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Ministry of Science and Technology

VN-MOST

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST, Vietnamese: Bộ Khoa học và Công nghệ) is a government ministry in Vietnam responsible for state administration of science and technology activities; development of science and technology potentials; intellectual property; standards, metrology and quality control; atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety. The Registration …

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The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

GB-NIC

The Register of Charities is an accurate and up-to-date list of all organisations in Northern Ireland considered by law to be charitable. Currently, registration is a managed process and only organisations called forward by the Commission are considered eligible to register. For more information on the Register please visit http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/manage-your-charity/register-your-charity/charity-registration-faqs/.

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Charity Commission/Comisiwn Elusennau

GB-CHC

The Charity Commission registers and regulates charities in the nations of England and Wales within the United Kingdom. There are four main types of charity structure in the UK: (1) Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) (2) charitable company (limited by guarantee) (3) unincorporated association (4) trust

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Israel Charity Registry

IL-RA

In Israel, charitable organisations may take two forms: * Companies registered for public benefit (which are in the Register of Companies - IL-ROC) * Charities registered with the register of charities (Rasham Ha'amutot) which are contained within this list (IL-RA) Rasham Ha'amutot registration numbers begin with '58'.

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Scottish Charity Register

GB-SC

The Office of the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR) regulates charities in Scotland and maintains a public registry of these charities. "The OSCR perform a range of functions which includes:[5] Determining whether bodies are charities. Keeping a public Register of charities. Facilitating compliance by charities with the legislation. Investigating any apparent …

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Isle of Man Index of Registered Charities

IM-GR

All charities in the Isle of Man must be registered with the General Registry. The General Registry maintain information about charities in the Index of Registered Isle of Man Charities "The General Registry has specific statutory roles in relation to the registration of charities and the receipt of statutory statements, …

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Register of Associations, Jordan

JO-MSD

"The register of associations was established in the Ministry of Social Development in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan by virtue of the Associations Law No. (51) of 2008 and its amendments which abolished the Law of Associations and Voluntary Organizations No. 33 of 1966 and its amendments. The register of …

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Ministry of Interior National NGO Registrar

KH-NNGO

The Ministry of Interior is responsible for registering national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as monitoring the proper implementation of its laws and regulations [1]. There are two distinct types of NGOs in Cambodia, national and foreign [2]. Only national NGOs are registered with the Ministry of Interior [2]. [1] …

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Ministry of Finance and Development Planning NGO

LR-MFDPNGO

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning keeps a registry of all registered and accredited NGOs and CSOs in Liberia [1]. [1.] https://www.mfdp.gov.lr/index.php/budget-planning/assistant-min-regional-sectoral/ngo-unit

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CBO Registration number, Uganda (Jinja District)

UG-204CBO

Community Based Organisations (CBOs) operating in Jinja District in Uganda are required to register at the district level by the District NGO Monitoring Committee (DNMC) [1]. DNMC will issue a certificate of registration and a permit to the CBO. The certificate of registration will be issued once, while the permit …

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Registry for Legal Entities (Guatemala)

GT-RPJ

This is the primary registry for domestic non-profits (churches, civil society organisations, NGOs, foundations, etc) and also where 'Branches or Agencies of Foreign Entities' should register. Without registration, NGOs cannot operate in Guatemala. Not to be confused with the Registro Nacional de las Personas (for individuals) or the NIT, which …

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Charities Regulatory Authority of Ireland

IE-CHY

All charities operating in Ireland must register with the Charities Regulatory Authority. The Charities Regulator maintains a publicly searchable database of these organisations, in webpage and Excel form. "Our work as a Regulator is to increase public trust and confidence in the management and administration of charitable organisations and to …

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Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation

BF-MATD

The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation is in charge of the organisation and administration of the national territory and the management of decentralisation. Civil society organizations (CSOs) are able to form freely and can seek and secure registration by submitting declarations of their existence along with draft bylaws, internal …

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Ministry of Justice and Human Rights

CD-MJDH

NGOs and associations apply to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Le Ministre de la Justice et Droits Humain) and are issued with a certificate of registration. The Official Journal of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the government gazette of the country. It publishes major legal official …

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Mozambique Ministry of Justice

MZ-MOJ

'Domestic NGOs are required to register with the Ministry of Justice.'[1] [1] http://www.commonwealthofnations.org/sectors-mozambique/civil_society/national_ngos_civil_society/

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Pakistan Voluntary Social Welfare Agency

PK-VSWA

All NGOs are required to register with their local Voluntary Social Welfare (VSWA) department. The VSWA assigns each organisation with an organisation identifier that is made up of a number and the year of registration. There is no searchable database. The VSWA number should be used as a unique identifier, …

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Private Voluntary Organisations Council (Zimbabwe)

ZW-PVO

"NGOs in Zimbabwe are mainly registered under the Private Voluntary Organization Act (PVO Act). Registration is done through the Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare." [1] [1] http://www.kanokangalawfirm.net/setting-ngo-zimbabwe/

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Charities and Societies Agency (Ethiopia)

ET-CSA

Most Charities and Societies which operate in Ethiopia are required to register with the Charities and Societies Agency, an institution of the Federal Government, which issues certificates of legal personality to those registered.

