How to get a Tin ID in the Philippines

How to get a Tin ID in the Philippines

To get a TIN (Tax Identification Number) ID in the Philippines, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Required Documents:
   • Proof of Identity: Bring any of the following:
     • Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Local Civil Registry (LCR)
     • Passport
     • Driver’s License
     • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
     • Postal ID
     • Voter’s ID
     • GSIS ID
     • SSS ID
     • PhilHealth ID
     • Company ID issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP, SEC, or IC
     • School ID
     • Senior Citizen’s ID
     • OFW ID
     • OWWA ID
     • Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
     • Seaman’s Book
   • Proof of Address: Bring any of the following:
     • Barangay Certificate of Residency
     • Certified True Copy of Lease
     • Utility Bills (electricity, water, telephone)
     • Credit Card Statement
     • Bank Statement
   • Any government-issued ID not included in the list above, showing your complete name, address, and birth date
2. Fill out the BIR Form 1904: You can download this form from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) website or get it from the nearest BIR office.
3. Submit the Form and Documents: Bring the filled-out BIR Form 1904 along with the required documents to the BIR office.
4. Attend a Brief Interview: You may be asked some questions during the application process.
5. Biometrics and Photo Capturing: You will undergo biometric data capture, including fingerprint scanning and a photo.
6. Pay the Necessary Fees: Pay the TIN processing fee, which is typically minimal.
7. Wait for Processing: The processing time varies but usually takes a few days.
8. Claim your TIN ID: Once your TIN ID is processed, you can return to the BIR office to claim it. Make sure to bring the claim stub provided during your application.

That’s it! Once you have your TIN ID, you can use it for various transactions requiring tax identification in the Philippines.

Here are the 10 requirements needed to obtain a TIN (Tax Identification Number) ID in the Philippines:

1. Proof of Identity:
   • Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Local Civil Registry (LCR)
   • Passport
   • Driver’s License
   • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
   • Postal ID
   • Voter’s ID
   • GSIS ID
   • SSS ID
   • PhilHealth ID
   • Company ID issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP, SEC, or IC
2. Proof of Address:
   • Barangay Certificate of Residency
   • Certified True Copy of Lease
   • Utility Bills (electricity, water, telephone)
   • Credit Card Statement
   • Bank Statement
3. Any government-issued ID not included in the list above, showing your complete name, address, and birth date
4. Filled-out BIR Form 1904: This form is available for download from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) website or can be obtained from the nearest BIR office.
5. Biometrics and Photo Capturing: You will undergo biometric data capture, including fingerprint scanning and a photo.
6. Payment of Fees: Pay the necessary processing fees. The TIN processing fee is typically minimal.
7. Brief Interview: You may be asked some questions during the application process.
8. Claim Stub: Given to you upon submission of your application, indicating when and where you can claim your TIN ID.
9. Additional Documents (if applicable): Depending on your circumstances, additional documents may be required for verification.
10. Patience: The processing time may vary, so patience is necessary during the application process.