The Nigeria Revenue Service, in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has announced the implementation of a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the country.
The agency made the announcement in a public notice issued on its X handle today, stating that the reform is backed by Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which requires every taxable person to obtain a Tax ID.
According to the NRS, the new system is designed to strengthen tax administration, improve transparency, and streamline service delivery across federal and sub-national tax structures.
The agency explained that the Tax ID would serve as a unified identity for all taxpayers nationwide.
“The Tax ID will serve as a single, unified identity for all taxpayers, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal and sub-national levels,” the NRS said.
“It is designed to consolidate taxpayer records, eliminate duplication, and ensure more efficient management of tax-related information,” it added.
The revenue authority noted that the new system would simplify tax processes such as registration, filing, and payment.
It said, “The initiative will simplify tax compliance processes, including registration, tax filing, and payment procedures.”
The NRS further stated that the reform would improve transparency and accountability in tax collection by enhancing visibility of taxpayer data and reducing revenue leakages.
It added that the Tax ID framework would harmonise taxpayer information across all levels of government.
“The system will improve transparency by enabling better visibility and tracking of taxpayer records while reducing leakages and improving accountability in tax collection,” the agency said.
“The framework will also harmonise taxpayer information across all levels of government.”
The agency also disclosed that the new Tax ID system will replace the existing Tax Identification Number (TIN) Validation API currently used by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), financial institutions, and other organisations.
It directed all organisations requiring integration or validation services for individuals, enterprises, and business names to contact the Standardisation and Modernisation Department of the JRB for access to the new API and integration guidelines.
Similarly, organisations handling corporate entity validation have been advised to contact the Tax Automation Department of the NRS.
The reform is part of broader efforts by the revenue authorities to modernise Nigeria’s tax ecosystem and enhance compliance through digital systems.
