The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is set to implement a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the country.
This will be done in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB).
The agency made the announcement in a public notice issued on its X handle on Monday, stating that the reform is backed by Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which requires every taxable person to obtain a Tax ID.
According to the NRS, the new system is designed to strengthen tax administration, improve transparency, and streamline service delivery across federal and sub-national tax structures.
The agency explained that the Tax ID would serve as a unified identity for all taxpayers nationwide.
“The Tax ID will serve as a single, unified identity for all taxpayers, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal and sub-national levels,” the NRS said.
“It is designed to consolidate taxpayer records, eliminate duplication, and ensure more efficient management of tax-related information,” it added.
The revenue authority noted that the new system would simplify tax processes such as registration, filing, and payment.
