TIN certificate registration processes are free of cost. Below are the processes described step by step.

1. Online Process (e-TIN)

The Bangladesh government has made the TIN registration process digital as a part of its endeavor to digitalize the nation. You can complete an online registration in under 10 minutes if you have all the required information. 

Follow the steps below to complete a free online registration:

1. Go to the dedicated page of Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) website: https://secure.incometax.gov.bd/Registration.

2. Fill in all the mandatory information such as (marked with a red star sign). Here is a box asking for a mobile number, that is required to send you an e-TIN Activation Code . This must be an active Bangladeshi mobile number. Here the ‘Email Address’ box is optional, so you can skip it.

3. Complete the Captcha . If you can’t understand the current captcha text, hit on ‘Try Another’.

4. Click on the ‘Register’ button. Then you will be transferred to the e-TIN “Activation”  page.

5. Now you will receive a 5-digit e-TIN activation code on your phone via your default message application. If you don’t get it instantly, wait for a few seconds.

6. Complete the e-TIN Mobile Activation by correctly submitting the e-TIN activation code. Click on ‘Activate’ to complete this step.

7. Now you will see a text on the website saying “Registration completed. Please login again to continue.”  So, click on the ‘Login’ tab.

8. Input your ‘User ID’ and “Password” here correctly. Click on the ‘Login’ button below.

9. You will be brought to a new page. Below is a text saying “(For TIN Registration/Re-registration Click here).” Click on ‘here’. We will do a new registration.

10. Now a Registration/Re-registration form will open. Give all the mandatory information. Choose the Taxpayer’s Status carefully. It is selected as an ‘Individual’ by default. If you want to register for a company, click on the drop-down sign and choose ‘Company’. After giving all the information correctly, click on ‘Go to Next’.

11. In this step, you will see a long form that asks for all your Basic Information. Give all the information as stated in your NID or Passport (for foreigners without NID). Click on the ‘Go to Next’ button below.

12. Now you will see a ‘Final Preview’. Carefully check whether you have given any wrong information. If you notice any mistake, click on ‘Back to previous’ and correct it. 

13. If everything is ok, click on ‘Submit Application’. A new page or a certificate will open showing all your information and your photo taken from your NID. The certificate will have two buttons at the bottom: ‘View Certificate’ and ‘Print Details’. So, your TIN certificate is ready!

14. Click on the ‘View Certificate’ button. Here you will see three options at the bottom: ‘‘Print Certificate’, ‘Save Certificate’, and ‘Email Certificate’. Do whatever you need.

Note: Save or email the certificate (PDF file format) so you can print it later anytime anywhere without logging in to the website again. It will help you avoid the problem of a down website or server. If you need to use the certificate sooner than later, it is better to print it now.

2. Manual Process

You can apply or register for a TIN certificate by visiting the NBR office or an NBR branch. You have to submit some documents such as a photocopy of your NID card, photographs, personal details, etc.

Interestingly, the process is the same as online registration. Actually, one of the workers in the NBR office will fill out your information according to your submitted documents.

The worker will not do the registration instantly in the presence of you. You may have to wait for a couple of working days to get the TIN certificate.

Besides, you have to bear transport costs and there may be some unexpected expenses at the NBR office.

So, it is not a popular registration method. I recommend you to go online.