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Rwanda Governance Board

RW-RGB

Rwanda Governance Board registers and grants legal personality to national non-governmental organisations and religious based organisations. [1] National non-governmental organisations are classified into three categories [2]: * Public interest organisations * Common interest organisations * Foundations Common interest organisations and foundations may operate for up to two years before registering …

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Tanzania National NGO Coordination Board

TZ-NNCB

The National NGO Coordination Board is part of the Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children and is responsible for registration of [1]: * National NGOs, which are established via registration with the Board * International NGOS, which are established outside Tanzania but must register with the Board to operate …

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Research Organization Registry

XI-ROR

The Research Organization Registry (ROR) is a community-led project to develop an open, sustainable, usable, and unique identifier for every research organization in the world. The definition ROR use for a "research organization" is "any organization that conducts, produces, manages, or touches research". The ROR list became independent from the …

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Brønnøysundregistrene

NO-BRC

Companies in Norway must be Registered with the Register of Business Enterprises. Non-profits are eligible for registry with the Register of Non-Profit Organizations. These registries are maintained by the Brønnøysundregistrene. Businesses can be incorporated by applying to the online 'coordinated register notification' - Altinn, which is also maintained by Brønnøysundregistrene. …

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Australian Business Register

AU-ABN

"The Australian Business Number (ABN) enables businesses in Australia to deal with a range of government departments and agencies using a single identification number. The ABN is a public number which does not replace an organisations tax file number." "ABN registration details become part of the Australian Business Register (ABR)" …

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e-Business Register (Estonia)

EE-KMKR

"Central Commercial Register is an online service based on the central database of Estonian registration department of the court. The central database includes digital data from the commercial register, the commercial pledge register, the register of state agencies and local government institutions, the register of non-profit associations and foundations. "[1] …

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Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (Belgium)

BE-BCE_KBO

The Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (BCE, ECB, CBE) is the registration office for companies in Belgium. The ECB compiles a list of business identification numbers, maintains the database and provides the list in an available format. "The following companies must register with the ECB: 1. legal persons under Belgian law …

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Companies House

GB-COH

Companies House is the United Kingdom's register of companies. It contains entries for many kinds of companies, including: * Public limited company (PLC) * Private company limited by shares (Ltd, Limited) * Private company limited by guarantee, typically a non-commercial membership body such as a charity * Private unlimited company …

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Austrian Central Register of Associations

AT-ZVR

The central register of associations contains information about associations that have been established and formed under Austrian law [1]. They are identified by their official registration number, their ZVR-Zahl. Anyone can use the Central Register of Associations (ZVR) to search for an association, using its ZVR number, its name, or …

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Public Registry of Panama

PA-PRP

The Public Registry of Panama is a dependency of the Ministry of Government and Justice and it's the sole property registry of Panama [1]. Corporations and Foundations are required to be registered in the Public Registry of Panama. [1]. https://registro-publico.gob.pa/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=147&Itemid=501

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Ecuador Unique Taxpayer Registry

EC-RUC

To carry out economic activity in Ecuador, an organisation must have a unique taxpayer identifier (RUC). Both individuals and organisations may hold a taxpayer identifier. The Superintendency of Companies provides a search of companies, with each record showing their RUC.

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Companies Control Department (Jordan)

JO-CCD

The Companies Control Department is an independent national financial and administrative institution affiliated to the Minister of Industry and Trade in Jordan under the provisions of the amended Companies Law No. (40) of 2002. The work of the department is governed by the 1997 Companies Law No. The Department is …

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Ministere de l'Administration Territoriale

ML-MAT

The list consists of associations and NGOs in the Republic of Mali, excluding: trading companies; mutuals; cultural associations; congregations; cooperatives; unions; political parties ; professional orders and foundations. Associations/NGOs in Mali "form freely without authorization or declaration, but they will only enjoy the legal capacity if they" make a declaration …

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Unique Taxpayer Registry, Paraguay

PY-RUC

The Registro Único del Contribuyente (RUC) is the unique taxpayer registry that maintains the personal, non-transferable, identification number for all those physical persons (national or foreign) and legal entities (for-profit and non-profit) that carry out economic activities in the Paraguayan territory. The identification number is created primarily for tax purposes.

