TIN Number or Registry Number or Personal Code – What?
When navigating the landscape of taxation and business identification in Estonia, understanding the nuances of the Tax Identification Number (TIN) and other identifiers is crucial. Here’s a guide to help you locate and understand these numbers within the Estonian system.
Does TIN number exist in Estonia?
In Estonia, there isn’t a traditional TIN as you might find in other countries. Instead, businesses and individuals use different identifiers for various purposes.
Registry Code instead of TIN Number
For companies, the essential identifier is the 8-digit company registration code. This code is assigned to every registered business and serves as the primary means of identification across all institutions and services in Estonia.
For individuals, the equivalent is the 11-digit personal identity code, or isikukood. This number uniquely identifies individuals and is used extensively in both personal and professional contexts.
Personal Indetification Code or Personal Number of Board Member
If you are requested to present a unique taxpayer number (sometimes called a TIN) somewhere outside Estonia, the company registration code is typically the number you should provide. Similarly, if you are asked for a VAT registration number, note that in Estonia, it is not mandatory to have one unless your company exceeds certain revenue thresholds.
Who Can Ask You For TIN Number?
A TIN number, or its equivalent, is often required by banks (WISE, Revolut, Paysera, Payoneer) or other foreign institutions to identify your company accurately. This number helps streamline various processes such as opening bank accounts, applying for loans, and complying with international tax regulations.
Sometimes you can be asked for a TIN Number by EUIPO when you register a trademark and apply for an SME FUND 2024 Grant. In the application, they ask about your Tax Identification Number. So, if there is no Tax Identification Number in Estonia, you can simply enter the Registry Code if your company trades below the VAT threshold or enter the VAT Registration Number.
Order Original Corporate Documents with TIN Number
As you know, you can visit the Commercial Register website to verify a company registered in Estonia by typing its Registry Code or name.
If you wish to obtain an original package of documents confirmed by a notary stamp or with an Apostille, just contact Eesti Consulting and request this service.