TIN registration in Nigeria — get your Tax Identification Number in days
TIN registration for individuals, business names and companies with JTB and FIRS — done for you, anywhere in Nigeria. Needed for corporate bank accounts, government contracts, SCUML, import licences and tax compliance.
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is the unique number the Joint Tax Board (JTB) and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) use to identify every taxpayer in Nigeria. Banks will not open a corporate account without it, tender boards and MDAs ask for it, and you need it to get a tax clearance certificate (TCC), register for VAT or apply for SCUML.
The TIN process — portal errors, wrong document formats, duplicate records tied to your BVN — trips up many people. Topweb Technologies verifies whether you already have a TIN, registers you if not, and delivers your TIN certificate as a PDF.
- Individual TIN (JTB) via BVN / NIN
- Business name TIN (FIRS)
- Company TIN (FIRS)
- Incorporated trustees / NGO TIN
- TIN verification & retrieval of forgotten TIN
- VAT registration and tax clearance (TCC) support
TIN registration cost
| Service | Topweb price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Individual TIN (JTB) | from ₦5,000 | 1–3 working days |
| Business name TIN (FIRS) | from ₦10,000 | 2–5 working days |
| Company (Ltd) TIN (FIRS) | from ₦10,000 | 2–5 working days |
| TIN verification / retrieval | Free with any service | Same day |
| Bundle: CAC + TIN + SCUML | Ask for bundle price | 2–3 weeks |
All-in prices — verification, correct filing, follow-up with FIRS/JTB and delivery of your certificate included.
Documents needed for TIN registration
Individual
- BVN or NIN
- Valid ID (NIN slip, passport, driver’s licence, voter’s card)
- Phone number and email
- Residential address
- Date of birth
Business / company
- CAC certificate of registration / incorporation
- CAC status report or form showing directors / proprietors
- Memorandum & articles (Ltd only)
- Utility bill for the business address
- Valid ID of a director / proprietor
- Company phone number and email
TIN registration in 4 steps
Send your documents
On WhatsApp. We first check if a TIN already exists for your BVN/NIN or RC number.
We register
Filed on the JTB or FIRS TaxPro-Max portal with the correct classification.
We follow up
FIRS queries answered the same day; no queue, no repeat visits.
TIN delivered
Your TIN and certificate sent as PDF, ready for the bank.
Why get your TIN through us
No duplicates
We verify first. Duplicate TINs cause bank rejections and take weeks to fix.
Fast
Most individual TINs in 1–3 days; company TINs in under a week.
Bundle with CAC & SCUML
One WhatsApp thread for CAC → TIN → SCUML, in the order banks need.
Anywhere in Nigeria
Fully remote. Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, Abuja or the diaspora.
TIN registration — frequently asked questions
How much does TIN registration cost?
Topweb’s TIN registration is ₦5,000 for individuals and from ₦10,000 for business names and companies — verification, filing, follow-up and delivery of your TIN certificate as PDF included.
How do I get a TIN number in Nigeria?
Individuals with a BVN or NIN are usually issued a TIN automatically by JTB — you can check it on the JTB TIN verification portal. If none exists, we register you. Companies and business names are registered with FIRS using the CAC certificate. Full step-by-step guide here.
How long does TIN registration take?
Individual TIN: usually 1–3 working days. Company / business name TIN with FIRS: 2–5 working days, sometimes longer if FIRS requests additional documents. We follow up so it doesn’t sit in a queue.
What documents are needed for a company TIN?
CAC certificate, status report or CAC form showing directors, memorandum and articles (for Ltd), a utility bill for the business address, a valid ID of a director, and the company email and phone number.
What is the difference between JTB TIN and FIRS TIN?
It is one national TIN database. JTB (Joint Tax Board) issues TINs to individuals through state tax authorities; FIRS registers companies and business names for federal taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT). Your TIN works across both.
Do I need a TIN to open a corporate bank account?
Yes. Since 2020 banks require a TIN for every business and corporate account. Many banks also require it for individual accounts above certain thresholds.
Can I get a TIN without CAC registration?
As an individual, yes — your personal TIN is tied to your BVN/NIN. For a business or company TIN, you must be registered with CAC first. We can do both.
How do I check or verify my TIN?
Use the JTB TIN verification portal with your BVN, NIN or registration number. We check for you for free before registering so you don’t end up with a duplicate.
Get your TIN this week
Send your BVN/NIN or CAC certificate on WhatsApp — we’ll check whether you already have a TIN, free.