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Obtain shipping documents  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN)  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs Clearance  (4) expand_more expand_less
Release Shipment at Approved Place  (1) expand_more expand_less
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Apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN)
(last modified: 23/05/2024)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Ministry of Revenue and Customs-Revenue Division

Taufa'ahau , Nuku'alofa
Tel: +676 7400-550 / 26-432
Email: cst@revenue.gov.to, registration@revenue.gov.to
Website: www.revenue.gov.to

Unit in charge

Registration Team

Mon: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Felaloaki Vea

Senior Revenue Officer
Tel: +676 7400-550
Email: registration@revenue.gov.to

Expected results

TIN# Confirmation Letter TIN# Confirmation Letter

Requirements

1.
Valid Identification (original)
Valid Identification such as ID or Passport or Driving Licence.
2. Application Form for Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Application Form for Tax Identification Number (TIN) (original)

Cost Free

Time frame

Time varies, depending on the queue and availability of the staff responsible for processing of your TIN number and issued straight away.
Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10mn
Attention at counter: min   10mn - max   15mn

Complaints: Ministry of Revenue and Customs-Revenue Division

Entity in charge

Ministry of Revenue and Customs-Revenue Division

Taufa'ahau , Nuku'alofa
Tel: +676 7400-550 / 26-432
Email: cst@revenue.gov.to, registration@revenue.gov.to
Website: www.revenue.gov.to

Unit in charge

Registration Team

Mon: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Kilifi Heimuli

Deputy CEO
Tel: +676 7400-550
Email: registration@revenue.gov.to