Tax Identification Number

United Kingdom For most individuals in the UK the TIN will be their National Insurance Number .

The South African Tax Identification number is only issued by the South African Revenue Service and can be found on all Taxpayer specific correspondence addressed to the Taxpayer. An Income Tax Reference number is only issued by SARS when a person/entity registers for Income Tax purposes.

The TIN in Australia is referred to as the Tax File Number (TFN) . The TFN is used by individuals and entities that have a need to interact with the ATO.

How to apply for a TIN if you’re unemployed: 4 steps.