How to know my TIN no.?

TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) is a unique identification number required for every business enterprise registered under VAT. A TIN typically contains 11 characters and is provided by the IT department to all the business entities willing to register under VAT or CST. All receiving and sending companies are required to mention TIN on all documents pertaining to the deals like an invoice, sales order, quotation etc.

There is no one standard procedure for TIN application. It varies from state to state.

Documents Required

The following is a checklist of documents that are usually required in most states in India for registration of TIN.

• Identity proof
• Address proof
• Address proof of the business that has applied for it
• PAN Card of proprietor
• 4 – 6 passport sized photographs of the concerned proprietor
• Reference

How to Apply

Follow the below procedure to apply for TIN number. However, it is subject to change based on the state that has received the application.

• Sign up on the VAT portal of the relevant state government with a unique login ID.

• Fill up the application available on the portal with required details and upload the essential documents.

• The submitted application is verified by the Commercial Tax Department of the concerned state, following which a provisional certification and TIN is allotted.

• A VAT Inspector employed by the state government visits the business address as a part of the final verification and issues the final certification.