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  • Non-residents
  • Individual Taxpayers
  • Registered Organizations

Seamless Tax ID
Retrieval

Retrieve your tax ID using an identity you already hold — your NIN, CAC or any other relevant government ID.

Select your tax category

To get your National Identification Number (NIN) via USSD, dial *346# on your mobile phone. You must use the same phone number that you provided to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) when you registered.

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What is a Tax ID?

What is a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID)?

A Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) is a unique number jointly issued by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) in accordance with Nigerian tax laws for the purpose of identifying individuals and entities for tax administration, compliance, and enforcement.

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Who Is Required to Have a Tax ID?

Since 1 January 2026, a valid Tax ID has been mandatory for accessing many public and private services, including banking, employment documentation, government contracts, and statutory filings.

All you can do with your tax ID

Your Tax ID is more than a number. Use it to confirm your tax identity, keep your records accurate, and access services across NRS and partner agencies, all from one secure place. And we’re adding more as the platform grows.

Retrieve your Tax ID

Look up your 13-digit Tax ID in minutes using your NIN, CAC number or registration details.

Retrieve your Tax ID

Download your Tax ID slip

Generate and download your official Tax ID slip to share with banks, employers and partners, or to attach when filing your returns.

Download your Tax ID slip

Manage your tax identity

Keep your details up to date, update contacts, verify ownership of your entity, and control who can act on its behalf, all in one trusted record.

Manage your tax identity