How to get a TIN Certificate
Online:
IRD Link to register as a Taxpayer and obtain your TIN
By Visit or Post:
This form (Name A below) is to be submitted along with supporting documents to the Primary Registration Unit at the IRD head office or any of the Metro Branches or Regional Offices.
If you are liable for Income Tax or any other tax types, please fill the APPLICATION FOR TAX TYPE REGISTRATION (Name B below)
Supporting Documents required for obtaining a TIN for Individuals
- National Identity Card / Valid Driving License / Senior Citizen’s Identity Card (Sri Lankans) or Valid Passport (Foreign Nationals)
- Business Registration Certification (if a Proprietorship is to be added))
- Utility Bill / Landline Telephone Bill / Statement of Bank Account or Pass Book / Grama Niladhari Certificate (if address is different from NIC).
- For foreigners local address proof is required.
