APPLICATION FOR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (TIN)
Description
| Self-Employed and Mixed Income Individuals
| Estates | Trusts
| Individuals Earning Purely Compensation
Income | Non-Resident Citizens
| OCWs/Seamen Earning Purely Foreign-Sourced
Income | Corporations/Partnerships
| Government Agencies and Instrumentalities
| Local Government Units | One-Time
Taxpayers | Persons Registering
Under E.O. 98 (Securing a TIN to be able to transact with any government
office) | Related Revenue Issuances
| Codal Reference | Frequently
Asked Questions |
DESCRIPTION
Any person, whether natural or juridical, required
under the authority of the Internal Revenue Code to make, render
or file a return, statement or other documents, shall be supplied
with or assigned a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to be indicated
in the return, statement or document to be filed with the Bureau
of Internal Revenue, for his proper identification for tax purposes
(Sec. 236 (j) of the Tax Code).
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FOR SELF-EMPLOYED AND MIXED INCOME INDIVIDUALS
Tax Form
BIR Form 1901- Application for Registration
for Mixed Income Individuals, Estates and Trusts
Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date
- Mayors permit or application for Mayors
Permit (when applicable)
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Certificate
of Registration of Business Name (to be submitted prior to the issuance
of the BIR Certificate of Registration (COR)
Procedures
a) Accomplish BIR Form 1901 and submit
the same, together with the required attachments, to the Revenue
District Office having jurisdiction over the registered address
of the business establishment.
b) Pay the Annual Registration Fee (P 500.00) at
the Authorized Agent Banks of the RDO.
c) Pay P 15.00 for the Certification Fee and P15.00
for the Documentary Stamp Tax (in loose form to be attached to Form
2303).
d) The RDO shall issue the Certificate of Registration
(Form 2303).
Deadline
- All individuals engaged in trade or business shall accomplish
and file the application before the commencement of their business
operation.
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ESTATES
Tax Form
BIR Form 1901- Application for Registration for
Mixed Income Individuals, Estates And Trusts
Documentary Requirements
Ø Death Certificate of the Deceased
Procedures
a) Accomplish BIR Form 1901and submit the same,
together with the required attachments, to the Revenue District
Office having jurisdiction over the registered address of the estate.
b) Pay the Annual Registration Fee (P 500.00) at
the Authorized Agent Banks of the RDO
Deadline
Ø Application for registration shall be accomplished
and filed before filing a return, statement or declaration as required
in the Tax Code and payment of any tax due.
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TRUSTS
Tax Form
BIR Form 1901- Application for Registration
for Mixed Income Individuals, Estates And Trusts
Documentary Requirements
Trust Agreement
Procedures
a) Accomplish BIR Form 1901and submit the same together with the
required attachments to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the registered address of the trusts.
b) Pay the Annual Registration Fee (P500.00) at
the Authorized Agent Banks of the RDO
Deadline
-Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due
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INDIVIDUALS EARNING PURELY COMPENSATION INCOME
Tax Form
BIR Form 1902 - Application for Registration
for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income and Non Resident
Citizens/OCWS/Seamen Earning Purely Foreign Sourced Income
Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of the applicant employee
-Certificate of employment or valid Company ID
Procedures
a) Accomplish BIR Form 1902 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments to the employer.
b) The employer shall accomplish the applicable
sections of the application form.
c) Submit BIR Form 1902 to the RDO having jurisdiction
over the place of residence of the applicant or to the RDO having
jurisdiction over the business address of the employer.
d) The registrant-employee shall inquire from the
TSS of the RDO when the TIN can be issued and received by the applicant.
