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PML ADVISORY PARTNERS WITH E-TRENDS TECHNOLOGY INDIA

   Indian based accounting solution company, E-trends Technologies India has  signed a partnership deal with PML  advisory limited to provide solution to the  mounting challenges  of managing , controlling and reporting internal  audit  system that are confronting emerging and ... Read More

Your SME Needs a Financial Plan

    A financial plan is a forecast of future performance for a business, usually prepared using spreadsheet software. Small businesses can benefit greatly from taking the time to do a financial plan at least annually. The plan helps a small ... Read More

Seven Steps To An Effective Risk Based Audit

  An important in the internal auditor's toolbox, risk-based auditing effectively serves the three primary roles of internal auditing — to provide feedback on the adequacy of internal control, to provide a source of information for monitoring risk, and to provide identification and communication ... Read More

Your Company Needs A Better Risk Management Approach

  The world has learned the hard way over the past year that most companies have done a bad job of managing risk. And not only banks and investment firms. Accenture’s Global Risk Management Study  found that executives at business enterprises across a wide range of industries believe overwhelmingly that they ... Read More

External Auditors: An Ally or Opponent?

  External Auditors: An Ally or Opponent? Unfortunately, the finance departments of many companies mistakenly believe that having an external audit annually is part of their internal control structure they can rely on to ensure their financial statements are accurate and their internal controls are sound.   While the objective of an external audit ... Read More

What are the benefits of having professional financial advice?

Professional financial advisors have years of training, tools, and experience working with many different clients and situations. Because of their broad experience, professional advisors can quickly assess your needs and offer advice that reflects the best practices of the financial industry and is appropriate for your particular needs. In addition, and ... Read More

NEWS: “IFRS will promote corporate governance” – FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) has said the convergence to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by Nigeria will promote corporate governance in the country. This, according to the Council, will also enhance foreign direct investments and national economic growth. Chairman, Governing Board of the FRCN, Mrs. Maryam Ladi Ibrahim ... Read More

Do Good Accountants Always Do Good Audit?

In 2002, the President of United States passed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 addressing corporate accountability. A response to the financial scandals that undermined citizens’ confidence in U.S. business and perhaps most important, though, it puts the accounting industry under tightened federal oversight. It creates a regulatory board—with ... Read More

PML Associate Director, Adeola Adesanya talks about IFRS in Nigeria at The IFRS Jamboree 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb8TGKaEf8o Associate Director, Adeola Adesanya Opens the IFRS Jamboree 2014 event with an insight into IFRS In Nigeria.

PML Advisory Gathers Accountants, Auditors & Finance Manager for a One Day IFRS Jamboree Event in Ikeja.

PML an advisory services provider with seasoned and experienced professionals with years of hands-on engagements in financial advisory, auditing, risk management & accounting services, held a one day IFRS jamboree for professionals in accounting, auditing and finance industry on Wednesday 22nd October 2014 at the LCCI conference center Alausa ... Read More

PML ADVISORY PARTNERS WITH E-TRENDS TECHNOLOGY INDIA

Every financial service e.g, banks, insurance, stock-broking and others shall or will ensure every taxable person provides tax ID.

Every person that makes or has source of income and is of taxable age must be able to provide the tax ID, it is used to to track the flow of funds and how much the person is able to generate.

The uses of a Tax ID

– Legal and business compliance: A business, company or an organization cannot legally operate a formal business or register (with the CAC in Nigeria) without eventually linking the business name to  TIN (Tax Identification Number).

– Filing Obligations: You cannot legally file annual tax returns or pay personal/corporate income tax without a TIN.

– Avoiding Penalties: Operating a business or earning a significant income without a TIN can lead to audits, fines, or legal action for tax evasion.

– Tax ​Identification Number: It allows the government to uniquely identify taxpayers and link them to their tax records, much like a social security number or a national ID.

– Opening Accounts: Most commercial banks require a TIN to open business accounts and, increasingly, high-tier personal accounts.

– Loans and Credit: Financial institutions use your tax history (linked to your TIN) to verify income and assess creditworthiness. Before securing a mortgage or a business expansion loan is nearly impossible.

– Government Contracts: To bid for government tenders or contracts, a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is usually required, which can only be issued if you have a valid TIN and a clean tax record.

– ​Import and Export: If you are involved in international trade, a TIN is required to clear goods through customs and obtain necessary shipping licenses.

– ​Invoicing and VAT: To legally charge and remit Value Added Tax (VAT), a business must be registered with a TIN.

– Asset Registration: In many countries, you cannot register a vehicle, purchase land, or obtain a Certificate of Occupancy without providing a TIN.

– ​Foreign Exchange: Accessing official foreign exchange markets or transferring large sums of money internationally often requires tax identification for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.

– ​Professional Licenses: Many professional bodies require a TIN before issuing or renewing licenses to practice (e.g., in law, accounting, or medicine).

– Social Safety Nets: During crises, governments often distribute subsidies, grants, or relief packages. Having a registered TIN makes you eligible for these formal support systems.

– ​Refunds: If you overpay your taxes or are eligible for tax credits, the government uses your TIN to process and issue your refund.

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