The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) have announced that the Nigerian Tax ID Portal will go live effective January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to modernize and streamline tax administration across Nigeria. The agencies said the portal introduces a unified Tax Identification system designed to replace previously issued Taxpayer Identification Numbers.
According to the announcement, the Tax Identification, known as Tax ID, is a unique system generated number assigned to all taxable persons in Nigeria strictly for tax administration. For individuals, the Tax ID is linked to the National Identification Number, NIN, while for non individuals such as businesses and organizations, it is linked to the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, registration number.
The JRB explained that individuals can retrieve their Tax ID by visiting taxid.jrb.gov.ng or taxid.nrs.gov.ng, clicking the “Individual” tab, selecting National Identification Number, and entering their 11 digit NIN. Users are then required to click “Retrieve Tax ID”, enter first name, last name and date of birth exactly as captured by National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, and click continue, after which a 13 digit Tax ID will be displayed.
For non individuals, registered entities are to click the “Corporate” tab, select the appropriate organisation type, enter the CAC registration number as applicable, and click “Retrieve Tax ID”, after which the 13 digit Tax ID will be displayed.
The agencies stated that the use of the new Tax ID becomes effective from January 1, 2026, and will replace all previously issued TINs. They stressed that the Tax ID is strictly for tax administration purposes and assured taxpayers that its introduction will not lead to bank account deductions or closures due to non compliance.
They added that key benefits include unified identification for taxpayers, simplified access to tax services, and nationwide accessibility. The Nigerian Tax ID Portal is live nationwide, with taxpayers advised to visit the portal or contact their nearest tax office for assistance across Nigeria today.
