Do tutors charge VAT?

Tuition is VAT-exempt in Nigeria, so leave the VAT toggle off.

How do I handle missed lessons?

Set a cancellation rule in the invoice notes, then credit or carry over agreed sessions on the next invoice.

Can I invoice a school?

Yes. Add the school's name and address as the client and expect 5% WHT to be deducted.

Invoice template

Private Tutor Invoice Template (Nigeria)

Home lessons, exam prep and online classes billed per hour, per session or per term.

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Updated September 2026

Use this template Make a proforma instead Quotation version

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Description	Qty	Unit	Amount
Mathematics and Physics, WAEC prep, 2 hours per session	12	₦8,000	₦96,000
Past questions pack (printed)	1	₦6,500	₦6,500
Subtotal			₦102,500

Both open in Office, Google Docs or Sheets. Built on your device, with naira, TIN, CAC and 7.5% VAT already on the page.

What to get right on a tutor and lesson teacher invoice

Invoice per term or per month in advance. Parents budget that way.
Show sessions as the quantity so a missed lesson is a visible credit.
Schools that hire you deduct 5% WHT. Parents do not.

Questions people ask

Do tutors charge VAT?: Tuition is VAT-exempt in Nigeria, so leave the VAT toggle off.
How do I handle missed lessons?: Set a cancellation rule in the invoice notes, then credit or carry over agreed sessions on the next invoice.
Can I invoice a school?: Yes. Add the school's name and address as the client and expect 5% WHT to be deducted.

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When a document is not enough

A document is a one-off. Books are every month.

Download and you are done. Save to ereQa and the invoice sits in your books, gets matched to the payment when it lands, and is ready for your accountant and for e-invoicing.

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