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Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Registration
A TIN is a unique 10-digit number issued free of charge by URA to identify a registered taxpayer. It is required to file returns, open a business bank account, import/export and apply for most other licences.
Who needs it
Any person, company or organisation that is likely to transact in any tax-related business in Uganda. Companies, partnerships and NGOs apply as non-individuals; owners apply as individuals.
Fees
Free
URA issues the TIN free of charge.
Documents required
- Certificate of Incorporation/Registration (non-individuals)
- Company Form 20 showing directors
- TINs of directors/partners
- National ID or passport of applicant
- Active email address and mobile phone number
Steps to apply
- 1Go to the URA web portal and select TIN registration
- 2Choose Individual or Non-Individual; for instant individual TIN, enter your NIN
- 3Complete the form (or download and upload the Excel template for non-individuals)
- 4Submit; for non-individuals the application is verified by URA staff
- 5Receive the TIN and login password by email/SMS
Key facts
- Processing time
- Instant (individual web form) to 1–3 working days (verified non-individual)
- Validity / renewal
- Perpetual (one TIN per taxpayer)
- Legal basis
- Tax Procedures Code Act, 2014; Income Tax Act, Cap. 340