiri Technology Nigeria Limited, and Ace of Spedes Consult Nigeria Limited.

 Adoga said the companies have been able to meet all conditions, which include demonstrating nationwide service capacity, security, neutrality, and cross-sector performance.

He, however, noted that taxpayers are free to use the service of any of the companies and are free to switch if they are not getting the best services, adding that the FIRS would not recommend any.

“If any of them is not compliant for whatsoever reason, you have the choice to change, and then let us know as FIRS. If you sense any breach or any problems in dealing with anyone, please reach out to the FIRS team,” he said.