The Joint Tax Board (JTB) of Nigeria has issued a guideline on how to generate a tax ID number online, according to a statement issued by the JTB, now known as the Joint Revenue Board and the Nigerian Revenue Services, formerly known as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
The post reads, “The portal, which goes live from January 1, 2026, will allow individual Nigerians and businesses to retrieve their tax identification number (Tax ID) using either the National Identification Number (NIN) for individuals and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number for businesses.”
The process for non-individuals (registered entities) is as follows: Visit https://taxid.firs.gov.ng/; Click on the “Corporate” tab; Select the appropriate organisation type; Enter your CAC registration number, as applicable; Click “Retrieve Tax ID,” and then the 13-digit Tax ID will be displayed.
For individuals: Visit https://taxid.firs.gov.ng/; Click on the “Individual” tab on the homepage; Select National Identification Number (NIN); Enter your 11-digit NIN; click on “Retrieve Tax ID”; enter “First Name,” “Last Name,” and “Date of Birth” exactly as captured by NIMC; click “Continue”; the 13-digit Tax ID will then be displayed.
The Tax ID is a unique 13-digit number which is required for tax administration and banking purposes.
The JTB stated that the new tax ID will replace any previously issued tax ID numbers, adding that introduction of the tax ID will not result in deductions from bank account or closures due to non-compliance.
The Board also noted that the move is aimed at simplifying access to tax-related services and also ensuring nationwide accessibility.
