Joint Tax Board & FIRS Portal Guide

JTB TIN Verification & Search Guide

How to check, verify, and retrieve your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria using NIN, BVN, or CAC RC/BN number.

3 Simple Steps to Verify Your TIN Online

01

Visit JTB Portal

Open your browser and navigate to the official Joint Tax Board TIN verification portal at tinverification.jtb.gov.ng.

02

Select Your ID Type

Choose NIN, BVN, or Phone Number for individuals, or select CAC Registration Number for corporate entities.

03

Input Details & View TIN

Enter your Date of Birth or date of incorporation, complete captcha, and click Search to display your 10-digit TIN certificate.

Why Every Nigerian Business Needs a Verified TIN

Corporate Banking Access

Nigerian banks require your verified Tax ID before opening business accounts or removing Post-No-Debit (PND) restrictions.

POS Agency Compliance

Moniepoint, OPay, and PalmPay require merchants to submit a valid Tax ID alongside CAC registration to satisfy CBN anti-fraud directives.

Government Contracts & Tenders

To bid for public or corporate tenders, your business must present an active TIN and Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC).

Foreign Exchange & Importation

Opening Form M or clearing shipments through the Nigerian Customs Service requires an active corporate Tax ID.

Register Your Business & Get Free Automatic TIN

Skip the lines at tax offices. When you register your Business Name or Company through BusinessReg, your official FIRS/JTB TIN is generated automatically.

Start CAC Registration with Free TIN (₦30,000)