The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is issued by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This is used to pay taxes, but now the government has directed that the DVLA and banks must not issue licenses or accounts to people who don’t have the TIN.
See Also: Tax Identification Number, Here Is Why You Must Get One
The above directive will be effective on April 1.
Below are some FAQ for TIN Application
- Can I apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number if I am not in the country?
Yes. You can apply for a TIN from anywhere in the world so long as you can access the internet.
You will have to do the following:
- Go to GRA’s website gra.gov.gh. Go to DOWNLOADS and select FORMS and select Taxpayer Registration Form – Individual (http://www.gra.gov.gh/docs/forms/taxpayer_registration_form_individual.pdf)
- Download pdf file and complete and sign form. (please read instructions)
- Scan completed document and relevant ID document
- Email scanned documents as attachments to the third party for completion of third-party section and submission to any GRA Domestic Tax Revenue Division Tax Office for processing
- Can I apply for an Individual TIN online?
Yes, you can apply for an Individual TIN online if you have an email address and one of the following VALID Ghana ID cards:
- Driver Licence
- Voter ID
- National ID
To submit TIN application online do the following:
- Go to GRA’s website – gra.gov.gh
- Select Online Tax Portal (DTRD) under ONLINE SERVICES or go directly to following address (https://egovonline.gegov.gov.gh/EghanaWeb/GRAHome/eghana.portal)
- Click on Application for Individual TIN to start the application process and submit the application for processing. (Read Guide – Online TIN Registration for details on the process)
- How long does it take to get a TIN?
It takes between one to four days to process and issue a TIN. This depends on the method of application.
- Applications submitted through the online process is processed for TIN within a day.
- Applications submitted manually may take up to four days
- How much does it cost to apply for a TIN?
Application for TIN is FREE.
- Can someone else complete the form for me?
No. The completion of TIN application form is the responsibility of the applicant. The application has to be completed and signed by the Applicant. However, the third party section allows for a third person to complete section to submit completed and signed application.
Below is a list of offices you can visit to get your TIN.
| OFFICE | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Tema Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) | Tema Community 2 Roundabout Opposite Southern Fried Chicken | Tel: +233 – (0)303 – 201290 / 211301 |
| Tema Collection | Tema Port | Tel: +233-(0)303-202771-2,+233-(0)303-202667 |
| Takoradi Collection | Main Harbour, Near Takoradi Medium Taxpayer Office | Tel: 03120- 22065 |
| Spintex Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) | Off Community 18 Junction, Spintex Road | Tel:+233 – (0)303 – 405307/ 405084 |
| Legon Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) | Off Accra-Legon Road (Okponglo) Opposite University of Ghana Stadium | Tel:+233 – (0)303 – 964903/4 / 963742/ 964430 |
| Kaneshie Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) Kaneshie Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Dadeban Road Katenit Building, Industrial Area | MTO-Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 244910 / 244912 STO– Tel:+233 – (0)208 – 250879/ 0302971857 |
| Adabraka Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) | Ground Floor, VAT House Next to Busy Internet, Circle | Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 258152/ 258156 |
| Agbogbloshie Medium Taxper Office (MTO) | Former Regent University building Zongo Junction (Club Corner) | Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 960816/ 963684 |
| Kinbu Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) | Head office Annex Off Starlets ‘91 Road, Ministries Near Accra Sports Stadium | Tel: +233-(0)302- 672325 |
| Ashaiman Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Opposite Ashaiman Secondary School. Same premises as Union Savings and Loans | Tel:+233 – (0)303 – 962139 |
| Achimota Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Off Accra-Nsawam Road Neoplan | Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 928136/ 0244234914 |
| Makola Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Old Pz Building, Opposite Swanmill | Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 685434 / 664164/ 685439 |
| Madina Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Hollywood Complex Oman Fm Building Madina Zongo Junction | Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 519963/4 |
| Teshie-Nungua Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | 3RD Floor Melcom Building Opposite 1ST Junction | Tel:+233-(0)302-715151 |
| Kasoa Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Off Bawjiase Road Same building as Unibank | Tel:+233 – (0)302 – 999907- 10 |
| Takoradi Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) | Harbour Area, Clifford Road Opposite European Hospital | Tel:+233 – (0)312 – 023468/ 20968, +233 – (0)312 – 20965/ 22071 |
| Cape Coast Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) | Abura, opposite Central Mosque | Tel:+233-(0)332 – 132085 |
| Koforidua Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) Koforidua Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Opposite Municipal Education Office, George Street Koforidua | MTO-0342 023250 STO-Tel:+233 – (0)342 – 22313/ 22516 |
| Ho Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) Ho Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Opposite High Court, Stadium Road | MTO-Tel:+233 – (0)362 – 028369/ 026170 STO-Tel:+233 – (0)3620 – 26170 |
| Asokwa Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) Asokwa Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Opposite Owner Services Ltd, Dadiesoaba | MTO -Tel:+233-(0)3220-21028 / 21117 STO– Tel:+233-(0)3220 – 021028 / 021117 |
| Suame Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Suame New Road, Osborn Junction | Tel:+233-(0)3220 – 29626/ 29600/ 29602 |
| Sunyani Medium Taxpayer Office (MTO) Sunyani Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | Opposite Ghana Highway Authority | MTO – Tel:+233-(0)3520 – 23235 STO – Tel:+233-(0)352 – 023235 |
| Tamale Small Taxpayer Office (STO) | 36 Unit Ministry Block | Tel:+233 – (0)3720 – 24774 |
Go get your TIN now!