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Bangladesh Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms

BD-ROC

The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) is the institution responsible for registering and preserving documentation of the following types of organizations: (A) Public companies (B) Private companies (C) Foreign companies (D) Trade Organizations (E) Societies, and (F) Partnership firms RJSC registers various organizations and ensures that they …

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Ministry of the Interior (Ivory Coast)

CI-MOI

The Ministry of the Interior and Security is the ministerial department of the Ivorian Government responsible for the administration of the territory and public freedoms, the organization of administrative districts, civil status and associations. This includes the registration of private enterprises, foundations, non-governmental organisations and civil society organisations.

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Registro de Personas Jurídicas (Costa Rica)

CR-RPJ

Companies and foundations may be registered with the Registro de Personas Jurídicas managed by the National Registry (Registro Nacional). Numbers are assigned in with the structure N-NNN-NNNNNN. Sometimes, these are written without leading zeros for the second set of numbers, but in org-id.guide the leading zeros should be include (e.g. …

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Ministry of Trade (Ethiopia)

ET-MOT

The Ministry of Trade is the official ministry for business registration in Ethiopia. "The Ministry of Trade was re-established in August1995 under -- proclamation No 4/1995 issued to provide for the definition of powers and duties of the executive organs of the Federal Democratic Republic ofEthiopia (FDRE). The Ministry was …

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Georgian Revenue Service

GE-RS

The Revenue Service of Georgia (RS) operates under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Georgia. All individuals and institutions with a relationship to the tax authority are issued with an identification number. Governmental organisations and individuals register directly with the Revenue Service of Georgia (RS). Entrepreneurs (Limited Companies, …

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Jersey Charity Register

JE-JCR

The Jersey Charity Register register contains key information about each registered charity and, with some limited exceptions, is fully open to public inspection so that people can if they wish understand more about the purposes, finances and public benefit delivery of the charities registered in Jersey.

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Registrar General, Department of Justice

MW-RG

The Department of Registrar General under the Department of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is where companies and NPOs register in Malawi. They do not have a database of company information available online. "We are a government department under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs responsible for the registration and …

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Business and Intellectual Property Authority, Republic of Namibia

NA-BIPA

Namibia's Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) is the focal point for the registration of business and industrial property, and is responsible for the administration and protection of business and intellectual property. It registers domestic enterprises, non-governmental organisations, and foreign companies, issuing Business Registration Numbers and - in the case …

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The National Court Register (Poland)

PL-KRS

The National Court Register (KRS standing for Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy) number is required to be acquired by several types of organizations: companies (without Sole Proprietorships that register in CEiDG), non-profits (associations, foundations, charities), unions and public health institutions. An organization has to apply for a KRS number and pay a …

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National Identification Number of Companies and Associations (NINEA), Senegal

SN-NINEA

Any organization (company, association, NGO) operating in Senegal must be included in a directory of legal entities ([Source](http://www.impotsetdomaines.gouv.sn/fr/demander-un-ninea)). Registration takes place through several agencies, and a Numéro d’Identification National des Entreprises et des Associations (NINEA) (National Identification Number for Companies and Associations) is provided to incorporated bodies. A directory or …

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Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Eswatini

SZ-CIT

Companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are registered with the Government of Eswatini (Swaziland)'s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade. They receive a registration ID, which does not change over time. A full list of services that the Ministry provides can be found at https://www.gov.sz/index.php/services-sp-831484471, and specific information on company registration …

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Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand

TH-MOI

The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand (Abrv: MOI; Thai: กระทรวงมหาดไทย, RTGS: Krasuang Mahatthai) is a cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The ministry has wide ranging responsibilities. It is responsible for local administration, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, road safety, land management, issuance of national identity …

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Guernsey Registry

GG-RCE

All companies in Guernsey must register with the Guernsey Registry. This also applies to most charities and NPOs. The Guernsey Registry maintain a registry of all companies, charities and all NPOs in Guernsey. These are recorded in a publicly searchable webpage database for companies and also two separate lists for …

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Afghanistan Tax Identification Number

AF-TIN

TIN is a ten digit number which is issued to all individuals, companies and organizations that operate in Afghanistan. It is a permanent identification number and never changes, but the date of issue has to be renewed annually on the date of expiration.

