Surveyors in Ogun State are restructuring their businesses by converting from sole proprietorships to limited liability companies in preparation for Nigeria’s revised tax regime expected to take full effect in 2026.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Ogun State branch, Surv. Suleiman Abiodun Olufemi Liadi, said the move was aimed at ensuring compliance with company income tax obligations and positioning surveying firms for sustainable growth.
Liadi said most members had already completed the transition ahead of the statutory deadline for corporate tax filings, adding that the institution had intensified enlightenment programmes to prepare practitioners for the reforms.
“We have organised seminars and workshops with tax consultants and accountants to guide our members. In Ogun State, there is no registered surveyor practising outside the tax framework,” he said.
According to him, personal income tax obligations for 2025 were fully settled in January 2026, while outstanding liabilities from previous years had also been cleared, reflecting what he described as a culture of compliance within the profession.
He added that the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax had been embedded in approved survey fees and was borne by clients, ensuring transparency and smooth adherence to the new tax structure.
Beyond taxation, Liadi stressed the importance of professional collaboration within the land economy, noting that surveyors work closely with town planners, architects, estate surveyors and quantity surveyors to deliver quality projects.
“A tree does not make a forest. Surveying cannot operate in isolation,” he said.
He explained that while cadastral or legal survey plans remained the most common service, practitioners also provided topographic plans, hydrographic surveys, aerial mapping and mining surveys.
Liadi further assured the public that surveying services in 2026 would be faster and more accurate due to technological advancements, including the deployment of continuously operating reference stations across Ogun State for precise positioning.
He warned against engaging unlicensed practitioners, urging the public to patronise only registered surveyors identifiable through official signage, certificates and registration documents, noting that such professionals ensured land transactions were safe and legally recognised.
The chairman urged clients to prioritise professionalism and accountability over cost when engaging surveyors, stressing that accurate surveys were critical to preventing land disputes and safeguarding investments.
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