Algeria - Apply for Numero dIdentification Fiscale (NIF) for Individual

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Numero dIdentification Fiscale (NIF) for Individual, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Finance link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. The officer will review the application and may request additional information or clarification if necessary.
11. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be issued an NIF. This number is essential for tax purposes and other financial transactions in Algeria.
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• National Identity (NID) Card
• Employee card
• Income documents
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Finance
Ahmed Francis Building, Cité Malki, Benaknoun - Algiers
Tel: 021 59 51 51 / 021 59 52 52 / 021 59 53 53
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a NIF for an individual in Algeria, one must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Algeria.
• Be over the age of 18.
• Have a valid passport or national ID card.
• Have a taxpayer identification number (TIN).
• Have a valid address in Algeria.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the license is one year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Numero d'Identification Fiscale (NIF) is a tax identification number issued by the Algerian tax authority, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI). It is required for all individuals and businesses that are subject to taxation in Algeria.

Information which might help

• The NIF is a 10-digit number that is assigned to each taxpayer. The first two digits of the NIF represent the year in which the taxpayer was issued the number. The next four digits represent the taxpayer's identification number, which is usually their national ID number. The last four digits are a randomly generated number.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

More information which might help people. The benefits of having a NIF include:

• It is required for all individuals and businesses that are subject to taxation in Algeria.
• It is used to identify taxpayers and track their tax liabilities.
• It is used to issue tax refunds and other tax-related documents.