Harmful Tax Practices – 2018 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings

Nigeria

Nigeria has met all aspects of the terms of reference (OECD, 2017[3]) (ToR) for the calendar year 2018 (year in review).

In the prior year report, Nigeria did not receive any recommendations.

Nigeria does not issue any type of ruling within the scope of the transparency framework. Nigeria issues rulings on the tax consequences of a transaction which are binding for the tax authorities. However, the rulings issued by Nigeria do not relate to any of the categories of rulings in the scope of the Action 5 Report (OECD, 2015[5]). In the event that Nigeria puts in place the administrative process to issue rulings within the scope of the transparency framework, Nigeria notes that it would implement the transparency framework obligations.

As no exchanges were required to take place, no peer input was received in respect of the exchanges of information on rulings received from Nigeria.

Introduction

This peer review covers Nigeria’s implementation of the BEPS Action 5 transparency framework for the year 2018. The report has four parts, each relating to a key part of the ToR. Each part is discussed in turn. A summary of recommendations is included at the end of this report.

A. The information gathering process

As no rulings are issued, this section is not assessed.

B. The exchange of information

As no rulings are issued, this section is not assessed.

C. Statistics (ToR IV)

As no rulings are issued, no statistics can be reported.

D. Matters related to intellectual property regimes (ToR I.4.1.3)

Nigeria does not offer an intellectual property regime for which transparency requirements under the Action 5 Report (OECD, 2015[5]) were imposed.

Summary of recommendations on implementation of the transparency framework

Aspect of implementation of the transparency framework that should be improved	Recommendation for improvement
	No recommendations are made.