Fastest Guide: How To Register For JTB TIN Online Yourself (DIY)

As we draw the curtain of 2025 in a bit and transistion into 2026; here is a step-by-step guide on how to do JTB TIN Registeration— do it yourself (DIY) process.

Brand News Day Nigeria reports that the new Tax law requires you to have a Tax ID before you can operate your bank account by January 2026.

Therefore, if you are operating a bank account you will need a Tax ID in order to enjoy a seamless banking experience. However, FIRS has announced that your NIN will represent your Tax ID as an individual while CAC business Registered Number will replace TIN. It’s important to have your JTB TIN handy, as some banks are already asking for it despite the Federal Government, through FIRS, announcement that Nigerians shouldn’t worry about generating TIN anymore.

We have compiled a simple guide on how to register JTB yourself. Before now, it is No TIN, No Bank Account(s). However, the new development have upturned the above-statements about to be implemented rules.

You can get your JTB TIN by following these simple steps as stated below.

Notably, TIN stands for TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

How to Register for JTB TIN online yourself

Below are the requirements needed for the registration:

REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL JTB TIN

• Bvn
• Nin
• Title
• Surname
• First name
• Middle name
• Date of birth
• Sex
• Marital status
• Occupation
• State & LG of origin
• Email
• Phone
• Street no
• Street name
• City
• Local Govt of residence
• Nationality

 

1. Go to the website of the ‘Joint Tax Board’:
   www.jtb.gov.ng

 

Pick from the available options: explore JTB, Individual, business TIN, etcetera.

1. Select ‘individuals’ TIN

2. Select ‘Register for TIN’

3. Input your BVN; Date of Birth, e-mail, etc
   Click on ‘Get ID’

4. Click on Search

5. Fill what you do for a living

6. Submit and Get ID

7. Then, verify you are not a robot

 

Check your email for your ID

Wait for a week for your TIN number, to be sent to your mail.

If you find it difficult and couldn’t generate the JTB TIN, or it’s not sent to your email on time, if you would like to fast-track it or need an assistance for a hassle-free procedure m, click on the link HERE.