TIN number from TRA is very important not only for a business but also for non-business purpose such as employment, one-time job payments and so on.
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) requires businesses but not street venders to have TIN number, which is registered either online or from their offices.
TIN number is essential to identify tax payers in the country, which is effective to boost national economy and development.
Having TIN number, it doesn’t not mean that you required for tax payment, for some cases it identify that you will be liable in coming years.
These are benefits of having TIN number from TRA:
- Access to receive payments from temporary or permanent jobs
- Ability to run a business
- Access for company establishment
- Access to receive payouts globally
- Access to work with big tech or communication companies
As I stated, this certificate is very important to boost economy and development, as many countries in the world depend on it to run their governments, if you do tax evasion or fraud while you’re running a business or service in the country, then you committing economic sabotage.
Importance of paying tax:
Help the government on provide essential services
Revenue accumulated from taxes help to provide social services like hospitals, healthcare, schools, education, roads, transport, clean water and electricity.
Supports national development
Taxes develop infrastructure, technology, railways, creating jobs thus improve living standard of citizens.
Maintain security and stability
Money came from taxes used to finance security institutions like Police, TISS, JWTZ and more for maintaining peace and security.
Promotes equality and fairness
Every business or person charged depending with earning capacity, so, everyone is involved depending with income.
Build strong nation
We have witnessed from world of today, most of countries that are better on accumulating taxes possess strong security, economy and development like Europe nations, United States of America, Canada, Australia, Japan and so on.
Help government to solve uncertain future
Taxes help to solve unexpected disasters, drought or wars because the United Republic of Tanzania has national reserve just like other countries.
After discussing the importance of paying tax, then let go through process of creating TIN number from TRA, as follows:
- Register your TIN from TIN Registration tab
Choose Application type
TIN Application without NIN
This is a special window for TIN Registration of Individuals without NIN who are Residents of Tanzania using their Registered Names and Recognized Identity Card. You will be required to enter a valid mobile No, ID type and attach necessary document to continue with Application process. You will further be required to visit TRA office for Biometric Enrollment.
TIN Application with NIN
This is a special window for TIN Registration of Individuals with National Identification Number (NIN). You will be required to enter an Individual’s valid NIN and mobile phone Number to continue with Application process.
Entry TIN Application
This is a special window for Entity TIN Application. Application process will depend on type of Entity Category. Category can be company, partnership and more.
Non resident (Foreign Principal) TIN Application
This is a special window for Registration of Non-Resident Individuals and Entities who carries economic activity in United Republic of Tanzania without having a fixed place in United Republic of Tanzania, and makes a taxable supply for which the Non-Resident is liable. Non-Resident Individual/Entity will be required to enter a valid domain email and the respective foreign phone Number to continue with Application process.
Administrator of the estate TIN Appointment
This is a special window for Registration of Individuals Taxpayers who are appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a deceased person who died without a will (intestate) or whose named executor is unable or unwilling to serve. You will be required to login and attach necessary document to continue with Application process
Digital (electronic service provider) TIN application
This is a special window for Registration of a Non-resident Individuals and Entities Electronic service providers/suppliers. You will be required to enter a valid domain email and a foreigner phone Number to continue with Application process.
Tax Portal Account Application using existing TIN
This is a special window for Individuals Taxpayers who are Residents of Tanzania with Existing Business or Non-Business TIN which was Registered without NIN to Register an Account which will be used for login into the Taxpayers Portal. You will be required to enter a valid Existing TIN without NIN and verify your existing mobile phone Number to continue with Application process.
Minor TIN Application
This is a special window for Registration of Minors who are below 18 years. You will be required to enter a Parent/Guardian TIN and attach necessary document to continue with Application process. The respective Minor will further be required to visit TRA office for Biometric Enrollment.
Choose TIN type:
Non Business
Business
Fill the required details as guided, make sure you complete all forms and steps as either non-business or business.
Conclusion: Fill the form and right details before making final submission. TIN number is very important as you should register and follow the online steps. No need to visit their office, just do the application type two with NIN, but if you don’t have then check other options.