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What is E-TIN and Who Needs It?
The Electronic Tax Identification Number (e-TIN) is a unique number issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh. It is mandatory for:
• Individual income taxpayers
• Business owners and traders
• Company directors and shareholders
• Contractors
• Anyone filing income tax returns
Even if your income is below the taxable threshold, having an e-TIN is increasingly required for bank transactions, property registration, and vehicle purchases.
• Individual income taxpayers
• Business owners and traders
• Company directors and shareholders
• Contractors
• Anyone filing income tax returns
Even if your income is below the taxable threshold, having an e-TIN is increasingly required for bank transactions, property registration, and vehicle purchases.
Documents and Information Required
Before registering, keep these ready:
• NID card number (for individuals)
• Mobile number (for OTP verification)
• Email address
• Present and permanent address
• Father's and mother's names (as per NID)
• Passport number (for non-resident Bangladeshis)
• Trade license number (for business e-TIN)
Registration is completely free of charge.
• NID card number (for individuals)
• Mobile number (for OTP verification)
• Email address
• Present and permanent address
• Father's and mother's names (as per NID)
• Passport number (for non-resident Bangladeshis)
• Trade license number (for business e-TIN)
Registration is completely free of charge.
Online Registration Steps
1. Visit the NBR e-TIN portal at etaxnbr.gov.bd
2. Click 'Register' and select taxpayer type (Individual, Company, etc.)
3. Enter your NID number — the system will auto-fetch your details
4. Verify your mobile number with OTP
5. Fill in additional information (address, income source, etc.)
6. Submit the application
7. Your e-TIN certificate will be generated instantly
8. Download and print your e-TIN certificate
The entire process takes less than 15 minutes if you have all information ready.
2. Click 'Register' and select taxpayer type (Individual, Company, etc.)
3. Enter your NID number — the system will auto-fetch your details
4. Verify your mobile number with OTP
5. Fill in additional information (address, income source, etc.)
6. Submit the application
7. Your e-TIN certificate will be generated instantly
8. Download and print your e-TIN certificate
The entire process takes less than 15 minutes if you have all information ready.
After Getting Your E-TIN
• Keep your e-TIN certificate safe — you'll need it for tax returns
• Update your information if you change address or phone number
• File your annual income tax return by November 30 each year
• Use the NBR e-Return portal for online tax filing
• Consult a tax advisor if you have complex income sources
For business e-TIN or company registration, additional documents like trade license and incorporation certificate are required.
• Update your information if you change address or phone number
• File your annual income tax return by November 30 each year
• Use the NBR e-Return portal for online tax filing
• Consult a tax advisor if you have complex income sources
For business e-TIN or company registration, additional documents like trade license and incorporation certificate are required.
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