Changes to the TIN format for most categories of taxpayers

Changes to the TIN format for most categories of taxpayers

Changes to the Tax Identification Number (TIN) format for most categories of taxpayers

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has issued a letter to the professional bodies to inform that the TIN format for all categories of taxpayers, except individuals and employers, has been updated as follows:

Company, non-company and non-individual

Individual and employer

Previous format

C 50000000XX

D 20000000XX

IG 50000000XX0

E 96000000XX

New format

C 50000000XX0

D 20000000XX0

(No Changes)

This is effective from 1 January 2023.

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