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SAGE Africa a global company

SAGE is a global company with more than 6 million customers, over 13,400 employees and more than 25 years of experience working with small and medium sized businesses. Despite the global reach, the Company have built success on understanding and meeting the needs of customers in the local markets. Therefore the majority of their products and services are developed and supported locally. This ensures SAGE provides a choice of high quality products and services which are relevant to our customers, use the most appropriate technology and are supported by local experts.

Sage Africa provides business software, services and support to small and medium sized businesses. The Company is in the small business market but also have the experience and expertise to meet the needs of specific industries and larger organisations.

SAGE Africa is the developer and provider of SAGE Accounting Software and ERP, HR and payroll management software for businesses in Africa. The Company operates in 35 African countries. The software is used by more than 55 000 companies on the continent.

SAGE Africa is a renowned expert in HR and payroll management and accounting software. SAGE Africa has been developing software for more than 28 years. SAGE Africa has solutions to meet the requirements of all businesses from small to big.

SAGE Africa has extensive partner network and client support system that offers expert advice and support on legislation, accounting and HR solutions. Whether you are just starting a business, or your organisation employs more than 2,000 workers, SAGE Africa has accounting, HR and payroll solutions to support the growth and complexity of your business.

PML Advisory – SAGE Africa Partner

Through our relationship with SAGE as a partner, PML Advisory Limited can assist you with installation, training, on-site deployment and support for deployment of accounting software for your organisation. Our high professional skills, understanding of accounting, payroll and HR enable us to provide your business with relevant and practical solutions to meet their accounting, HR and payroll needs.

Learn more about our various SAGE products or contact us for demo or call +234 803 849 9321

SAGE Africa

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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