By Maureen Ugwukah
The Anambra State Government has introduced stricter measures aimed at ensuring tax compliance among companies conducting business with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state.
In a directive issued on June 23, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor, announced that all MDAs must, with effect from June 29, attach specific tax compliance documents to every request for a payment warrant in favour of any company.
According to the directive, MDAs are required to submit a valid and current Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) of the beneficiary company, valid Tax Clearance Certificates of at least two directors of the company, and evidence of remittance of staff Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax issued by the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS).
The Ministry of Finance warned that requests submitted without the required documents will not be processed until all compliance requirements are met, urging MDAs to strictly follow the new guidelines to prevent delays in the release of payment warrants.
It added that the new requirement is expected to strengthen revenue administration, promote accountability, and encourage companies doing business with the government to meet their tax obligations.
The directive forms part of the Anambra State Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve revenue administration, and ensure that companies benefiting from government contracts and services fulfill their tax obligations to the state.
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