Nigeria - Obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Tax Identification Number in person, the applicant has to visit any nearest office of the Federal Inland Revenue Services in his/her state of residence.
2. The address and contact details of branch offices across the country can be found in the following link: address details
3. Visit the office and get an application form for obtaining Tax Identification Number from the relevant department.
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you have attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
7. After submission, your application along with the attached documents will be forwarded for further verifications.
8. Once all the internal processes are over, the applicants will be notified with the further instructions regarding issuance of the TIN Certificate.
   

Apply Online
Note: Online application link is for Non-individuals like Limited Liability Companies, Incorporated Trustees, Enterprises, Cooperative Society, MDAs, Trade Association etc.,

1. To apply for Tax Identification Number online, the applicant has to visit the JTB TIN Registration System by clicking the following link: Apply Online
2. Click on the link given above and in the page that opens, enter the required details in the respective fields, make the respective selections and complete the application form.
3. After completing, click “Submit” button. You will be redirected to the next page in which you may have to upload the documents listed in the “required documents” section of this page.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions and proceed to submit the online application form by clicking the applicable button.
5. After submission, if all the documents and provided information are found correct, the application will be approved.
6. The officials will process the Tax Identification Number Certificate for issuance.
7. Otherwise, the applicant will be contacted and informed about the insufficiency and asked to compensate it.
8. Once the applicant completes it properly, the application will be approved and processed for the Tax Identification Number Certificate issuance.
9. When it is ready for issuance, it will be sent automatically to registered email of the applicant.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form (original and two copies)
• National Identification Card/Bank Verification Number (individuals)
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Incorporation Certificate
• Seal of the company
• Utility bill
• Letter of application on Company’s Letterhead

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Inland Revenue Service - Headquaters
Revenue House, 15 Sokode Crescent,
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Tel: +234 (0)9074 444 441, +234 (0)9074 444 442, +234 (0)9460 2700-29
Website: Link
Office Locator : Link

Eligibility

• Any individual or non-individual, who wishes to obtain an Identification Number for paying taxes, can apply.
• The individual applicants must possess a National Identification Number or a Bank Verification Number.
• Non-individual applicants must have either an Incorporation Certificate or a Registration proof.

Fees

• The application process is free.
  

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Processing Time

• The process can take up to two weeks depending upon the completion of internal processes.
  

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Instructions

• Individuals are automatically assigned with a TIN based on their BVN (Bank Verification Number) or NIN (National Identity Number). To get a TIN as an individual, you need to have a NIN or BVN.
• Non Individuals such as (Limited Liability Companies, Incorporated Trustees, Enterprises, Cooperative Society, MDAs, Trade Association etc) can register for their TIN online.
• To verify TIN, search using your Bank Verification Number or Registered Phone Number and your Date of Birth in the following link: online verification link

Required Information

• National Identification Number or Bank Verification Number
• Type of organization
• Registration Number and name
• Main Trade Name and sector of business
• Contact numbers
• Email address
• Commencement Date
• Date of Incorporation
• Financial year beginning and ending date
• Share capital
• Full names, phone numbers and email addresses of Directors
• Address details
• Number of Shares

Need for the Document

• Tax Identification Number is unique number that specifies an individual or business entity while paying their liable taxes.
• Since paying taxes is obligatory to the Government, obtaining a TIN is also equally important.

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