Here are solutions to the most pressing issues on Joint Tax Board (JTB) TIN registration and verification in Nigeria.
FAQs
1. How do I register for JTB TIN (tax identification number) online?
Please visit https://tin.jtb.gov.ng and follow the instructions to get started.
2. I want to process JTB TIN registration.
Please follow the steps in BRC’s article on Joint Tax Board (JTB) TIN verification and registration.
3. How do I register as an individual on the JTB tax form?
An individual can register for JTB TIN by filling out the registration form on the website https://tin.jtb.gov.ng/TinIndividualRequestExternal
4. I want to register for JTB TIN for my company (Non-individual TIN registration) but the online portal shows "Unable to load organization types at the moment". Is there an alternative way to complete the online registration?
There is only one official website for completing the online registration. You may try again later when the website is accessible.
5. How can I complete my TIN registration? I have filled the form online but it refused to be submitted.
You can cross-check if you have completed all the required fields or try again later when the website is accessible.
6. How do I renew my TIN?
TIN is a unique identification allocated to a taxpayer. It is not renewable but the same number throughout the tenure of a taxpayer.
7. I live outside Nigeria and need a bank verification number (BVN) to apply for TIN as an individual. However, I do not have BVN, and cannot use my national identification number (NIN). What should I do?
Nigerian banks have registration centers for BVN in different countries around the world. For more support, reach out to your bank to find out the center nearest to your offshore location.
8. How do I get the JTB TIN certificate?
You can get the JTB TIN certificate after your application for TIN has been approved.
9. I registered for TIN (individual) last week and I tried verifying it today but I am getting the response "No result found".
TIN verification is only possible after the application for TIN is successful and JTB has issued a TIN. It may take four (4) weeks or more for JTB to approve an application for TIN.
10. It has been over 2 weeks since I applied for TIN online, and I am yet to get verified.
TIN verification is only possible after the application for TIN is successful and JTB has issued a TIN. It may take four (4) weeks or more for JTB to approve an application for TIN.
11. I registered for TIN and received a confirmation, 'Your TIN creation has been submitted successfully. Below is your track ID: 123456789'. However, after two weeks, I have not received any TIN.
It may take four (4) weeks or more for JTB to approve an application for TIN.
12. I want to download my TIN certificate.
Check the mailbox of the e-mail address used to register for TIN. JTB usually sends the certificate to the registered e-mail address.
13. How can I access my JTB tin certificate after registration?
You can only access your JTB TIN certificate after the application for TIN is successful and JTB has issued a TIN.
14. I want to know if I have a tax ID (identification) or TIN.
You can check whether you have a tax ID or TIN with
- JTB: For an individual or a business, visit https://tinverification.jtb.gov.ng/
- Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS): For business, go to https://apps.firs.gov.ng/tinverification/
15. I have registered for TIN with JTB before but cannot find it again. How can I recover it?
You can search for TIN by entering the details required on the website link https://tinverification.jtb.gov.ng/