FIRS Announces NIN as TIN for Individuals and CAC Number for Businesses from 2026

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a major reform in Nigeria’s tax identification system. Starting from 2026, the National Identification Number (NIN) will automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. For businesses and corporate entities, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number will be used as the official TIN. What This Means No separate TIN registration for individuals Simplified tax identification process Improved efficiency and transparency in tax administration All individuals and businesses are advised to ensure their NIN and CAC details are accurate and up to date before implementation. Advertised by ELITE COMPUTER TECH