Why your NIN is replacing your TIN

For years, Ugandans have had to keep track of two different identification numbers for two closely related purposes. The National Identification Number (NIN), issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), identifies an individual as a citizen or resident, while the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), identifies a person for tax purposes.

Cabinet has approved the use of the NIN as the tax identification number for individual taxpayers, marking a significant shift in how Uganda identifies and manages taxpayers….