The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a unique identification code used to identify taxpayers for tax purposes in Uganda. It is a requirement for all taxpayers in the country to have a TIN number. However, you might not have the TIN details at your fingertips and that’s when this guide comes through. If you want to check your URA TIN number on your phone, there are various ways to do so. In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to check your URA TIN number on your phone.
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How to check your TIN on the phone
During tin number registration, you need an email address, NIN, and telephone number, along with other information. To check for your TIN, you can use some of the following ways however the email address or phone number used during TIN registration will be needed:
1. Inquire TIN from URA Customer Care Agent
Contacting a URA customer care agent for assistance in checking your URA TIN is the most efficient way of retrieving details about your TIN.
To contact URA customer care through phone calls, you can dial this toll-free 0800117000, or click here for more URA office contacts. These numbers are available from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. You can also send an email to [email protected] or reach out to URA through their social media platforms such as Twitter @URAUganda and Facebook @URApage. Alternatively, you can visit the URA website>tap on Live Chat in the right bottom corner of the screen, enter the required details (name, phone number, email address), and click on start a chat.
When contacting URA customer care, be sure to provide your NIN or Passport number as this will help the agent to locate your URA TIN number easily. The agent will guide you on the steps and share with you the 10-digit NIN once all qualifications are in check.
2. Use *285# USSD Shortcode
In the second method, we will use a special code, *285#, to help you find your forgotten or lost URA TIN numbers.
- Dial *285# using your phone.
- Choose Option 1, which is “TIN Services.“
- From the TIN Services menu, pick Option 1, “TIN status.“
- Type in your Email, phone number, or NIN linked to your TIN number. This will give you the details of your TIN number.
3. Use AskURA Mobile App
In method one we shall use the AskURA mobile app to recover forgotten or lost URA TIN.
1. Download AskURA mobile app on the play store or app store.
2. Open the AskURA mobile app and tap the Taxpayer Profile tab.
3. On the following page, you can search for your TIN by entering your Email, Phone number, or NIN.
4. In case you have a tin number associated with the above details will pop up in the bottom sheet drawer. If the above method didn’t work for you try the following one.
4. Check TIN via the URA website
1. Open your preferred internet browser.
2. Go to the URA web portal https://www.ura.go.ug/.
3. After the web portal has loaded, locate the My TIN option next to e-services and click on it.
4. A new page will load prompting you to fill in particular information attached to your TIN. Ensure that all the information you enter matches your TIN registration details.
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5. Enter your date of birth, registered email, phone number, and mother’s maiden name then click submit. If all the entered information is correct, the TIN will be sent via the registered email.
6. Next, sign in to the registered email to check your TIN.
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What happens if you can not remember your registration details?
If you do not remember your TIN registration details, it is impossible for you to check your TIN by yourself on your mobile phone. However, with the help of authorized customer care agents, you can recover your TIN. Click here for URA contacts.
Conclusion
It is important to have your URA TIN number handy as it is required for various transactions, including opening a bank account, registering a business, and filing tax returns. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily check your URA TIN on your phone and stay tax compliant.