Q1: What is the NRS Tax Identification Number (Tax ID)?
A: The NRS Tax ID is a 13‑digit unique number issued by the National Revenue Service for businesses. It replaces previous FIRS and JTB TINs and is now used for all business verification and tax compliance.
Q2: I already have a FIRS or JTB TIN. Do I need to get a new NRS Tax ID?
A: Yes. To align with the new regulatory framework, all businesses must use a valid NRS-issued Tax ID.
Q3: How do I get an NRS Tax ID?
A: You can obtain your NRS Tax ID from your state or local revenue authority. Most states offer online registration, and you will need your business details and identification. Once issued, your NRS Tax ID can be used to complete Kuda business account verification. You can visit this website to obtain https://taxid.nrs.gov.ng/
Q4: Do I need to take any action at this time?
A: Not unless we contact you. If your business account requires a profile update or NRS Tax ID validation, our team will reach out directly. Otherwise, your verification and account use will continue as normal.
Q5: What has Kuda done to support the new NRS Tax ID?
A: Updated our systems to accept the 13‑digit NRS Tax ID for full business accounts
Q6: How does this affect my business account verification?
A: You can now complete verification using a valid NRS-issued Tax ID. This ensures your account meets the latest regulatory standards and reduces errors during verification.
Q7: Can I get my TIN certificate from the website https://taxid.nrs.gov.ng/
A: No. The Tax ID is what you can get from the website.