The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced a major simplification of the tax identification system, stating that from 2026, the National Identification Number will automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians.
In a public clarification issued on Monday, the FIRS also stated that registered businesses will use their Corporate Affairs Commission registration number as their official tax identifier, eliminating the need for a separate TIN.
The announcement is part of the new Nigeria Tax Administration Act scheduled to take effect in January 2026. The FIRS explained that the move aims to unify various tax numbers, close loopholes for evasion, and promote fairness by ensuring all taxable individuals are captured in the system.
“The Tax ID unifies all Tax Identification Numbers previously issued by the FIRS and State Internal Revenue Services into a single identifier,” the Service stated. “For individuals, your NIN automatically serves as your Tax ID… You do not need a physical card.”
The agency urged the public to disregard misinformation, assuring that the framework is designed to improve transparency and efficiency.
In a related development, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, confirmed that banks would be required to request a TIN from taxable Nigerians as part of the new administration framework starting January 1, 2026.
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