Verify a Nigerian Company's TIN — Free
Look up and verify a Nigerian company's TIN (Tax Identification Number) free on Fylings, by name or RC number, alongside its CAC registry record.
Is TIN the same as RC number?
No. The RC number is the company's registration number from CAC, identifying it in the corporate registry. The TIN is its Tax Identification Number, identifying it in the tax system. A company has both, and they aren't interchangeable.
Can I find a company's TIN for free?
Yes. Fylings surfaces a Nigerian company's TIN for free where it's available, alongside the CAC registry record. Search the company by name or RC number at fylings.com to see it.
Who issues TINs in Nigeria?
For companies, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issues the TIN, and the Joint Tax Board (JTB) maintains the national TIN registry that links federal and state tax authorities.
Why is a company's TIN not showing?
Usually the number isn't yet linked in a source Fylings can verify — for example, the company is newly incorporated or its TIN isn't exposed publicly. Fylings shows what it can verify and leaves the field blank rather than guessing. Request the TIN from the company and confirm it through official tax channels.
Do I need a company's TIN to pay them?
You can often pay without it, but you typically need the TIN to deduct and remit withholding tax correctly, issue valid tax invoices, and complete vendor onboarding and KYB checks. It's best to capture and verify it before the first payment.
How do I verify a TIN is valid?
Cross-check the TIN against the company's own documents and the matching registry record (name and RC number) on Fylings, note the source and last-verified date, and confirm through official tax channels for anything high-stakes.
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