Court Affirms Bolt as FIRS Agent for Collecting VAT From Its Platform's Food Vendors

Court affirms Bolt as FIRS agent for collecting VAT from its platform's food vendors

The court upheld tax tribunal's decision validating FIRS directive asking Bolt to serve as its agent responsible for VAT compliance on behalf of independent food vendors and ride-hailing drivers using its platform.

Court Okays FIRS To Collect VAT On Food Deliveries Through Bolt

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has affirmed the decision of the Tax Appeal Tribunal, which upheld the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) authority to charge, collect, and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on transportation and food services provided by independent drivers and vendors operating via platforms like Bolt. Justice Akintayo […] The post Court Okays FIRS To Collect VAT On Food Deliveries Through Bolt first …

Court affirms FIRS' authority to collect VAT on Bolt's ride-hailing and food vendor services

A Lagos Federal High Court has upheld the FIRS’ authority to collect VAT on transport and food services provided by Bolt drivers and food vendors. The development marks a defining point in a case that started in 2022. According to a court judgment on Thursday, which was delivered by Justice Akintayo Aluko, the court affirmed a previous ruling by the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) that recognised the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) legal backing…