A Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for companies and by the relevant State Internal Revenue Service for many individuals, depending on your tax status. If you are an individual: Register with your State Internal Revenue Service (or thrRead more
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for companies and by the relevant State Internal Revenue Service for many individuals, depending on your tax status.
If you are an individual:
Register with your State Internal Revenue Service (or through your employer if you’re in paid employment).
Provide:
A valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, International Passport, or Driver’s Licence)
Your National Identification Number (NIN), where applicable
Proof of address
Passport photograph (if requested)
Once your registration is processed, a TIN is generated for you.
If you own a registered business:
After registering your business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), you can obtain a TIN through FIRS. For many newly registered businesses, the TIN is now generated as part of the business registration process.
If you only want to verify or retrieve an existing TIN, you can use the official FIRS TIN verification portal:
apps.firs.gov.ng
If you tell me which applies to you:
an individual (salary earner),
a public servant,
a business owner, or
someone registering a new business,
I can give you the exact steps for your situation.
No — tax registration (TIN) has NOT ended in Nigeria. Your friend can still register or even automatically get one depending on her situation. Here's the clear explanation 👇 What Actually Happened There has been a lot of confusion because of Nigeria's new tax reforms starting 2026: The Nigerian goveRead more
No — tax registration (TIN) has NOT ended in Nigeria.
Your friend can still register or even automatically get one depending on her situation. Here’s the clear explanation 👇
What Actually Happened
There has been a lot of confusion because of Nigeria’s new tax reforms starting 2026:
The Nigerian government made Tax Identification Number (TIN) important for financial and government services from January 2026.
However, registration did NOT end — instead, the system changed.
Now, your NIN automatically serves as your Tax ID for individuals.
👉 That means:
If your friend already has NIN, she may already have a Tax ID automatically
She may only need to retrieve it, not register again
Important Clarification
Also, some rumors said:
“Registration ended”
“Accounts will be blocked”
These are not completely true.
Authorities clarified that people will not lose access to their bank accounts, and the process is mainly to improve tax compliance.
What Your Friend Should Do Now
Tell your friend to try these steps:
Option 1 — Check if she already has TIN (Recommended)
She should:
Go to Tax ID portal
Enter her NIN
Retrieve her Tax ID
Some portals now allow retrieving Tax ID using only NIN.
Option 2 — Register Online (If she doesn’t have one)
She can still:
Register online (free)
Visit tax office
Use JTB app or FIRS portal
Registration is still ongoing.
My Advice (Important)
Tell your friend:
Don’t panic
Don’t pay anyone (TIN is FREE)
Try retrieving first before registering
Many Nigerians are confused because the government moved from manual registration to automatic Tax ID using NIN.
How Do I Get a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria?
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for companies and by the relevant State Internal Revenue Service for many individuals, depending on your tax status. If you are an individual: Register with your State Internal Revenue Service (or thrRead more
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for companies and by the relevant State Internal Revenue Service for many individuals, depending on your tax status.
See lessIf you are an individual:
Register with your State Internal Revenue Service (or through your employer if you’re in paid employment).
Provide:
A valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, International Passport, or Driver’s Licence)
Your National Identification Number (NIN), where applicable
Proof of address
Passport photograph (if requested)
Once your registration is processed, a TIN is generated for you.
If you own a registered business:
After registering your business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), you can obtain a TIN through FIRS. For many newly registered businesses, the TIN is now generated as part of the business registration process.
If you only want to verify or retrieve an existing TIN, you can use the official FIRS TIN verification portal:
apps.firs.gov.ng
If you tell me which applies to you:
an individual (salary earner),
a public servant,
a business owner, or
someone registering a new business,
I can give you the exact steps for your situation.
Has Tax Registration Ended in Nigeria? How to Get Your TIN if You Missed the Deadline
No — tax registration (TIN) has NOT ended in Nigeria. Your friend can still register or even automatically get one depending on her situation. Here's the clear explanation 👇 What Actually Happened There has been a lot of confusion because of Nigeria's new tax reforms starting 2026: The Nigerian goveRead more
No — tax registration (TIN) has NOT ended in Nigeria.
See lessYour friend can still register or even automatically get one depending on her situation. Here’s the clear explanation 👇
What Actually Happened
There has been a lot of confusion because of Nigeria’s new tax reforms starting 2026:
The Nigerian government made Tax Identification Number (TIN) important for financial and government services from January 2026.
However, registration did NOT end — instead, the system changed.
Now, your NIN automatically serves as your Tax ID for individuals.
👉 That means:
If your friend already has NIN, she may already have a Tax ID automatically
She may only need to retrieve it, not register again
Important Clarification
Also, some rumors said:
“Registration ended”
“Accounts will be blocked”
These are not completely true.
Authorities clarified that people will not lose access to their bank accounts, and the process is mainly to improve tax compliance.
What Your Friend Should Do Now
Tell your friend to try these steps:
Option 1 — Check if she already has TIN (Recommended)
She should:
Go to Tax ID portal
Enter her NIN
Retrieve her Tax ID
Some portals now allow retrieving Tax ID using only NIN.
Option 2 — Register Online (If she doesn’t have one)
She can still:
Register online (free)
Visit tax office
Use JTB app or FIRS portal
Registration is still ongoing.
My Advice (Important)
Tell your friend:
Don’t panic
Don’t pay anyone (TIN is FREE)
Try retrieving first before registering
Many Nigerians are confused because the government moved from manual registration to automatic Tax ID using NIN.