> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://chale.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# How to get a TIN in Ghana (your Ghana Card is your TIN)
- URL: https://chale.tech/get-tin-number-ghana/
- Published: 2026-10-25T17:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T17:30:00.000Z
- Description: Since April 2021, individuals in Ghana use their Ghana Card PIN as their Taxpayer Identification Number. Here is what that means, what companies need instead, and how to link an old TIN.
- Author: Isaac Nana Yaw Annor
- Tags: How-To, Digital services

Many people search for “how to get a TIN number in Ghana” when an employer, bank or school asks for one. If you are an individual, the good news is: **you already have one**.

## Individuals: your Ghana Card PIN is your TIN

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says that from **1 April 2021**, the Ghana Card Personal Identification Number (PIN) is used as the Taxpayer Identification Number for **individual taxpayers**. Your Ghana Card PIN is printed on your card and starts with **GHA-**.

So when a form asks for your TIN, enter your Ghana Card PIN.

## No Ghana Card yet?

Register for a Ghana Card at a National Identification Authority (NIA) registration centre. GRA says NIA has also had desks at some GRA offices.

## Had an old TIN?

GRA set up a self-service portal on its website for existing taxpayers to link their Ghana Card PIN to their old TIN. GRA has said that without a Ghana Card PIN, you cannot access taxpayer information or carry out tax transactions.

## Companies and other organisations

GRA says companies still use **GRA-generated TINs**, not a Ghana Card PIN. Business registration and tax registration go through the Office of the Registrar of Companies and GRA. See [registering your startup in Ghana](https://chale.tech/registering-your-startup-in-ghana/).

Use only official apps, websites and short codes. Never pay strangers who offer to “help” with a government service, and never share your PIN or OTP.

*This guide was checked in October 2026\. Menus and services change, so if something looks different on your phone, check with your provider.*

## Common questions

### Do I need to apply for a TIN as an individual?

No. GRA says the Ghana Card PIN is used as the TIN for individual taxpayers from 1 April 2021.

### What is my TIN number?

Your Ghana Card Personal ID Number, which starts with GHA- and is printed on your card.

### Do companies use the Ghana Card PIN?

No. GRA says companies still use GRA-generated TINs.

### I had an old TIN. What should I do?

GRA set up a self-service portal for existing taxpayers to link their Ghana Card PIN to their old TIN.

## Sources

- [Ghana Revenue Authority: The TIN and Ghana Card (FAQ)](https://gra.gov.gh/tin/tin-faq/?ref=chale.tech)
- [Ghana Revenue Authority: Commencement of the use of Ghana Card PIN as TIN](https://gra.gov.gh/commencement-of-the-use-of-ghana-card-personal-identification-number-as-taxpayer-identification-number/?ref=chale.tech)