Doftwerks West Africa Limited has achieved a significant milestone in Nigeria’s evolving digital economy, securing dual accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) as both a Systems Integrator (SI) and an Access Point Provider (APP) for the nation’s mandatory e-invoicing programme. This dual certification, granted under the NRS Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS) framework at the NRS headquarters in Abuja, empowers Doftwerks to offer comprehensive e-invoicing services to Nigerian businesses. These services encompass system integration, secure invoice transmission, real-time reporting to the NRS, and ongoing compliance management.
As the technology subsidiary of Stransact Chartered Accountants, a correspondent firm of RSM International, Doftwerks now stands among a select group of organisations in Nigeria holding both critical accreditations concurrently. While numerous firms have recently obtained either SI or APP accreditation, Doftwerks’ simultaneous possession of both, coupled with a live and production-ready integration layer, places it in a unique and advantageous position within the Nigerian market.
Under the NRS framework, a Systems Integrator is tasked with bridging a business’s existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or accounting systems with the MBS platform. An Access Point Provider, conversely, is responsible for the secure transmission of invoice data between the business and the NRS. By holding both accreditations, Doftwerks is now equipped to manage the entire e-invoicing value chain without the need for third-party intermediaries. This integrated approach is designed to streamline implementation for client businesses, accelerate go-live timelines, and establish a single point of accountability for the entire e-invoicing process.
The implications of these accreditations extend far beyond mere regulatory compliance. E-invoicing necessitates the real-time transmission of financial transaction data—including buyer and seller details, invoice values, tax computations, and payment terms, through an accredited intermediary to a government platform. Eben Joels, CEO of Stransact Chartered Accountants, commented on the broader significance, stating, “For years, the conversation around tax compliance in Nigeria has been about obligations. What this accreditation represents is something different; it is about infrastructure. Nigeria is building a national transaction-reporting system, and Doftwerks is now part of that infrastructure. The firms that understand this early and position themselves accordingly will define the next chapter of professional services in this country. We are not just helping businesses comply. We are helping build the architecture of Nigeria’s digital economy.”
Nigeria’s mandatory e-invoicing rollout is being implemented in phases, segmented by taxpayer size. Phase 1, targeting businesses with annual turnovers exceeding N5 billion, is currently under active enforcement. Phase 2, encompassing businesses with turnovers between N1 billion and N5 billion, is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026. Phase 3, which will include all VAT-registered businesses with turnovers below N1 billion, is slated for July 2027. With the Phase 2 deadline rapidly approaching, businesses across key sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, oil and gas, and professional services are facing increased pressure to complete their integrations promptly. The NRS has consistently communicated that penalties will be applied to non-compliant businesses.
Doftwerks has also drawn attention to a frequently overlooked aspect of the mandate that could materially affect businesses below the N1 billion turnover threshold. Organisations that procure goods or services in substantial volumes from VAT-registered suppliers rely on compliant e-invoicing documentation to validate and recover input VAT. The absence of such documentation places this recovery at risk, presenting a significant financial challenge rather than solely a compliance issue, and this risk exists irrespective of a business’s position within the phased rollout.
Tunde Awopegba, CTO of Doftwerks West Africa Limited, emphasised the transformative nature of the mandate: “E-invoicing in Nigeria is not simply a tax administration project. It is a structural shift in how commercial transactions are documented, reported, and audited. The businesses that prepare early will have options. The businesses that delay will find themselves making decisions under pressure, and that rarely leads to the best outcomes.”
The security and integrity of the data pipeline are paramount considerations. Both Doftwerks and Stransact hold ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognised standard for information security management. Furthermore, Stransact possesses a current data protection compliance certificate issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). For businesses evaluating accredited intermediaries for their transaction data, these certifications offer independently verified assurance that complements the NRS accreditation. They signify that the firm operates infrastructure meeting global standards, not just local regulatory requirements. Doftwerks collaborates closely with Stransact’s tax and advisory practice, providing clients with integrated support across both the technological and compliance facets of the transition. This unique combination of accredited transmission infrastructure, ISO 27001 certified security, NDPC data protection compliance, and an in-house tax advisory practice under one roof positions Doftwerks distinctively in the current Nigerian e-invoicing market.
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