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What are the tax rates for the oil and gas sector under the new Hydrocarbon Tax (HT)?

The Hydrocarbon Tax is applied in addition to the standard Company Income Tax (25%). The HT rates vary by location:

  • Onshore and Shallow Water: 30%
  • Deepwater: 15%
  • Scenario: An onshore oil company with a profit of ₦10 billion would pay ₦3 billion in Hydrocarbon Tax plus ₦2.5 billion in Company Income Tax.