Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) Number
Introduction
A BIR Number is an identification number used by the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) in the administration of tax laws.
Types of BIR Numbers
- Individual Income Tax File Number
- Company File Number
- PAYE Number
- VAT Registration
Do I need one?
A BIR Number must be furnished on returns, statements, any other tax related documents, and most communication with the Board of Inland Revenue.
What is Needed?
The following, depending on the purpose (click to expand)
Individual Income Tax File Number
- Completed form IA-001
- Valid form of identification
Company File Number
- Completed form AOI-002
- Valid form of identification for every Directory of the company
PAYE Number
- Completed form AOI-002
- Valid form of identification for every Directory of the company
VAT Registration
- Completed form AOI-002
- Valid form of identification for every Directory of the company
- Documentary evidence of income above the VAT threshold
Is this available online?
Individual
Yes, Simply click here to register for a BIR number through e-TAX.
Company File Number/ PAYE Number/ VAT Registration
Yes, but only if you are already registered for TTBizLink through TTConnect. Simply log in with your TTConnect username and password.