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Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies

CA_NS-NVS_NVE

Find business or non-profit information on file for the province of Nova Scotia with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies. This includes official names, addresses, registration dates, names and addresses of recognized agents, and names of partners, directors and officers. This list entry was originally imported from the Open Corporates …

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Unified Social Credit Identifier

CN-USCI

Unified Social Credit Identifiers (USCIs) are used for businesses and other entities in China as a general tax identification number (TIN), but the online registry mentioned here only shows non-domestic NGOs. There is also a website for businesses (http://gsxt.gov.cn) but you will need to know the organisation’s name in Chinese …

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National Tax Registry

HN-RTN

The National Tax Registry register taxpayers in Honduras. The following organisations and individuals are obliged to register with the National Tax Registry: 1 All individuals or legal entities, national or foreign, domiciled in the country as taxpayers with tax obligations such as: payment of taxes, fees and contributions. 2 Taxpayers …

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Italian Tax Code / VAT Number

IT-CF

Companies (and some other entities) in Italy must register with the Business Register of the Chambers of Commerce. They are assigned a Codice Fiscale (CF) or Tax Code which also acts as their Partitia IVA (P.IVA) or VAT Number. Entities may also be assigned an Economic and Administrative Directory (REA) …

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Business Register of the Italian Chambers of Commerce

IT-RI

Companies (and some other entities) in Italy must register with the Business Register of the Chambers of Commerce. They are assigned a Codice Fiscale (CF) or Tax Code. Entities may also be assigned an Economic and Administrative Directory (REA) identifier.

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Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC)

JE-FSC

Companies and Non Profit Organisations operating in Jersey register with the Financial Services Commission (JFSC). A search of company information is freely available on the Commission website. There was no search available for NPOs at the time of last checks. Users should be aware that the identifier numbers are not …

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Electronic database of legal entities and branches (Krygyzstan)

KG-ID

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kyrgyz maintains the register of legal entities. It contains entries for many kinds of organizations, including: * Companies * Partnerships * Co-operatives * Trade unions * Local and state enterprises * Joint ventures * Small businesses * Political Parties * Credit unions …

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Electronic database of legal entities and branches (Krygyzstan) TIN

KG-TIN

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kyrgyz maintains the register of legal entities. It contains entries for many kinds of companies, including: * Companies * Partnerships * Co-operatives * Trade unions * Local and state enterprises * Joint ventures * Small businesses * Political Parties * Credit unions …

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Information Platform of Legal Entities (Lithuania)

LT-RC

"The Register of Legal Entities registers businesses, institutions and NGOs and collects detailed data about Lithuanian legal entities as well as branches and representative offices of foreign companies and organizations. The Register contains complete information (and historical data) about legal form and status of legal entities, fields of its activity, …

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Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission

NG-CAC

All companies operating in Nigeria must register with the Corporate Affairs Commission. NGOs also register with the Commission. This database is available through a searchable webpage. "The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria was established in 1990 vide Companies and Allied Matters Decree no 1 (CAMD) 1990 as amended, now …

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Chamber of Commerce (Netherlands)

NL-KVK

All companies and entities (including most NGOs) in the Netherlands must enrol with the Commercial Register, which is hosted by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Each entity receives a Chamber of Commerce (KVK) number upon registration. Basic company information is available for free and more detailed information, such as a …

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Office of Administrator and Registrar General

SL-OARG

The Office of Administrator and Registrar General in Sierra Leone is responsible for the "administration of and registration of entities such as business registration, land transactions, industrial property, marriages and administration of the estates of deceased persons as mandated by law". The types of business that can be registered through …

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Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

AU-ACNC

This list and prefix is deprecated in favour of https://org-id.guide/list/AU-ABN, since all charities are registered under their ABN. Deprecated description: "In Australia, charities must register with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) before they can receive charity tax concessions from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)." Charity Status can be …

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The National Centre of Community Organisations (Argentina)

AR-CENOC

Law Nº 25.855, de Voluntariado Social (Social Volunteering) established in 2004 a role for El Centro Nacional de Organizaciones de la Comunidad to maintain a database of civil society organisations (CSOs). "The CSOs that receive or intend to receive public funds must be included in the database, to carry out …

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Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau

BD-NAB

All NGOs wishing to carry out programmes in Bangladesh must gain permission from the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau. The Bureau keeps a list of NGOs, monitors funding and ensures the accountability of NGO projects. "Its prime objective is to provide one-stop service to the NGOs operating with foreign assistance and …

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NGO Board of Malawi

MW-NBM

All NGOs operating in Malawi must register with the NGO Board of Malawi. All NPOs must also register with the Registrar General. There is a pdf file with a list of registered NGOs, but they do not have registration numbers. New database is planned. "In line with Section 20 of …

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Ministry of Economy NGO Department

AF-MOE

NGOs wishing to operate in Afghanistan must register with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy. The register contains government departments, national NGOs and international NGOs.

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HM Revenue and Customs

GB-REV

Some UK charitable organisations are exempt or excepted from registering with the Charity Commission. This may be due to the nature of the organisation, it's historical status, or income threshold. However, these organisations can register for tax purposes with HM Revenue and Customs, and receive a registration number. This may …

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South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission

SS-RRC

The South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRRC) is an agency of the Government of South Sudan. It is the operational arm of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. The NGO Act 2016 added additional powers to the agency to register any NGO interested in operating in South …

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National Bureau for NGOs (Uganda)

UG-NGO

The Ugandan National Bureau for NGOs (NGO Bureau) is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Internal Affairs established by the NGO Act 2016 .The Act mandates it to register, regulate, coordinate, inspect, monitor and oversee all NGO operations in the country. It issues certificates of registration to NGOs.

