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Kenyan tax technology firm DigiTax has received formal approval from Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to serve as an Access Point Provider and System Integrator for the country’s new national e-invoicing platform—a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to digitalise tax compliance for large enterprises.
The approval positions DigiTax to play a central role in helping businesses comply with Nigeria’s Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), which became fully operational on August 1, 2025, following a pilot phase that began in November 2024. Under the EFS mandate, all companies with annual revenues of ₦5 billion ($3.3 million) or more must now issue and transmit real-time electronic invoices directly to FIRS.
DigiTax’s entry into Nigeria marks its third active market after Kenya and Zambia. In its home country, DigiTax is fully integrated with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s eTIMS, while in Zambia, it works with the Smart Invoice system, both of which are mandatory for VAT-registered businesses. The move into West Africa signifies the company’s commitment to becoming a pan-African digital tax compliance enabler.
“This milestone cements our mission to simplify tax compliance for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions,” the company said in a statement. “Nigeria represents a key market as governments across Africa strengthen real-time reporting frameworks.”
Currently supporting over 800 businesses across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and professional services, DigiTax offers seamless integration with popular enterprise tools like QuickBooks, Zoho, Odoo, and Sage. Its platform in Nigeria has been customised to align with FIRS’s real-time invoicing specifications, including automated validation, ERP integration, and API-based data submission for both B2B and B2C transactions.
The company’s revenue model includes annual subscriptions, transaction-based fees, and system integration charges, targeting both large enterprises and growth-stage SMEs. DigiTax’s market expansion strategy prioritises jurisdictions with maturing digital tax systems and a strong regional business footprint among its clients.
Funded by investors including Equitable Ventures, Higa VC, and angel backers, DigiTax operates with a lean, cross-functional team of 25 professionals spanning tax policy, engineering, and customer success. With more African governments digitising revenue collection, DigiTax aims to position itself as the go-to compliance solution for businesses navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
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