BizBooks Insights
Money, tax and payroll for Nigerian companies, explained plainly.
Practical guides updated for the 2026 tax rules, written for owners and finance leads who'd rather run the business than decode tax law.
Running a company
Tools, terms and decisions every Nigerian company owner faces.
- 3 min
Business name vs limited company in Nigeria: tax and liability differences
Comparing a business name (BN) and a private limited company (Ltd) in Nigeria: personal liability, how each is taxed under the 2026 rules, the small company exemption, compliance, credibility with clients, and when to convert.
- 2 min
CAC annual returns: deadlines, penalties and how to file (2026)
When Nigerian companies and business names must file CAC annual returns under CAMA 2020, the 18-month grace period for new companies, late filing penalties, director liability and how to file online.
- 4 min
How to move your books from Wave or Zoho Books (without losing history)
Which reports to export from Wave and Zoho Books, what each one contains, and how to bring clients, invoices, services, payments and retainers into a new accounting tool without losing anything important.
- 3 min
Outsourced bookkeeping in Nigeria: what it covers, what it costs and when it's worth it
When a Nigerian company should outsource bookkeeping, tax filing and payroll, what a good provider does each month, how pricing works, questions to ask, and how it compares with hiring in-house.
- 4 min
Wave stopped sending invoices in Nigeria: what it means and your options
Wave no longer sends invoices or reminders for businesses outside the US and Canada. What still works for Nigerian users, what doesn't, and how to choose between your options.
- 4 min
Glossary: business finance and tax terms for Nigerian companies
Plain-English definitions of the accounting, tax and payroll terms Nigerian company owners meet: accrual, aged receivables, CIT, development levy, input VAT, MBS, NRS, PAYE, PFA, RSA, TIN, WHT and more.