How to get a TIN as an individual (without a business)

What you need

• A copy of your National ID or passport
• A passport-size colour photo
• The filled TIN application form
• For rental income or property tax: your land documents too

Steps

1. Check you don't already have one: RRA has a "Search for TIN using National ID" tool.
2. Go to an RRA office with your ID copy, photo and filled form.
3. Submit the papers. RRA issues the TIN, free of charge.

Tips

• Individuals often need a TIN to own a vehicle, get a tax clearance certificate, or pay PAYE, rental income tax or property tax.
• Running a business? Register with RDB instead. Your company code becomes your TIN (see the business registration guide).

Official sources

• RRA: registration and TIN
• RRA: FAQs (January 2024)

Last checked: 2 November 2026 against RRA pages. If something here is out of date, tell us so we can fix it.