{"id":289,"date":"2023-06-17T08:03:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T07:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/?p=289---50229bf0-f79e-40b6-b6e5-c417249f6074"},"modified":"2024-01-01T18:50:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T17:50:43","slug":"taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, I will unveil the best way to get you The <strong>Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria<\/strong>, <strong>How to verify your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria<\/strong>,<strong> Tax Identification Number online application form<\/strong>, and <strong>FIRS Nigeria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria\/#How_To_TIN_verify_using_the_TIN_search_option\" title=\"How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0TIN\u00a0search\u00a0option\">How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0TIN\u00a0search\u00a0option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria\/#How_To_TIN_verify_using_the_CAC_search_option\" title=\"How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0CAC\u00a0search\u00a0option\">How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0CAC\u00a0search\u00a0option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria\/#How_To_TIN_verify_using_the_Phone_Number_option\" title=\"How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0Phone\u00a0Number\u00a0option\">How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0Phone\u00a0Number\u00a0option<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria\/#How_to_Replace_Lost_TIN_in_Nigeria\" title=\"How to Replace Lost TIN in Nigeria\">How to Replace Lost TIN in Nigeria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/taxpayer-identification-number-nigeria\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN\"><\/span><strong>What is Taxpayer\u00a0Identification Number (TIN)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Taxpayer Identification Number, mostly called \u201cTIN,\u201d is a document issued to identify a person, whether an individual or a Company, as a registered taxpayer in Nigeria. TIN contains a set of digits given to a company or an individual for tax payment.<\/p>\n<p>The Taxpayer Identification Number is issued to individuals or businesses registered or incorporated as companies by the NFIRS for identification and verification.<\/p>\n<p>The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a unique number assigned to each taxpayer by the Tax Authority. It identifies, orders, and ensures that more people are brought to the tax net.<\/p>\n<p>Mostly referred to as TIN, a TIN is issued by the Tax Authority through their Joint Tax Board portal online or via an application letter to the Federal Inland Revenue Services office nearest your location.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is taxed with the responsibility of assessing, collecting, and accounting for the money collected in taxes and other revenue accrued to the Nigerian government. All Nigerian workforce, be it individuals and companies that sell products or services, work for the government, other public entities, private companies, or freelance systems, must have a Taxpayer Identification Number.<\/p>\n<p>In Nigeria, banks have been making it mandatory to obtain a tax identification number (TIN) before opening an account. This is part of the country&#8217;s efforts to increase tax compliance and ease tax collection. Banks are also required to get TINs for all existing accounts. The Federal Inland Revenue Service issued the number, which can be obtained from any of its offices.<\/p>\n<p>A taxpayer identification number (TIN) is an identification number issued to all taxpayers in Nigeria. The TIN is used for various purposes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of the taxpayer for proper order and streamlining in the tax system<\/li>\n<li>Synchronizing Taxpayer and banking databases for improved tax compliance and ease of tax administration<\/li>\n<li>Expanding the tax net to capture more individuals and the informal sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Taxpayer\u00a0Identification Number (TIN)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is vital for both citizens &amp; companies. It is an essential part of an entity recognition assigned by law to all taxpayers and is used to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify a business, company, or individual as a registered taxpayer.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/pig-farming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open\u00a0a\u00a0business\u00a0bank\u00a0account in\u00a0Nigeria<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Apply for\u00a0government<\/li>\n<li>Necessary\u00a0for\u00a0international\u00a0trade<\/li>\n<li>Apply\u00a0for\u00a0importing\u00a0and\/or exporting\u00a0license.<\/li>\n<li>Register a vehicle, car, truck, bike, or lorry.<\/li>\n<li>Apply\u00a0for\u00a0a certificate\u00a0of\u00a0occupancy.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain a tax clearance certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain\u00a0tax\u00a0incentives,\u00a0wavers, and\u00a0allowances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Register_for_Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN_in_Nigeria\"><\/span><strong>How to Register for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong> for tax purposes is a legal obligation of every person who is <strong>required to pay tax in Nigeria.