Initial setup
This page covers the one-time setup that the payroll and tax features rely on. (E-invoicing has its own setup — see Enable your business & get your keys.)
Company settings
Section titled “Company settings”Open your Company record and fill in the Nigeria Compliance section:
| Field | What it’s for | Needed for |
|---|---|---|
| TIN | Your 12-digit NRS Tax Identification Number | PAYE, WHT, e-invoicing |
| RC Number (CAC) | Your CAC registration number | E-invoicing |
| VAT Registration Number | Your NRS VAT registration | VAT Return |
| Registered State | The state where PAYE is remitted | PAYE schedule |
| State IRS Code | Your employer code from the State IRS | PAYE remittance |
| ITF Liable | Tick if you have 5+ employees or ₦50M+ annual payroll | ITF deduction |
Employee settings
Section titled “Employee settings”On each Employee record, in the Nigeria Compliance section:
| Field | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| Employee TIN | The employee’s personal NRS TIN |
| NHF Number | National Housing Fund registration number |
| RSA PIN | PenCom Retirement Savings Account PIN |
| Pension Fund Administrator | The employee’s chosen PFA |
| Exempted from NHF | Tick for anyone earning under ₦3,000/month |
Salary structure
Section titled “Salary structure”Nigeria Compliance sets up a ready-made “NG Employee Standard” salary structure. Assign it to employees from Payroll → Salary Structure Assignment and it brings in all the Nigerian components automatically:
- Earnings: Basic, Housing, and Transport allowances (plus statistical components for the pensionable base, employer pension, and NSITF).
- Deductions: Pension (employee), NHF, NHIS, and PAYE Tax (computed for you — see PAYE).