Deadline
- New employees shall accomplish and file the application within
ten (10) days from the date of commencement of employment;
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NON-RESIDENT
CITIZENS
Tax Form
BIR Form 1902 - Application for Registration
for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income and Non Resident
Citizens/OCWS/Seamen Earning Purely Foreign-Sourced Income
Documentary Requirements
- Passport with Visa of the Applicant
Procedures
Accomplish BIR Form 1902 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the RDO having jurisdiction over the place
of residence of the applicant.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due
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OCWs/SEAMEN
EARNING PURELY FOREIGN-SOURCED INCOME
Tax Form
BIR Form 1902 - Application for Registration
for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income and Non Resident
Citizens/OCWS/Seamen Earning Purely Foreign Sourced Income
Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date; or -Passport with visa; or
- Employment contract
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1902 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments to the RDO having jurisdiction over the place
of residence of the applicant.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due
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CORPORATIONS/PARTNERSHIPS (Including Government-Owned
and -Controlled Corporations) (Taxable /Non-Taxable)
Tax Form
BIR Form 1903 - Application for Registration
for Corporations/Partnerships (Taxable/Non Taxable), including GAIs
and LGUs
Documentary Requirements
- SEC Certificate of Registration (Certificate of Incorporation/Certificate
of Co-Partnership) or License To Do Business in the Philippines
in case of resident foreign corporation
- Mayors Permit or application for Mayors Permit
to be submitted prior to the issuance of the BIR Certificate of
Registration
Procedures
a) Accomplish BIR Form 1903 and submit the same together with the
required attachments to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the registered address of the business establishment.
b) Pay the Annual Registration Fee (P 500.00) at
the Authorized Agent Banks of the RDO.
c) Pay P 15.00 for the Certification Fee and P 15.00
for the Documentary Stamp Tax (in loose form to be attached to Form
2303).
d) The RDO shall issue the Certificate of Registration
(Form 2303).
e) Taxpayer must pay the Documentary Stamp Tax on
the Articles of Incorporation as prescribed under Section 175 of
the NIRC, on the 5th of the month following the date of issuance
of said article (per RR 4-2000).
Deadline
Corporations/partnerships/joint ventures shall accomplish and file
the application before the commencement of the business operation.
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES
Tax Form
BIR Form 1903 - Application for Registration
for Corporations/Partnerships (Taxable/Non-Taxable), including GAIs
and LGUs
Documentary Requirements
Unit or Agencys Charter
Procedures
-Accomplish BIR Form 1903 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the registered address of the government agencies and instrumentalities.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment any tax due
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
Tax Form
BIR Form 1903 - Application for Registration
for Corporations/Partnerships (Taxable/Non Taxable), including GAIs
and LGUs
Documentary Requirements
Unit or Agencys Charter
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1903 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the registered address of the government agencies and instrumentalities
or local government units.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due
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ONE
TIME TAXPAYERS (With No Previously Issued TIN)
1. PAYOR OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX INVOLVING SHARES OF
STOCKS
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
-Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of applicant (buyer and seller)
-Deed of Sale
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the registered address of the seller / transferror.
Deadline
Application shall be accomplished and filed before filing a return,
statement or declaration as required in the Tax Code and payment
of any tax due.
2. PAYOR OF FINAL CAPITAL GAINS TAX INVOLVING REAL
PROPERTIES
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of applicant (buyer and seller)
- Deed of Sale
Procedures
Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the location of the property.
Deadline
Application shall be accomplished and filed before filing a return,
statement or declaration as required in the Tax Code and payment
of any tax due.
3. PAYOR OF DONORs TAX FOR RESIDENT OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer and Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
-Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of the donor -Deed of Donation
Procedures
If Donation Is Real Property
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the place of domicile of the donor at the time of donation.
If Donation Is Personal Property
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the address/domicile of the donor at the time of donation.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due.
4. PAYOR OF DONORs TAX FOR NON-RESIDENT OF
THE PHILIPPINES
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of the donor
- Deed of Donation
Procedures
If Donation Is Real Property
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office No. 39
South Quezon City.
If Donation Is Personal Property
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, at RDO 39 South Quezon City.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due.
5. PAYOR OF ESTATE TAX - Decedent with legal residence
in the Philippines at the time of death
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
- Death certificate of decedent
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the domicile/permanent residence of the decedent at the time
of death.
Deadline
- Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due.
