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Asked: 2026-05-01T06:01:47+00:00 In:

How do I fill the e-Dividend form in Nigeria and where do I find my Tax Identification Number (TIN)?

During filling the e.devision form, I came across this,
1.tax identification number.
2.Rc number.
How do i provide those requirements in the form provided?

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  2. Ochoyoda
    Community Builder

    You’re filling an e-Dividend (often written “e-Dividend”) mandate form, and those two fields confuse a lot of people. Let’s clarify them properly so you don’t make errors. 🧠 1. Tax Identification Number (TIN) This is issued by 👉 Federal Inland Revenue Service ✔️ What to do: If you have a company: UsRead more

    You’re filling an e-Dividend (often written “e-Dividend”) mandate form, and those two fields confuse a lot of people. Let’s clarify them properly so you don’t make errors.
    🧠 1. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
    This is issued by
    👉 Federal Inland Revenue Service
    ✔️ What to do:
    If you have a company:
    Use your company TIN (you got it when you registered with CAC)
    If you’re an individual investor:
    Use your personal TIN
    👉 If you don’t have one:
    You can use your BVN-linked TIN
    Or generate it via FIRS TaxPro Max
    ⚠️ Important:
    Don’t leave it blank (some registrars reject forms)
    Ensure the name on TIN matches your bank/CSCS name
    🧠 2. RC Number (Registration Number)
    This comes from
    👉 Corporate Affairs Commission
    ✔️ What to enter:
    If you registered a company:
    Enter your RC number
    Example: RC 1234567
    If you are NOT a company (very common):
    You have two options depending on the form:
    Option A:
    👉 Write: “N/A” (Not Applicable)
    Option B:
    👉 Some forms allow:
    Leave it blank
    📌 Most Likely Your Situation
    From your questions, you’re probably:
    An individual investor (not registering shares as a company)
    👉 So you should fill:
    TIN → Your personal TIN (or BVN-linked TIN)
    RC Number → N/A
    ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
    ❌ Using wrong TIN (company vs personal)
    ❌ Leaving fields empty when required
    ❌ Name mismatch across:
    Bank account
    CSCS account
    TIN
    👉 This causes dividend payment failure
    🔧 Quick Example (How Yours Should Look)
    TIN: 12345678-0001
    RC Number: N/A
    🔚 Bottom Line
    TIN = your tax ID (personal or company)
    RC Number = only for registered companies
    👉 If you’re investing as an individual → just put N/A for RC

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  3. Anonymous

    I have some stocks bought for me when I was a teenager by my parents. FBN, UACN. I now have a CSCS account and I want to consolidate all my stocks under one portfolio. My mom doesn’t know where the share certificates are. Can you please advise on the best way to go about this?

    I have some stocks bought for me when I was a teenager by my parents. FBN, UACN. I now have a CSCS account and I want to consolidate all my stocks under one portfolio. My mom doesn’t know where the share certificates are. Can you please advise on the best way to go about this?

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  4. Ugwunweze Chiagoziem Nicholas
    Starter Entrepreneur & Business Growth Strategist

    When filling the e-Dividend form with JBT Registrars, those two sections usually confuse many people, but they’re actually straightforward. 1. Tax Identification Number (TIN) This is simply your tax number. If you’re employed or run a business, there’s a chance you already have one without even knowRead more

    When filling the e-Dividend form with JBT Registrars, those two sections usually confuse many people, but they’re actually straightforward.

    1. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
    This is simply your tax number. If you’re employed or run a business, there’s a chance you already have one without even knowing.

    You can check your TIN easily on the official JTB portal here:
    JTB TIN Search Portal

    If you’re filling the form as a normal individual shareholder and you don’t have a TIN yet, most times you can write “N/A” or ask the registrar if it can be left blank.

    2. RC Number
    RC means Registration Certificate Number from CAC.

    This part is mainly for registered companies/businesses.
    So if you bought shares as an individual and not as a company, you most likely do not have an RC number.

    In that case, just write:
    N/A

    So in simple terms:

    Individual shareholder:

    TIN → provide if available

    RC Number → N/A

    Company shareholder:

    TIN → company tax number

    RC Number → CAC registration number

    For most people doing e-Dividend registration, the important things are usually your:

    Name matching your share account

    Bank details

    BVN

    Shareholder/CHN number

    Signature and bank confirmation

    You can also confirm details directly from
    JBT Registrars

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