Ghana - Obtain or Reclaim Lost Tin Number

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain or Reclaim lost TIN Number in person, the applicant has to approach the Register General Department in Ghana Contact link
2. Applicant will be provided with either of the following application forms depending on the type of TIN he/she want to register.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry all the necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
4. Please refer to the fees details in the “Fees” section of this page. Pay the appropriate fees where the officials would start processing his/her application.
5. Complete the application form and attach the required documents before submission to the revenue officer.
6. Attached all documents need to be attached to the application before submission.
7. This application will be processed and the information will be verified by the authority.
8. If the verification is successful, the notification will be sent to the applicant.
9.  The applicant must approach the office mentioned earlier to collect the license once they get notified by the authority about the same.
10. The new TIN can after be collected from the designated office after the 1 day.

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Required Documents

• Companies need to be certificate of incorporation.
• A copy of a valid National Identity card
• A copy of a valid passport
• A copy of a valid driver's license
• A copy of a legitimate voter's identification card
• Certificate or letters of business registration

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Accra
Address: the register general department
Department of social services in Accra, Ghana. Kinbu Rd, Accra, Ghana.
HQ2X+4X Accra, Ghana
Contact number- +233 30 266 4691
Location link
Contact link

GREATER ACCRA REGION
P.O. Box 118 Accra
Tel: +233 302 664 691-93
Fax: +233 302 662043
Email: [email protected]
Digital address: GA-143-4647
Contact link

Ghana Revenue Authority
Off Starlets' 91 Road, near Accra Sports Stadium
P. O. Box 2202, Accra, Ghana
Telephone: +233-(0)302-675701-10 / +233-(0)302-686106 / +233-(0)302-684363
Fax: +233-(0)302-681163
Contact link

Eligibility

• Anyone who carries out a taxable transaction is eligible to register for Tax Identification Number.

Fees

• A fee for this tax identification number is GHS 5,000 to GHS.10, 000.

Validity

• Tax identification number Validity is forever.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 1 day.

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Instructions

• One has to appear in Person for replacement of Tax identification Number to the Revenues and Customs Authority Main Office visit the offices of Ghana Revenue Authority to obtain a replacement Tax Identification Number.

Required Information

• Application form
• Applicant name
• Address
• Contact details
• Company registration number
• Individual Summary
• Personal Details
• Tax Information
• Identification Information
• Address Details
• Occupation is Applicants occupation.
• Provide details for Bank Account
• Business Details. This section must be completed for all applications by sole traders, partners, beneficiaries and investment income earners (but not salary/wage earners, directors or pensioners)
• Employer Details
• Details of Partners/Directors and details of other Related Companies

Need for the Document

Here are some of the services the applicant would need to use his/her TIN for in Ghana

• To clear any goods in commercial quantities from any port or factory.
• To register any title to land, interest in land or any document affecting land.
• To obtain any Tax Clearance Certificate from the Internal Revenue Service, Customs Excise and Preventive Service or the Value Added Tax Service.
• To obtain a Certificate to commence business or a business permit issued by the Registrar-General or a District Assembly.
• To receive payment from the Controller and Accountant General or a District Assembly in respect of a contract.
• Supply of any goods or provision of any services to register for the Ghana Card with the National Identification Authority.

Information which might help

• The tax identification number (TIN) is a unique identification number issued to tax payers for official transactions. In Ghana, apart from paying taxes, TIN is used for other services like importing goods into the country and registering a business or land.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

If the applicant possesses the TIN, then the applicant will be able to:

• Conduct business with government ministries, state departments, and Agencies
• Obtain payments for jobs and contracts done for the government
• File a case at the court
• Register the applicant’s company at the registrar-general department
• Obtain passport form the passport office
• Open a bank account
• Obtain a tax clearance certificate from Ghana Revenue Authority Clear goods form the port
• Bid for contracts form the government
• Register your land documents with the Land Commission
• Conduct business with metropolitans, municipals and district Assemblies
• Obtain a driver’s license and register his/her vehicle at the DVLA

External Links

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Others

• Both Individuals and Organisations should register for a Tax Identification Number. Individuals must register directly with the GRA. A number of organisation types must register through the Registrar-General's Department and will be issued automatically with a TIN - specifically:
  • Company With Shares
  • Company Limited by Guarantee
  • Partnership
  • External Company
  • Subsidiary Business Name