Nigerian Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Registration
Your Nigerian TIN is required to open business accounts, file taxes, clear goods at Nigerian ports, obtain import licences and complete countless official transactions. You can register and manage your TIN from the UK — without a trip back home.
What is a Nigerian TIN and who needs one?
The TIN is a unique number issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) — or a State Internal Revenue Service — that identifies you or your company for tax purposes. Every taxpayer in Nigeria, including non-resident individuals who earn Nigerian income, should hold one.
Diaspora Nigerians often discover they need a TIN when they try to open a Nigerian business account, receive rental income, apply for an import licence or clear personal goods. Having the number ready before you travel home means documents, accounts and customs paperwork can move the moment you arrive.
What Nurud Travels arranges for you
- New TIN registration for individuals and business owners resident in the UK
- Recovery of lost or forgotten TIN numbers via FIRS channels
- Document preparation to prevent FIRS rejection and long re-submission loops
- Guidance through our partner ninuk.co.uk for identity-linked applications
Before you apply
Have your identity documents ready. Applying with a linked NIN & BVN makes registration considerably smoother, because FIRS validates your identity against the national identity database. If you are also expecting to travel, consider combining the process with your flight booking to Lagos or Abuja.
How quickly will I receive my TIN?
Once your application is submitted with complete documentation, FIRS processing commonly completes within a few business days. Incomplete submissions are the biggest cause of delay — our document review prevents that.
Can I get a TIN for my company from the UK?
Yes. Business TIN registration can be progressed from abroad with the company's registration documents (CAC certificate) and director details. We coordinate the required signatures and identity verification.