Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke said the government has streamlined taxes into a single bill to boost the ease of doing business.
Adeleke announcing this in a statement on X said it will help to simplify payments for businesses in Osun state.
He said the government has also introduced an online payment portal and implemented various automated systems to enhance service delivery.
“In continuation of our administration’s effort to improve the state economy and encourage the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), we have completed the harmonization of multiple taxes and levies collected by different government departments, agencies, and ministries across all business sectors of the state economy including the informal sectors into a single bill,” Adeleke said.
“This Harmonized Bill curates all levies, which businesses are expected to pay on an annual basis as a single bill.
“This initiative is to promote ease of doing business by ensuring seamless and convenient payment of levies and taxes due to individuals and businesses across the state in equal or unequal tranches and ensure the issuance of Harmonized Bill Certificate upon completion of payment of the total amount.”
Adeleke told formal and informal business owners that the official online payment channels for the state is pay.irs.os.gov.ng.
He said there are POS machines in tax stations across the state, commercial banks across Nigeria and Money Transfer Services for those outside the country.
In addition, he said his administration has completed the deployment of Automation System for improved service delivery on payment of rent and lease on government properties.
“Also included are the processing of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) in 45 days, Electronic Affidavit System, Electronic State of Origin and Local Government Area of Origin portal, Mobile tax stations, Online Tax payment system etc.”