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Department of Registrar for NGOs

ZM-RNGO

All NGOs, including INGOs, are required since 2009 to be registered here to be allowed to operate (Act 16, 2009). Registration needs to be renewed every 5 years. The year of registration/renewal is part of the ID but should be omitted.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

ET-MFA

All charities wishing to operate in Ethiopia must register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Details for how they register can be found in this document - http://mfa.gov.et/documents/10184/70245/NGO_Rule_English%5B1%5D%281%29.pdf/d20c730a-591e-4d3a-b9d8-a25aeb664904 Charities are registered but no openly searchable database yet available.

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Department of Social Developments

GH-DSW

All NGOs wishing to operate in Ghana must first register with the General Registrar's Office, and then apply for NGO status from the Department of Social Welfare (DSW). NGOs are then issued with a certificate that contains their registration number. There is no database available for search. "The Social Welfare …

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NGO's Coordination Board

KE-NCB

The NGO Coordination Board of Kenya registers NGOs and maintains a registry of organisation information. This information can be accessed by through request and after paying a fee. "The Board has the responsibility of regulating and enabling the NGO sector in Kenya. Our Mandate: To maintain the register of National …

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Social Welfare Council Nepal

NP-SWC

International NGOs wishing to operate in Nepal must register with the Social Welfare Council. Upon registration, these INGOs receive an Affiliation Certificate and an SWC Affiliation Number. This database can be searched on the website. Local NGOs do not need to be associated with the SWC, but may register with …

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NGO Board, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda)

UG-NGB

This list is deprecated and should no longer be used. Refer to https://org-id.guide/list/UG-NGO instead. All NGOs wishing to operate in Uganda now register with the Ugandan National Bureau for NGOs (NGO Bureau), which is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Previously, this registration was with the National …

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Global Research Identifiers Database

XI-GRID

The Global Research Identifiers Database previously assigned unique identifiers to research institutions. It has been deprecated in favour of https://org-id.guide/list/XI-ROR and should no longer be used. It recorded information on the nature of the research organisation, covering companies, education establishments, healthcare, non-profits, government and other entity types. GRID also recorded …

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The SMERU Research Institute

ID-SMR

The SMERU Research Institute is an independent body which conducts research on social issues in Indonesia. They also maintains a database of NGOs working in Indonesia. "The SMERU Research Institute is an independent institution for research and public policy studies. We professionally and proactively provide accurate and timely information, as …

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Jersey Overseas Aid Commission

JE-OAC

The Jersey Overseas Aid Commission is responsible for distributing international development funds from Jersey. But they are not responsible for registration of NGOs. No database for organisation identifiers has been found. "Jersey has been funding international aid and development since 1968, but the current ‘Jersey Overseas Aid Commission’ was established …

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  • JE

The Council for Non Governmental Organisations in Malawi

MW-CNM

The Council for NGOs in Malawi provides a range of support services and advocacy initiatives to NGOs working in Malawi. They do not appear to have the responsibility of registering organisations or maintaining a database with information. "Objectives: 1. To represent the collective interests of NGOs in Malawi. 2. To …

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Indonesia - NGOs registered at Provinicial Level

ID-PRO

Registration for NGO in Indonesia can be done at the provincial level. Because there is regional autonomy, each provincial has different requirements. This list was in the original IATI list, but current research has not been able to identify any publicly accessible registries nor lists of unique identifiers. A search …

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Lesotho Council of Non Governmental Organisations

LS-LCN

The Lesotho Council of NGOs provides a range of support services and advocacy to civil society organisations in Lesotho. They do not appear to have the responsibility of either registering NGOs or maintaining a database of identifiers. "The Lesotho Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (LCN) is an umbrella organizations for NGOs …

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Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

PK-PCP

The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy provides certification for NGOs working in Pakistan. Registration with the PCP is not obligatory for working in Pakistan and therefore not all NGOs will be recorded on the 'PCP Certified CSO List'. However, this list can be searched online. All NGOs are required to register …

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Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities

XI-BRIDGE

As of August 2020 the BRIDGE project has been shut down. It was led by four nonprofit partners – GlobalGiving, TechSoup Global, GuideStar, and Foundation Center – BRIDGE assigned a unique identification number, known as a BRIDGE number, to individual social sector entities around the world. Each 10-digit BRIDGE number …

OECD Development Assistance Committee

XM-DAC

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) maintain a list of organisations whom are involved in the transfer of 'Official Development Assistance' (ODA) financial flows. This list provides a useful fall-back source of identification for government agencies and multilateral organisations involved in aid, and in …

International Aid Transparency Initiative Organisation Identifier

XI-IATI

XI-IATI is a list of organisation identifiers that is maintained by the IATI Secretariat. Any publisher may apply to the IATI Technical Team for an identifier to be generated. "If a bona fide organisation is not registered with any recognised or appropriate registration agency (http://iatistandard.org/202/codelists/OrganisationRegistrationAgency/) they should contact the IATI …

Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

UG-RSB

Businesses and NGOs in Uganda register with the Registration Services Bureau and receive an identification number. This number can be used as an identifier. A publicly available database can be searched on the Bureau website.

