The National Identification Number issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has now automatically become a Tax ID starting from January 2026,
This was revealed in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws posted on X by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
The Service also noted that for registered businesses, the RC number issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) automatically becomes their tax ID under the new tax system.
It, however, noted that this requirement was not new, adding that it had existed since the Finance Act 2019 and had been strengthened under the NTAA.
The FIRS added that the new tax ID systems simplified identification, reduced duplication, closed loopholes for tax evasion, and ensured fairness
The Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) billed to come into force from January 2026, mandates the use of Tax ID for certain transactions, according to the campaign.
The declaration comes amidst concerns over a provision of the tax laws mandating a Tax ID for bank account ownership.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.