6. PAYOR OF ESTATE TAX Non-Resident Decedent
Without Administrator in the Philippines
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
Death certificate of decedent
Procedures
Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, at RDO 39 South Quezon City.
Deadline
Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due.
7. PAYOR OF ESTATE TAX Non - Resident Decedent
With Administrator in the Philippines
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
- Death certificate of decedent
- Birth certificate or any valid identification
showing name, registered address residence address, birth date of
the Philippine Administrator
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the place where administrator is registered or in the absence
of registration, in the place of residence of the administrator.
Deadline
- Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due.
8. PAYOR OF FINAL TAX ON WINNINGS
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
- Certification from awarding company/person
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over residence of the applicant.
Deadline
- Application for registration shall be accomplished and filed before
filing a return, statement or declaration as required in the Tax
Code and payment of any tax due
9. VEHICLE REGISTRANT
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of applicant
- Deed of Sale and Official Receipt or Cash Invoice
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over the registered address of the applicant.
Deadlines
- Application shall be accomplished and filed before transacting
with any government agencies or instrumentalities.
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PERSONS REGISTERING UNDER E.O. 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office, e.g. LTO,
NBI, DFA, etc.)
Tax Form
BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration
of One Time Taxpayer And Persons Registering Under EO 98 (securing
a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
Documentary Requirements
-Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address
and birth date of the applicant
Procedures
- Accomplish BIR Form 1904 and submit the same, together with the
required attachments, to the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction
over residence of the applicant.
Deadlines
- Application shall be accomplished and filed before transacting
with any government agencies or instrumentalities.
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RELATED
REVENUE ISSUANCES
RR No. 13-93, RR No. 2-96, RR No. 11-99, RR No.
11-2000, RR No. 3-2003 and RR No.12-2003
RMO No. 22-91, RMO No. 23-91, RMO No. 41-94, RMO
No. 48-94, RMO No. 54-97, RMO No. 54-98, RMO No. 82-99, RMO No.
11-2000 and RMO No. 10-2002
RMC No. 58-91, RMC No. 39-95 and RMC No. 6-2003
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CODAL
REFERENCE
Section 232 to 235 of the National Internal Revenue
Code
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
1) Who are required to register with the BIR?
Any person, whether natural or juridical, required
under the authority of the Internal Revenue Code to make, render
or file a return, statement or other documents shall be supplied
with or assigned a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), which he
shall indicate in such return, statement or document filed with
the Bureau of Internal Revenue for his proper identification for
tax purposes.
2) Are non-resident aliens and non-resident foreign
corporations receiving income from sources within the Philippines
required to register with the BIR?
No, tax due from them shall be remitted/paid to
the BIR by the payor who shall constitute as the withholding agent
of the tax (RMC 39-95).
3) If the taxpayer is engaged in VATable activity,
but the gross sales or receipts from business or practice of profession
is P 550,000.00 or below, is he required to register?
Yes, he is required to register as a Non-VAT taxpayer.
However, if his gross sales or receipts is more than P 100,000.00
but does not exceed P 550,000.00, he has the option to register
as VAT taxpayer. In the case of marginal income earners with gross
sales or receipts of P 100,000 and below, they have no other option
but to register as non-VAT taxpayer (RMC 39-95).
4) Are taxpayers required to register their business
annually?
No, taxpayers are required to register only once
before commencing their business. However, they are required to
pay the registration fee of P 500.00 annually.
5) Are there instances where the taxpayers are required
to register more than once?
Yes, registered taxpayers are required to register
again in the following instances:
a) Establishment of new branch/storage place/place
of production
b) Engaging in different business activity (i.e.
a VAT taxpayer engaging in a non-VAT activity or vice versa)
c) Major changes in business structure resulting
to change of ownership
6) When is the taxpayer required to apply for registration
and pay the registration fee?
New taxpayers shall apply for registration and pay
the registration fee before commencing their business. Thereafter,
taxpayers should pay the annual registration fee not later than
January 31 every year.
Note: Persons engaged in either VAT or Non-VAT taxable
business, whose gross sales or receipts did not exceed P 100,000
for the immediately preceding 12-month period is exempt from paying
the annual registration fee.
