New JRB Tax ID (Old JTB TIN) Registration Guide Nigeria

Are you an individual, corporate body or an NGO looking forward to obtaining a Tax ID with the Joint Revenue Tax Board?, In this guide, I will walk you through the JTB (Now JRB) TIN Online registration portal in Nigeria and how you can stay compliant with the tax authorities

2026 Update:

Nigeria has replaced the Joint Tax Board (JTB) framework with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) following the implementation of the Joint Revenue Board Act 2025.

The Old JTB Registration process has been replaced by the new JRB Tax ID system administered through the Joint Revenue Board and Nigerian Revenue Service.

This Guide has been updates to explain both the previous system and the current application process

The tax system under the Tinubu government has witnessed a lot of changes and transformations in recent weeks. This change, coupled with the new tax policy, has raised eyebrows heading into 2026.

The tax websites have also been updated to comply with this policy.  Every citizen is now expected to register with the tax authority either as an individual or a corporate body to obtain a Tax Identification Number.

The new tax regime is focused on a progressive tax system that will revolutionize tax administration and compliance.

Nigeria is a country that adopts a progressive tax system. This means, the higher your income, the higher the tax burden.

The tax regime is aimed at achieving the following;

• Encourage more people to pay tax by widening the tax net
• Identify those not staying compliant
• Punish tax evaders
• Unify the whole tax system in Nigeria to reduce multiple taxation
• Every individual, corporate body or association is mandated to register with a tax authority and obtain a Tax Identification Number.
• Harmonizing and integrating all taxes on the taxpromax online platform

However, this can not be achieved without the first approach, which is getting registered with the tax authority and obtaining a Tax ID.

The Joint Tax Board happens to be one of tax bodies in Nigeria that issues a Tax ID to businesses and individuals for the aim of fostering tax administration and collection in Nigeria.

What is JTB TIN in Nigeria (Old)?

The JTB TIN is a Tax Identification Number issued by the Joint Tax Board in Nigeria to taxpayers. In collaboration with FIRS and State Revenue Authorities, the tax ID serves as a single unique tax identifier for both Federal and State tax obligations.

Established under the provisions of Section 86(1) of the PITA, 2004, the Joint Tax Board has been a powerful arm of taxation in Nigeria, collecting and remitting state taxes to the federal government.

While FIRS focuses on collecting and remitting federal taxes, the Joint Tax Board focuses its attention and jurisdiction more on state taxes.

Why You Need a Tax Identification Number in Nigeria

With the new tax regime, every taxpayer in Nigeria is required to obtain a Tax Identification Number.

Below are the key importance of having the JTB TIN

• Without a Tax ID, it will be difficult to pay taxes. Failure to pay taxes is a crime
• Some banks require a JTB TIN from businesses before they can open a corporate bank account
• Having a TIN enable effective tracking of tax payments and ensures accurate tax reporting.
• Having a record of tax payments helps to avoid cases of multiple taxation on the same income.
• TIN is a core requirement for securing industry permits and licensing
• It facilitates smooth business transactions and encourages transparency and accountability, reducing tax evasion and ensuring compliance with VAT obligations
• Having a TIN isn’t just for tax payment; it is a passport for your business growth and success.
• For International recognition, e.g securing a DUNS Number, a TIN is highly required.
• TIN opens doors to employment, government certifications like NSITF certificate and entrepreneurship 

Requirements for JTB TIN Online Registration (Old Method)

To successfully obtain a JTB TIN in Nigeria via the online portal, you must have the following.

Details Needed for Individuals

• Name of the individual
• DOB
• BVN
• NIN
• Place of birth
• Phone Number
• Email

Checklist For Business Name (Enterprise)

• Name of the business
• BN Number
• Proprietor details
• Nature of business category
• Email address
• Phone Number

Details Needed for Companies (Limited Liability)

• Name of the company
• RC Number
• Director/Shareholder details
• Nature of business category
• Email address
• Phone Number

Details Needed for NGO

• Name of the NGO
• IT Number
• Trustee details
• Nature of activity
• Phone Number
• Email

Step Guide to JTB TIN Online Registration in Nigeria (Old)

The JTB TIN can be registered in two ways

• Through the online portal
• By using the app

How To Obtain JTB TIN On The Online Portal

The first step to achieving this is to have the details of the entity in place. If you are doing business for a name, company or NGO, it will be good to have the status report document from CAC handy.

• Visit the JTB website
• Select to TIN application for non-individuals
• Click on the organization from the first column.
• If you are applying it for a Business Name, select Business Name and not sole proprietor from the category.
• If you are applying to a company, select a.
• Input the RC, BN or IT Number depending on the entity you want to register (leave no space, eg BN6727351)
• Move to the entity name, and the portal will automatically bring out the name of the entity you are trying to register for TIN.
• Proceed to the next page and fill in the essential information such as phone number, email address, business category, city and house no. Ensure all details are correct.
• In the case of multiple parties, use the details of the real owner of the business.
• Once you have completed every detail, ignore those without a red asterisk * and submit
• Wait for like one minute, and the portal will issue you a request ID. Copy this ID and keep it somewhere safe. If the request ID gets missing, you are on your own ooo!!