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State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC)

CN-SAIC

The SAIC is the national body which ensures business rights in China, for both domestic and foreign enterprises. Businesses must register with the SAIC. The Enterprise Registration Bureau is the department responsible for enterprise registration. For further details on the procedure for starting a business entity, see this WikiProcedure - …

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Registered Social Housing Providers (England)

GB-SHPE

A statutory register of not-for-profit (housing associations), for-profit private, and local authority social housing providers, who are registered to operate in England. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA)[1] is the regulator for social housing providers in England and maintains the list. Fields indicate the designation of the social housing provider …

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Global Legal Entity Identifier Index

XI-LEI

Maintained by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation, the Index contains current and historical Legal Entity Identifier records. "The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character, alpha-numeric code based on the ISO 17442 standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It connects to key reference information that enables …

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Organization Identification Number - Register and identifier of legal entities, entrepreneurs and public authorities

SK-ICO

The organization identification number (IČO) is an identifier assigned to all types of legal entities, entrepreneurs and public authorities by the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. IČO numbers are registered in the Register and identifier of legal entities, entrepreneurs and public authorities (RPO). The RPO is the single source …

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Tax Identification Number

ES-NIF

The Tax Identification Number, Número de Identificación Fiscal (NIF), is a unique number given to every legal person and organisation (companies, associations, civil societies, public institutions etc.) required to pay taxes. The NIF is allocated by the Tax Agency [1]. There is no publicly available site to verify the ownership …

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Pakistan National Tax Number

PK-NTN

National Tax Number, commonly known as NTN is a unique ID issued by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) – the apex tax regulatory authority in Pakistan, to verify the registration of business. Individuals and organisations that are liable to pay income tax must have a National Tax Number (NTN). Organisations …

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Tax Identification Number (Poland)

PL-NIP

The Tax Identification Number (NIP) is used for tax purposes and can be assigned to any organization: companies including sole proprietorships, non-profits, government agencies. NIP is assigned to organizations in process of their registration. Till 2011 NIP number was also assigned to natural people (tax payers).

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REGON - Statistical number of an economy entity

PL-REGON

A unique number assigned to national economic entities, and to the local units of these entities in the national official register of national economy entities, REGON. The identifier provides no implicit or explicit information on the features of an entity. Every organization receives REGON number during the registration phase. Looking …

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Tax Identification Number (Cameroon)

CM-NIU

The Directorate General of Tax (Direction Générale des Impôts) of Cameroon issues a unique tax identification number (Numéro d'Identifiant fiscal Unique, or NIU) to all individuals and legal persons liable to pay tax in the country.

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National Board of Revenue

BD-NBR

The National Board of Revenue is the authority for tax administration in Bangladesh, including customs excise, VAT, and income tax. Organisations and companies registered with the NBR will be issued with a Value Added Tax Registration Certificate containing their BIN registration number.

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Tax Identification Number, Burundi

BI-NIF

Any individual, company, cooperative, non-profit association, non-governmental organisation or international organisation starting a commercial activity in Burundi must register with the Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) and receive a Tax Identification Number (Numero d’Identification Fiscale) [1]. There is a publicly available site to verify the ownership and validity of the …

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Rol Único Tributario de Chile (Taxpayer Number)

CL-RUT

Any company that will be subject to taxes in Chile must obtain a Rol Único Tributario (RUT). A RUT has 7 or 8 digits, plus a check digit. Identifiers should be presented without any punctuation and including the check digit.

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Unified Commercial and Social Registry (RUES)

CO-RUE

The Unified Commercial and Social Registry (RUES) integrates multiple commercial registries, including the NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria) which can be used as the unique identifier. This database can be searched online for free. "The CCB hereby informs that, in accordance with Resolution 71029 issued by the Superintendence of Industry …

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Kenya Revenue Authority PIN

KE-KRA

The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a number which identifies a person or legal entity for purposes of transacting business with Kenya Revenue Authority, other Government agencies and service providers in Kenya. A PIN may be issued to both individuals and 'artificial persons' such as companies, clubs, trusts and partnerships.

