BIR
Apply for a TIN
Choose the correct taxpayer type before registering through BIR.
Choose the correct taxpayer route. Keep one TIN for life; a new job does not require a second TIN.
About this guide
Checking off a task does not submit an application. The listed scope and special cases determine which documents you need.
Guide reviewed 2026-10-05. Save your checklist here; application and payment happen on the official service.
What you’ll need
Use an email you control and readable identity records; first-time job seekers need the applicable barangay certification.
1902: employee; 1901: self-employed/mixed income; 1904: eligible EO 98/one-time cases. Do not use EO 98 as a substitute for business registration.
Steps
Use the official ORUS verification or your existing employer/BIR record before applying.
Official serviceNew employees coordinate with their employer. Eligible EO 98 applicants use ORUS → New Registration; businesses need the business registration route.
Official serviceEnter matching legal details and upload the documents required for the selected taxpayer category.
Official serviceRead the BIR email/decision and correct rejected records. Use the existing TIN for later employment or business updates.
Official serviceCosts & charges
TIN issuance is separate from business-related taxes and charges.
Where to apply & get help
Use your confirmed appointment office. The contact below is agency support, not a branch appointment.
Ask for the RDO serving your case. Hotline availability needs confirmation following an official interruption advisory.
Phone not verified here; use official contacts.
Contact references reviewed: 2026-10-05. Call availability has not been tested.