Tax
What Is a TIN and How Do You Get One in Nigeria?
5 min read · Updated 5 August 2026
Learn what a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is, why your Nigerian business needs one, and how to get a FIRS TIN quickly in 2026.
What is a TIN?
A Tax Identification Number is a unique number issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or the Joint Tax Board to identify taxpayers. Registered businesses need it for tax filing and many transactions.
Why your business needs a TIN
You'll need a TIN to:
- Open a corporate bank account
- Bid for government and corporate contracts
- Obtain import/export permits
- File VAT and company income tax returns
- Access loans and grants
How to get a TIN
Newly incorporated companies are often issued a TIN automatically, but business names usually need to apply separately. We obtain TINs for ₦10,000 standalone, or free with our Express and LLC packages.