Application for Tax Identification Number (TIN) for One Time Transaction Only

It was the usual manic Monday. The traffic was heavy and everyone was in a rush. It was already 7:30am and I don't think I can still manage to attend the flag ceremony, I opted to interview the taxi driver. He was on his late 50's and he said he was trying to make ends meet. Fortunately, he has a daughter who recently graduated from college and who was trying to look for a job. He also mentioned that she was applying for an NBI Clearance at the City Hall and Tax Identification Number (TIN) she does not have yet. She was confuse where to get her TIN. I told him about the procedures and requirements to get one and I was able to guide him before we part our ways.

So, to those who need a TIN, please find below the documents you need to bring before you go to the Revenue District Office (RDO).  

For individual who need a TIN as required in their application with any government agencies, such as Department of Foreign Affairs (DOF) for passport, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for NBI Clearance, or for ever other purposes. You may apply for a TIN based on the category of taxpayer registering under Executive Order (E.O.) 98.  Here are the necessary requirements and procedures:

1. 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) 
2. Birth Certificate or any valid IDs showing your name, address and date of birth.

The duly accomplished BIR Form 1904 together with the birth certificate will be submitted to the RDO where your residence is under jurisdiction. The BIR Form is available in the RDO or you may downloand and print a copy from this link: http://www.bir.gov.ph/birforms/form_apl.htm.

The issued TIN will be your permanent number and you may use it when you apply for a job or register your own business. But any modification needs to be applied using the BIR Form 1905 and such update is due upon date of employment or before the commencement of your business.