On Tiktok And X Tax Non-compliance In Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA has raised concerns over the failure of social media giants X formerly Twitter and TikTok to meet Nigerias tax filing requirements.

According to a recent report obtained by PRNigeria titled Analysis of Compliance with Laws and Misinformation Management by Social Media Platforms in Nigeria, both platforms have failed to fulfill obligations outlined in the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries CoP for ICSP/II. Specifically, Parts III, Sections 31, and Part II, Section 10 of the framework mandate that platforms operating within Nigerias digital ecosystem file taxes on timea requirement that TikTok and X have not adhered to.

This oversight contrasts with the compliance demonstrated by other global tech giants, such as Google, LinkedIn, and Meta, which have met their regulatory obligations in Nigeria. These companies not only filed their tax returns but also complied with other local laws, reinforcing the expectation that all digital platforms, regardless of their country of origin, respect the fiscal and legal frameworks of the countries they operate in.