NRS Introduces Unified Tax ID for Taxpayers

The Nigeria Revenue Service has announced the introduction of a new unified Taxpayer Identification system for all taxable persons in Nigeria.

The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board.

The agency disclosed this in a public notice issued on Monday, stating that the initiative aligns 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 NRS, the new framework forms part of broader efforts aimed at strengthening tax administration, improving transparency, and enhancing service delivery across Nigeria’s tax ecosystem.

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“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.

“It is designed to consolidate taxpayer records, eliminate duplication, and ensure more efficient management of tax-related information,” the agency stated.

The NRS explained that the new Tax ID would enable taxpayers to operate with one unified identity for all tax-related transactions and engagements across the country.

The agency also stated that the framework would simplify registration, tax filing, payment procedures, and other compliance processes.

According to the NRS, the initiative is expected to improve transparency by enhancing visibility and tracking of taxpayer records while reducing leakages within the tax administration system.

It added that the system would strengthen accountability in tax collection and harmonise taxpayer information across different levels of government.

The tax authority further disclosed that the new Tax ID system would replace the existing Tax Identification Number Validation API currently being used by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, financial institutions, and other organisations.

As part of the transition process, the NRS directed organisations requiring integration or validation services related to Tax IDs for individuals, enterprises, and business names to contact the Standardisation and Modernisation Department of the Joint Revenue Board for access to the new API and integration guidelines.

Similarly, organisations seeking validation or integration services for corporate entities were advised to contact the Tax Automation Department of the Nigeria Revenue Service.

The agency stated that the new framework is expected to support more efficient tax administration while improving coordination between federal and subnational tax authorities.