💼 Freelancers & Professionals

Nigerian freelancers.
Formalised, protected, billable.

Whether you're a designer, consultant, developer, lawyer, or accountant operating independently — formalisation turns your work into a business, protects your income, and makes you billable to companies that can't pay individuals.

Register Your Practice →← All Sectors

Compliance for Your Sector

What the law requires
for freelancers & professionals.

These are the specific compliance requirements that apply to your business. JUSTRA handles all of them — sequenced correctly and filed on time.

01
CAC Business Name Registration
Register under your trading name. Separate your personal finances from your business. Issue proper invoices. A registered business name is the foundation.
02
TIN Registration
Required for every professional invoice above threshold, WHT deductions, and any engagement with government or large corporates.
03
Personal Income Tax
Self-employed professionals pay Personal Income Tax (PIT) rather than CIT. JUSTRA clarifies your tax type, calculates what you owe, and tracks deadlines.
04
WHT Compliance
Most companies deduct Withholding Tax (5–10%) from professional service fees. JUSTRA ensures you receive WHT credit notes and claim them correctly at year end.

What Formalisation Unlocks

The doors that open
when you register.

Registration is not a cost. It is an investment that opens contracts, credit, and markets your competitors cannot reach.

🏢
Corporate Client Access
Large companies cannot pay individuals directly — only registered businesses. A CAC Business Name registration is what makes you billable to your biggest potential clients.
🌍
International Client Invoicing
Foreign clients and platforms require a formal business entity for compliance. JUSTRA registration enables proper USD/international invoicing.
🛡️
Contract Protection
A registered business can enter contracts in its own name — protecting you in disputes, enabling proper NDAs, and giving clients the legal entity they require.
💰
SME Finance and Grants
BOI, NITDA, and private SME grant programmes require registered businesses. JUSTRA compliance makes freelancers and solo professionals eligible.
Tax Act 2025

Freelancers & Professionals businesses under ₦100M pay 0% Company Income Tax from January 2026.

The Nigerian Tax Act 2025 exempts small and medium enterprises from company income tax. Formalising your business now is a tax-saving decision — not just a compliance one.

Calculate Your Tax →

Register Your Practice today.

JUSTRA handles your CAC registration, TIN, and full compliance setup. Start with a free compliance scan — no payment required to see where you stand.

Start Free Compliance Scan →View Pricing