FIRS Tax Reforms: Afri Invoice Records Uptick in Businesses Embracing E-invoicing
As the January 1, 2026 deadline for Nigeria’s new tax reforms approaches, businesses across the country are accelerating plans to replace manual invoicing with digital systems.
The reforms introduced by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) are expected to significantly reshape how transactions are recorded, monitored, and taxed, placing greater emphasis on transparency and real-time reporting.
This looming deadline has triggered a wave of digital adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises that have traditionally relied on paper invoices and manual bookkeeping.
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Afri Invoice records surge in adoption
Afri Invoice, a Nigerian Software as a Service platform specialising in digital invoicing, tax compliance, and payment tracking, has reported a sharp increase in businesses onboarding its platform.
The company says the uptick reflects growing awareness that compliance with the new tax framework will require accurate, verifiable, and digitally traceable invoices.
To ease the transition, Afri Invoice has rolled out incentives targeted at early adopters, helping businesses move away from outdated systems without major operational disruptions.
Company explains incentives for early adopters
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Afri Invoice, Mark Odenore, described the tax reforms as a defining moment for Nigerian businesses.
He said many organisations are only beginning to grasp the scale of changes demanded by the new laws, particularly around invoicing and tax documentation.
According to him, businesses that begin their digital journey early will be better positioned to adapt smoothly, avoid compliance bottlenecks, and eliminate the risks associated with last-minute system changes.
Digital invoicing beyond compliance
Odenore noted that while compliance is a major driver, the benefits of digital invoicing extend far beyond meeting FIRS requirements. Automating invoicing and payment tracking reduces human error, improves cash flow management, and cuts down the time spent reconciling accounts.
He added that digital tools also help businesses avoid fines and penalties while creating a more transparent financial record that supports growth, credibility, and investor confidence.
Professional, secure Invoicing built for FIRS standards
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One of Afri Invoice’s core strengths is its focus on professionalism and security. The platform reportedly maintains a 99.7 percent compliance rate with a penalty-free record by validating every invoice before transmission.
Each invoice includes QR code authentication, full audit trails, and automatic data synchronisation, ensuring alignment with all FIRS technical requirements.
Mobile-first design for Nigerian realities
Recognising Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges, Afri Invoice is designed to work seamlessly on mobile devices, even in low-data environments.
The platform can function offline during power outages and automatically syncs data once connectivity is restored. Mobile receipt capture also allows users to store transaction records instantly in digital form.
All-in-One Business Management Tools
Beyond invoicing, Afri Invoice offers comprehensive business management features.
Users access real-time dashboards, financial analytics, customer databases, product catalogues, and multi-business entity management. Branded invoices with QR codes and automatic VAT calculations can be generated in under five minutes.
Payment tracking integrates bank transfers, debit cards, and mobile money through partners such as Flutterwave and Kuda Bank, while invoices can be sent directly via email or WhatsApp.
Digital shift gains momentum
As enforcement of the new tax regime draws nearer, the growing embrace of e-invoicing signals a broader shift toward efficiency, accountability, and digital readiness among Nigerian businesses.
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The race to comply is fast becoming a catalyst for long-overdue financial transformation.
Afri Invoice's two years of empowering entrepreneurs
Legit.ng earlier reported that Afri Invoice, Nigeria’s leading cloud-based e-invoicing and payment platform, is celebrating its second anniversary, a milestone that reflects both its rapid growth and the accelerating pace of Nigeria’s digital economy.
In just two years, the company has become a trusted partner for thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and corporates seeking faster, smarter, and more transparent payment solutions.
From inception, Afri Invoice set out to solve one of Africa’s most persistent business challenges, slow payments and inefficient invoicing.
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