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Namibia Revenue Agency

NA-NAMRA

The Namibia Revenue Agency maintains the details of all businesses, non-profits and individuals who are required to submit income tax returns. All legal entities must be registered with the Revenue Agency upon incorporation. Information regarding an entity can be requested from the Revenue Agency by the registered representative of the …

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Tax Directorate

NE-DGI

All people, companies, NGOs and organisations undertaking economic or professional activity in Niger must have a Tax Identification Number (Numéro d'Identification Fiscale, or NIF). Theoretically, any natural or legal person, carrying out a professional activity, whatever its nature, is bound by the following registration requirements: * To sign a declaration …

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RUC Number (Peru)

PE-RUC

The 'Registro Único del Contribuyente' (RUC) number is an 11-digit tax ID number for any natural or legal person (such as a company) in Peru, and is provided and maintained by The Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (The SUNAT). The SUNAT, according to its creation Law No. …

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Tax Identifier Number, Palestine

PS-TIN

The Palestinian National Authority's Ministry of Finance issues a certificate with taxpayer registration data (بيانات تسجيل دافعي الضرائب). The number (الرقم) is the Tax Identification Number for the given organisation.

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National Revenue Agency

SL-NRA

The Taxpayer Identification Number, or TIN, is a unique computer-generated number allocated to each taxpayer, whether they are an individual, a commercial business, a Government department, public corporation, or a special body. As its name implies, the TIN identifies taxpayers for the purpose of all their tax and other revenue …

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Ministry of Planning and National Development - General Register for Non-Governmental Organizations (Somaliland)

SO-MPND

This Ministry covers the registration and operation of non-governmental, independent and not-for-profit organizations within Somaliland (Local, National and International NGOs). Registrations have to be regularly renewed. International NGOs can register or renew their certificates at https://mopnd.govsomaliland.org/articles/new-registration and local NGOs at https://mopnd.govsomaliland.org/articles/new-registration-2. Local NGOs will be assigned with an identifier after …

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Tax Identification Number (El Salvador)

SV-NIT

The NIT is required for all organisations, including businesses and NGOs. First step is online pre-registration at https://miempresa.gob.sv/ then in person with the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII) del Ministerio de Hacienda. Structure (all numerical): xxxx-xxxxxx-xxx-x digit (like 0614-241287-102-5). The first section (4 digits) is a municipality code, the …

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System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID, USA

US-SAM

The System for Award Management (SAM) of U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The System for Award Management website (SAM.gov) is an official website of the U.S. Government that allows users to register to do business with the U.S. Government. SAM.gov issues entities with a Unique Entity ID (UEI) which is …

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Economic Operators Identification and Registration system

XI-EORI

This site allows to validate EORI numbers and provides access to the information related to Authorised Economic Operators (AEO). An EORI number is unique throughout the EU, assigned by a customs authority in a member state to economic operators (businesses) or persons.

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Yemen Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation

YE-MOPIC

The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation registers foreign non-profit and non-governmental organisations with a physical location and address in Yemen. Organisations are granted a registration number that is provided on a certificate granting or renewing the license. This registration is renewed every two years but the number does not …

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Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour

YE-MSAL

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, Social Development Sector, issue licenses for the operation of associations, civil organisations and unions. These include a license number that appears to be based on the date of incorporation, and that is provided on a certificate granting or renewing the license. The license …

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Thai Revenue Department - Tax Identification Number

TH-TIN

This is the standard tax number issued to legal entities, domestic and foreign, that pay taxes or that pay income to employees. NGOs require one, too. Individuals can be issued with a TIN if they are a foreigner or if they want to register for Value Added Tax or Specific …

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Employer Identification Number - Internal Revenue Service

US-EIN

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assigns companies an Employer Identification Number (EIN) upon application. However, not all corporate entities are required to have an EIN. For tax-exempt entities (non-profits, charities etc.) the IRS maintains a list of EINs. Public listed company EINs are available via the Securities and Exchange Commission …

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Access to Registers of Economic Subjects

CZ-ICO

The ARES is an information system which collates data from several public registers in the Czech Republic. These include: Public registers comprising: the Commercial Register Federal Register, the Register of Foundations Register’s Institute, Register of Public Service Companies, Trade Register, and the Register of Economic Entities. Enterprises do not register …

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Canadian Revenue Agency

CA-CRA_ACR

Companies in Canada register with their provincial authority, e.g. British Columbia, and then they register with the Canadian Revenue Agency in order to pay corporate income tax and receive a Business Number. The code CA-CRA_ACR is used for Canadian Business Numbers. Non-profits and other kinds of legal entities may also …

