The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced that Ugandans will soon be able to use their National Identification Number (NIN) as their Tax Identification Number (TIN), in a major digital reform aimed at simplifying payments, licensing, and registration processes across government agencies.
The tax body revealed the development in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that the integration will allow citizens to access multiple services through a single identification channel.
“Soon and very soon your NIN will be your TIN... This change will enable you to conduct all payments, licenses and registrations using one channel,” URA stated.
The reform aligns with the government’s broader digital transformation agenda, which seeks to enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and improve service delivery by linking key national databases.
The integration is also expected to ease tax compliance, streamline registration processes for businesses and individuals, and support transparency in financial transactions.
URA is working closely with the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and other government agencies to ensure a smooth transition once the system goes live.
According to URA, more details on the rollout plan and timelines are expected to be announced soon.
