NRS, JRB Launch New Tax Identification Framework To Boost Transparency

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRD) have announced the implementation of a new Taxpayer Identification system aimed at strengthening tax administration, improving transparency, and enhancing service delivery across Nigeria’s tax ecosystem.

In a joint public notice issued by the two agencies, the new Tax ID initiative was introduced in line with Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which mandate every taxable person in the country to obtain a Tax ID.

According to the agencies, the Tax ID will serve as a single and unified identity for taxpayers, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal and sub-national levels.

The authorities explained that the initiative is part of ongoing reforms designed to consolidate taxpayer records, eliminate duplication, and improve the efficiency of tax administration nationwide.

They noted that the new system would simplify tax compliance processes, including registration, filing, and payment of taxes, while also enhancing accountability and reducing revenue leakages.

“The Tax ID is designed to provide one unified identity for all tax transactions and engagements,” the statement said, adding that the framework would also support data harmonisation across all tiers of government.

Under the new arrangement, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), financial institutions, and other organisations currently using the existing TIN Validation API are expected to transition to the new Tax ID system.

To facilitate the migration process, organisations requiring integration or validation services for individuals, enterprises, and business names have been directed to contact the Standardisation and Modernisation Department of the Joint Revenue Board.

Equally, organisations seeking integration services for corporate entities are expected to engage the Tax Automation Department of the Nigeria Revenue Service for access to the Tax ID API and related implementation guidelines.

The agencies said the initiative would strengthen revenue assurance mechanisms and improve visibility into taxpayer records, as the government intensifies efforts to modernise Nigeria’s tax administration system and widen the tax net.