The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is increasingly generating conversation across the country as it is set to be a requirement for taxpayers.
Before the TIN policy was announced on 1,090,338 Ghanaians of had acquired the number.
Institutions that will require TIN before services can be rendered include the DVLA, the Passport Office, GRA, Lands Commission, Law Courts, Government Ministries, departments and agencies, as well as metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies.
Though the government is embarking on wide public education, many Ghanaians continue to struggle to acquire their TIN.
After the reading of the budget, a new conversation emerged as it was made clear by the Minister of Finance several Ghanaians should get their TIN numbers or may risk not being able to access some services in the country.
Many have however expressed worry over the challenges that they have to go through before obtaining the TIN.
Here are the things you can't do without a TIN
1. Clearing goods from the ports
2. Registering your land document with the Lands Commission
3. Obtaining a tax clearance certificate from GRA
4. Opening a bank account
5. Registering your company at the Registrars General’s Department or any District Assembly office
6. Receiving any payment from the Controller and Accountant General or a District Assembly in respect of a contract for the supply of any goods or provisions of any services
7. Obtaining payment for contracts done for the government
8. Filing a case at the courts
9. Obtaining a passport from the passport office
10. Obtaining a driver’s license and registering your vehicle at the DVLA
11. Bidding for contracts from a government agency
12. Conducting business with Ministries, Departments and Agencies
13. Conducting business with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies
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