JTB Tax Identification Number (TIN) Portal
The Federal government of Nigeria is plans to make Tax Identification Number (TIN) Compulsory for all Nigerians and has directed banks to require customers to link their TIN to their bank accounts to avoid possible restrictions and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
What is Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Tax Identification Number (TIN) it is a unique identification number issued by the Joint Tax Board (JTB) through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to individuals and businesses in Nigeria.
The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is used to identify taxpayers and track tax related transactions.
Why Tax Identification Number (TIN) is important
1. TIN is used for paying and filing taxes
2. TIN is required for opening and operating some bank and business accounts in 2026.
3. TIN is Needed for government services, contracts and registrations etc.
4. TIN is use to helps the government monitor tax compliance
Common Issues and Solutions When Generating Your TIN Number Using BVN
Many people face some common issues when they are going to apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN). These common issues includes entering of wrong Date of Birth, wrong arrangement of Names which is not correct with your BVN.
First of all, your Name and Date of Birth that you are entering must match the details on your BVN. Do not enter First Name instead of Last Name, or vice versa. For the three part form, you only need to enter the First Name and Last Name. Later, when you go to fill in the rest, you must enter your Middle Name.
Some people say that everything they entered is correct but it is still not necessary to proceed for the registration.
The common issues is:
1. if you do not enter the details exactly as they are on your BVN, the system will not be able to process it.
2. if you repeat it five times, your BVN may be blocked. Blocking does not cause your BVN to have problems.
What it means is that you cannot get a TIN Number online with your BVN. In that case, you have to go directly to their office and they will do it for you.
How to Resolve issue of Exceeded 5 Failed Validation Attempts
if your BVN details failed validation more than 5 times, so the TIN portal will temporarily blocked further attempts for security reasons.
Option 1:
1. Visit the Nearest Tax Office
Go to the closet Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) office with the following details:
- Your BVN slip
- Valid ID NIN slip
2. Tell them: I exceeded the BVN validation attempts while generating my TIN.
3. They will: Reset the failed attempts
4. Correct your records
5. Generate or retrieve your TIN
Option 2:
1. Contact JTB Support by Email, WhatsApp or through call
2. Send an email to: enquiries@jtb.gov.ng or WhatsApp
3. You should include the following details:
- Full name (exactly as on BVN)
- BVN
- Date of birth
- Screenshot of the error
- Phone number
4. Response may take a few days
How to Apply for Tax Identification Number?
To apply for the Tax Identification Number (TIN), you need to visit JTB registration portal, search your details by enters your BVN and the Name and if your BVN is successfully verified you will be instructed to click continue to proceed for the TIN application form.
Alternatively, nigerians who want to apply for the Tax Identification Number can go to playstore/Google play in your Smartphone or computer to install Joint Tax Board (JTB) App to apply for TIN.
The JTB Tax Identification Number TIN is not accepting an applications for the TIN because of technical issues on the server. Interested candidates are strongly advised to install JTB App.
Note: The JTB Tin website is not working for now, the portal is fully accessible but you can not submit your details after filling out the required details.
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