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Ministry of Justice, Spain

ES-MDJ

The Ministry of Justice keeps a broad array of records, covering organisations, events, and individuals. Some of these records (such as organisations) are public and searchable, whilst others (civil registration) are not. This list covers the following types of organisations (roughly translated): "Property and Mercantile", "Mediators and Mediation Institutions", and …

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National Tax Service Business Registration Number

KR-BRN

The Business Registration Number covers the following types of organization, as designated by the middle two digits of the number [1]: - 01-79 sole proprietor liable for value-added tax (VAT) - 90-99 sole proprietor exempted from value-added tax (VAT) - 89 non-corporate religious organization - 80 non-corportate organization excluding religious …

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Tax Identification Number

ML-NIF

The Tax Identification Number (Numero d’Identification Fiscale) is issued to registered companies, and to branches of foreign organisations operating in Mali. There is publicly available register of assigned Tax Identification Numbers.

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Inland Revenue Department

NP-IRD

The Inland Revenue Department is responsible for the administration of Value Added Tax, Income Tax, and Excise Duty. In the performance of these duties it maintains a register of Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) the unique taxpayer identification number for Nepal. This register covers individuals as well as legal entities. Org-id …

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D-U-N-S Number

XI-DUNS

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number that identifies organizations on a location-specific basis. Companies, charities, and government agencies can all receive a D-U-N-S Number [1][2]. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) assigns and maintains D-U-N-S Numbers. The process for requesting a D-U-N-S Number varies by country, but organizations can typically …

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PermID: Thompson Reuters Permanent Identifier

XI-PID

Thomson Reuters Permanent Identifier (PermID) is a machine readable identifier that provides a unique reference for data item. PermID provides comprehensive identification across a wide variety of entity types including organizations, instruments, funds, issuers and people. PermID never changes and is unambiguous, making it ideal as a reference identifier.

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Wikidata

XI-WIKIDATA

Wikidata is a free knowledge base that anyone can edit. It holds linked open data about tens of millions of entities and more than one million of them are organizations. Each instition item can hold a wide range of statements, names in hundreds of languages and identifiers in other databases.

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Church of England Church Codes

GB-COE

Church Codes are a unique identification number supplied to each church building by the Church of England Central Services, which is part of the administrative bodies of the National Church Institutions that work together to support the mission and ministries of the Church of England. This code provides a unique …

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Registrar of Societies

KE-RSO

The Registrar of Societies is held under the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice. Interest groups in Kenya apply to the Registrar of Societies for both registration and exemption from registration of being a 'society'. But there is no indication that societies have legal/corporate foundation. There is …

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Guatemala Tax Identification Number

GT-NIT

The Número de Identificación Tributaria (NIT) is a number assigned by the Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria in Guatemala to every tax payer, including both companies, and individuals. Companies must register with the Commercial Registry (Registro Mercantil) online at https://minegocio.gt/ to be incorporated and assigned an NIT number.

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Fall back identifier sources

The following lists provide a fall back option when no other identifier sources are available…

Example Data Prefix

XE-EXAMPLE

List code prefix reserved for use in example data which require a valid org-id.guide prefix (e.g. for use in data validator testing).

Botswana Taxpayers Identification Number

BW-TIN

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) issues Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) to individuals, companies and other entities that may have a tax obligation. An organisation should be able to supply details of their TIN.

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Ministry of Foreign affairs

ID-KLN

All NGOs foreign to Indonesia who wish to operate in the country must register through the Ministry of Foreign affairs/ Kementerian Luar Negeri. "Registration Process: 1. INGO submit complete application documents to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs" [1] [1] http://www.kemlu.go.id/en/berita/informasi-penting/Pages/Registration-Guidelines-for-International-Non-Governmental-Organizations-in-Indonesia.aspx

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Taxpayer Single Identification Number (Mozambique)

MZ-NUIT

NUIT is the Mozambique Taxpayer Single Identification Number. It is made up of 9 digits split into 3 parts: the first digit stands for the type of entity, the middle part is a sequential number, and the last digit provides a checksum. Both individuals and corporate entities are assigned an …

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Tanzania Revenue Agency

TZ-TRA

"The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established by Act of Parliament No. 11 of 1995, and started its operations on 1st July 1996. In carrying out its statutory functions, TRA is regulated by law, and is responsible for administering impartially various taxes of the Central Government."[1] The Tanzanian Revenue Authority …

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Ministry of Home Affairs

ID-KDN

The Ministry of Home Affairs conducts a series of tasks in relation to legal practice and administration within Indonesia. However, no link has been found between the Ministry of Home Affairs and NGO/company registration. As a result, this code has been deprecated. Users can refer to ID-KLN (Ministry of Foreign …

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The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies

FR-INSEE

The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies provide a registration service for companies and associations with details being held on the SIRENE database. Information from INSEE is also contained in the RCS dataset, and so this organisation list is deprecated in favour of FR-RCS.

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