<\/strong> A Taxpayer identification number is free of charge. Applying your TIN in Nigeria is very easy; you can quickly complete the application process on your own. Simply visit an NFIRS office and request a TIN application form, fill in the required details, and submit it to the FIRC officer for processing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Apply_For_Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN_as_a_Business\"><\/span><strong>How To Apply For Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) as a Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to apply for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) as a business, you need to register for a TIN using a VAT registration system. As soon as you receive your TIN, you must attach all official documents, business equipment, and invoices and submit them to the FIRS for examination. In summary, you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete\u00a0the\u00a0TIN\u00a0application\u00a0form.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your business identification such as business name, business registration number, registration certificate or certificate of I, business address and commencement date, and other information required in the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Apply_For_Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN_AS_AN_INDIVIDUAL\"><\/span><strong>How To Apply For Taxpayer Identification Number\u00a0(TIN)\u00a0AS\u00a0AN\u00a0INDIVIDUAL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Suppose you want to apply for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) as an individual. In that case, you\u2019ll have to come with original and photocopied identification documents such as a driver\u2019s license, birth certificate, international passport, national ID card, or permanent voter\u2019s card. This document will be taken to the nearest Inland Revenue Office, where you will complete and submit the TIN application form. In summary, you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete\u00a0the\u00a0Application\u00a0form<\/li>\n<li>Provide\u00a0original\u00a0and\u00a0photocopied\u00a0Identification document<\/li>\n<li>Provide\u00a0your\u00a0address,\u00a0phone\u00a0number,\u00a0and\u00a0other required\u00a0information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN_Processing_Time\"><\/span><strong>Taxpayer Identification Number\u00a0(TIN)\u00a0Processing\u00a0Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The processing time to process your details is about ten business days or two weeks from the day you submit your application for processing to the day you get your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The process varies from people who applied to the number of applicants, location, or system. Sometimes processing TIN can take 1-2 months. But you will be notified once it is completed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Verify_Taxpayer_Identification_Number_TIN_in_Nigeria\"><\/span><strong>How To Verify Taxpayer Identification Number\u00a0(TIN)\u00a0in\u00a0Nigeria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can verify your Taxpayer Number in Nigeria using three ways. They are:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_TIN_verify_using_the_TIN_search_option\"><\/span><strong>How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0TIN\u00a0search\u00a0option<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick the <strong>Taxpayer <\/strong>Identification Number line<\/li>\n<li>Enter\u00a0your\u00a0newly-issued\u00a0number<\/li>\n<li>Click the search bar, and you\u2019ll get a confirmation message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_TIN_verify_using_the_CAC_search_option\"><\/span><strong>How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0CAC\u00a0search\u00a0option<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Select\u00a0the\u00a0CAC\u00a0Registration\u00a0Number\u00a0line<\/li>\n<li>Enter your\u00a0Corporate\u00a0Affairs\u00a0number\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0two-letter\u00a0code<\/li>\n<li>Click the search bar, and you\u2019ll get a confirmation message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_TIN_verify_using_the_Phone_Number_option\"><\/span><strong>How\u00a0To\u00a0TIN\u00a0verify\u00a0using\u00a0the\u00a0Phone\u00a0Number\u00a0option<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick\u00a0the\u00a0<strong>Registered\u00a0Phone\u00a0Number<\/strong>\u00a0line<\/li>\n<li>Enter\u00a0your\u00a0TINregisted\u00a0phone\u00a0number<\/li>\n<li>Click the search bar, and you\u2019ll get a confirmation message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use this guide to apply for and validate your\u00a0<strong>Tax\u00a0Identification\u00a0Number\u00a0(TIN)\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0Nigeria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Replace_Lost_TIN_in_Nigeria\"><\/span><strong>How to Replace Lost TIN in Nigeria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must get a replacement certificate if you lose your Taxpayer Identification Number. You must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your Domestic Tax Regional Division office and report your certificate stolen.<\/li>\n<li>Email the FISC Head Office at \u200bcomplaints@firs.gov.ng<\/li>\n<li>WhatsApp 09072111111 or 09074444441<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obtaining your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is a straightforward process that involves following the outlined steps and providing the necessary documentation. This essential identification number not only ensures compliance with tax regulations but also opens doors to various financial transactions and opportunities. Stay informed, complete the process diligently, and enjoy the benefits of being a registered taxpayer in Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, I will unveil the best way to get you The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria, How to verify your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria, Tax Identification Number online application form, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":290,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17192,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions\/17192"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informationngr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}