Part ofTaxes and levies

Get or confirm Tax Identification Number

Obtain, confirm or correct Tax Identification Number details using CAC, phone or existing tax records and save the result to the business profile.

You can use this service if:

  • you run or are setting up an SME in Nigeria
  • identity or cac details
  • tax contact details

It costs ₦5,000. NGN 5,000 assisted lookup or correction request; TIN itself is free. Payment is one-off.

Apply here — SME Center prepares the file, tracks feedback and hands off to Federal Inland Revenue Service on your behalf where required.

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You'll need to sign in to your SME Center account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one with WhatsApp and add CAC, tax and permit details later.

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your tin confirmation note.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your SME Center account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Upload the required supporting documents.
  4. Check your answers and submit.
  5. Pay the fee of ₦5,000 online.
  6. An SME Center reviewer will check your file, add feedback if anything is missing and update the status until you receive a tin confirmation note.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send WhatsApp updates when the status changes or feedback is needed.