March 2019 started on a slow pace till the middle of the month. Here are four (4) major events that shaped the Nigeria tax space in March 2019. Federal Government plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. More details here. Senate passes the National Housing Fund (NHF) (Establishment) Bill, 2018. More details here. The National Pension Commission launches the Micro-Pension Plan. More details here. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issues Mutual Agreement Procedure. More details here. The Federal Government’s plan to increase VAT rate and the NHF bill were the most controversial issues during the period. Download: Snapshot for March 2019 Read: Tax highlights of other months NEWSLETTERGet the latest content delivered to your inbox.. Stay informed. Share this Previous Post The new micro pension plan in Nigeria Next Post NIPC releases report on Pioneer Status Incentive Related Posts Nigeria Tax Highlights – July 2020 August 13, 2020 Nigeria Tax Highlights – June 2020 July 14, 2020 Nigeria Tax Highlights – May 2020 June 22, 2020