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Taxpayer Identification Number (NG-TIN)

List Type: secondary

How to use

The code for this list is
NG-TIN. When you have located the organization you wish to identify in this list, you should either:

Enter it in an identifier database field prefixed with NG-TIN.

NG-TIN-[ IDENTIFIER ]

Examples

              
NG-TIN-23227964-0001
              
NG-TIN-01567727-0001

Alternatively, use it within a two-part identifier, with NG-TIN as the 'scheme', and the identifier you have located as the 'identifier' field.

Description

The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a unique number given to Individuals, Limited Liability Companies, Incorporated Trustees, Enterprises, Cooperative Society, MDAs, Trade Association etc. for the purpose of tax payment [1]. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is the agency responsible for providing the Tax Identification Number (TIN)[2].

There is a publicly available site to verify the ownership and validity of the Tax Identification Numbers [3]. The search is done using the TIN number and the result returns plain text stating who the TIN belongs to.

[1]: https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php?title=Nigeria_-_Obtain_Tax_Identification_Number_(TIN)#Eligibility
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Inland_Revenue_Service
https://firs.gov.ng/
[3]: https://apps.firs.gov.ng/tinverification/

Coverage: NG

Search options

The TIN number needs to be requested from the company or organisation. After obtaining the TIN number, you can search using the number.

Find and use identifiers

The search is done using the TIN number and the result returns plain text stating who the TIN belongs to.

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