7) Where should a taxpayer register?
All taxpayers are required to register with the
RDO having jurisdiction over the head office, branch office, place
of production or storage place where inventory of goods for sale
or use in business are kept.
8) Are branches, storage places and places of production
also required to pay the Annual Registration Fee of P 500?
Each branch is required to pay the Annual Registration
Fee of P 500. However, storage and production places are liable
to the annual registration fee only when sales operations are conducted
thereat.
9) Who are required to register without paying the
registration fee?
a) Non-stock, non-profit organizations and
associations, not engaged in trade or business, and cooperatives
(RMO 41-94)
b) Government agencies and instrumentalities, government offices
not engaged in proprietary activities
c) Storage places/place of production/extension offices where no
selling operations are conducted thereat (RMO 41-94)
d) Taxpayers enjoying exemptions under R.A. 6810 (Kalakalan 20)
e) Persons engaged in either VAT or Non-VAT taxable business, whose
gross sales or receipts did not exceed P 100,000 for the immediately
preceding 12-month period (RR 11-2000)
f) Persons who will be engaging in business for first time whose
expected gross sales or receipts for any 12-month period will not
exceed P 100,000 (marginal income earner) (RR 11-2000)
g) Individuals earning purely compensation income/overseas workers
(Sec. 236 of the NIRC)
10) Are taxpayers transferring business address
within the year either within the same district or to another district
required to pay another registration fee of P 500?
No, since the annual registration fee is payable
annually, they are no longer required to pay the registration fee
to the new district office, provided the P 500 was already paid.
11) After complying with all the requirements for
registration, what document will be issued to the taxpayer as proof
of registration?
Certificate of Registration (BIR Form 2303)
12) When will the Certificate of Registration be
issued to the taxpayer?
The Certificate of Registration (BIR Form 2303)
will be issued not later than five (5) working days from filing
of application and submission of all documentary requirements, and
upon presentation of duly validated BIR Form 0605 as proof of payment
of Annual Registration Fee or Official Receipt.
13) Who will issue the Certificate of Registration?
The RDO having jurisdiction of the head office,
branch, storage/ production place shall issue the Certificate of
Registration.
14) How many Certificate of Registration (BIR Form
2303) shall be issued by the Revenue District Office?
For every Application for Registration, there shall
be a corresponding Certificate of Registration to be issued to the
head office and each branch, each storage place or each place of
production being registered.
15) How are the registered activities reflected
in the Certificate of Registration?
The RDO issuing the Certificate of Registration
shall reflect the registered activities in the Certificate by checking
the box(es) corresponding to the approved registered activities,
and cross- out the boxes not applicable. For example, if the registration
is for VAT only, the RDO shall check the box for VAT and cross-out
all other boxes.
16) Why is there a need to cross-out in the Certificate
of Registration the activities which have not been applied for registration
by the taxpayer?
This is to prevent the taxpayer from making undue
alterations in his Certificate of Registration.
17) What will the taxpayer do with the Certificate
of Registration and the Proof of Payment of Annual Registration
Fee?
The original copy of Certificate of Registration
and the duly validated BIR Form 0605 as proof of payment of Annual
Registration Fee are required to be displayed in any conspicuous
place in the head office, branch office, storage place or place
of production.
18) What are the instances when a taxpayer can apply
for cancellation of his registration?
A taxpayer can apply for cancellation of his registration
in the following instances:
a) due to closure/cessation or termination of business;
and
b) change in organization structure.
19) Is there a particular form prescribed for Application
for Cancellation of Registration?
Yes, BIR Form 1905 (Application for Registration
Information Update).
20) Where shall the Application for Registration
Information Update be filed?
It shall be filed with the RDO who issued the Certificate
of Registration. For VAT taxpayer, he shall further notify the RDO
where the Home Office is registered.
21) If a taxpayer is in doubt of his status as VAT
taxpayer, what is he supposed to do?
Go to the RDO who has jurisdiction over his place
of business and seek assistance.
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