If your JTB TIN registration is for an individual and not a corporate body, follow the steps below.

• Visit the JTB individual portal as usual
• Input your BVN
• Input your date of birth, first name and last name and search
• Fill other information required and submit.
• Obtain your Request ID and keep safe.

How To Obtain JTB TIN On The App

Alternatively, the TIN can also be obtained via the official app. To achieve this

• Download the JTB App from the Play Store
• Launch the app
• Select the organization type
• Input your entity number (e.g BN727272 or RC928282 or IT83882)
• Proceed and fill in every other requirement and click to submit
• Obtain your request ID and keep it safe

How To Fastrack JTB TIN Online

The process of registering for a JTB TIN in Nigeria is very smooth and straightforward. However, getting the application approved, and a certificate issued is where the issue lies.

While the portal allows everybody to register for TIN online, the government body has stopped approving applications free of charge, hence the rising need for JTB online fast-tracking

Fastracking is a way of getting it approved by paying someone (the approving officer) or an insider to facilitate the approval process in the shortest possible time.

At Legacy Benjamin Consult, we specialize in JTB TIN fastracking services. Instead of getting anxious and feeling disappointed, why not entrust us with your TIN needs?

Send us a DM on WhatsApp @ 08066108299 and relax as we take charge from there to fast-track your TIN.

Whether you want the whole CAC registration to TIN application done, or you need our other corporate services, we are just a fingertip away from you, and we will deliver while you spend time on more important things.

JTB TIN Verification (Old Method)

The verification stage is usually the last stage of the TIN application process. This is where the Joint Tax Board TIN certificate is officially issued by the board to the taxpayer.

There are two ways to verify and get your certificate

• Through the App
• By using the online portal

The app is currently having issues. Therefore, we can only verify and obtain the TIN via the website.e

• Visit the JTB TIN Verification portal
• Select the year the entity was registered (as shown on the CAC document)
• Input the BN or RC, or IT number of the entity (e.g BN822627)
• Click on verify
• The portal will display “verification successful” and issue the certificate to you.
• Click to download the certificate. There is also an option to send to email.

Common Challenges With Old JTB TIN Online Registration

• Portal errors and delays
• Issues with CAC documents and name mismatches
• CAC sometimes assign the same registration numbers to multiple entities. E.g. a Business Name and Company having the same registered number.
• Upgrade on the JTB portal can cause delays
• Inability tost-track hinders certificate approval

UPDATE

JTB TIN Has Been Replaced With Joint Revenue Board

Nigeria has fully migrated from Joint Tax Board (JTB) Tax Identification Number (TIN) to a unified 13-digit Tax ID system.

The modernized platform, jointly implemented by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), requires all taxable individuals and businesses to retrieve their new Tax ID online

How To Apply For The New JRB Tax ID in Nigeria

Before the inception of the new tax laws and tax administration, the old method of getting a TIN number was quite difficult.

Following the recent public notice issued by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) on the implementation of the Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system.

Nigeria is transitioning from the use of the traditional Tax Identification Number (TIN) to the new and more robost Tax ID as the primary and unique taxpayer identifier, in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), 2025.

JRB Individual Tax ID Registration

Below is how you can apply for the new Joint Revenue Board (JRB) Tax ID

• Vist the JRB Website
• Click to select Individual TIN
• A new page will pop up, nput your first name, last name and date of birth
• Click to consent to the request and verify you are human
• Click on submit and you will get your individual JRB tax ID

JRB Corporate Tax ID Registration

• Vist the JRB Website
• Click to select Corporate
• Select from the options, your organization type, Business Name, Company, Incorporated Trustee, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
• Input your CAC registered number (e.g BN, RC, or IT number without the alphabets, just the digits)
• Click retriev tax ID and the number will be given to you.

Apply For JRB Tax ID For Other Entities

This is for entities that are not Business names, companies or NGOS

• Vist the JRB Website
• Click to select others
• Select from the options, your organization type, Federal Ministry, Department or Agency of government, State Ministry, Department or Agency of Government, Professional Bodies, Embassies, Consultants, and Non resident entity After selection, on the next page, you will be asked to provide details of your entity
• Click retriev tax ID and the number will be given to you.

Who Needs The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) Tax ID?

The following persons must apply and obtain the the JRB tax ID

• Individuals
• Companies
• NGOs
• MDAs of government
• Professional bodies
• Partners
• Embasis
• Any other person or body engaing in trade or business in Nigeria