Instructions for Form DT-1002, Application for TIN-Non Individual

Conflicting Information - The following instructions are provided to assist you in completin
Registration form. If there is any disagreement between the information below and the Guide
Procedures for Registration and De-Registration in Domestic Taxes Department or the approp
latter law and the regulations will prevail.

Who is required to obtain a TIN? – A TIN is issued by the URA to every taxpayer in accor
section 135(1) of the ITA and section 50(1) of the VAT Act. Everyone who is employed or invo
of income producing activity where income tax, VAT or other taxes are due must have a TIN.
need a TIN if you are involved in the regis-tration/transfer of a motor vehicle or transfer of lan
notice, return or other document either from a taxpayer or from the Commissioner General s
as per section 135(2) of the ITA and section 50(2) of VAT Act. If you need the TIN for ONLY re
received from employment or the registration/ transfer of a motor vehicle or land transfer, yo
required to complete section D and Schedule 3 of the form.

I already have an active TIN. Why do I need to apply for a NEW one? – The URA is im
major modernization project in order to be able to serve all taxpayers more effectively. The
numeric number is being replaced by an all numeric num-ber. When the new system is fully
you will be able to access your account information anytime electronically and URA will be ab
your questions more effectively and timely.

Where do I file? - This form should be filed with your local Uganda Revenue Authority office
to the office closest to you, contact the URA toll free at 0800117000.

How long will the process take? – The process can take between 3 and 30 days dependin
of the country you live in. When you submit your application the URA representative will tell
should be ready.
If in the future any of my contact or business information changes, must I apply fo
A new TIN is NOT needed but you should file form DT-1005 to amend or update the informati
this form.
What form do INDIVIDUAL taxpayers file to get a TIN? – All Individual taxpayers can use Form
form, DT-1004 and its’ associated amendment form, DT-1005, can be used only by NON-INDI

Section A
Name and Address
(The numbers refer to Section A-B sheet, Section A detail)
1) Entity’s Legal Name – This is the name under which your business is officially registered
attach a copy of the Business Name Registration Certificate.
2) Main Trading Name – If your business operates under a trading Name, enter it here. If it
its’ legal name, leave this line blank.
3) Previously Issued TIN - Each Non-Individual should have only a single TIN number for u
with all tax related transactions. If you have an existing TIN, enter the number on Line 3. Th
order for the URA to link your old and new accounts and assure that you get uninterrupted se
any credits to which you are entitled.
4 & 5) Enter the requested Information.
6) Post Office Box - If you have an established post office box where you regularly received
mail, please list it. Important notices about your tax filing will be sent to you at that box num
7) Principle Business Address in Uganda - Provide information adequate to accurately d
location of your home. If some of the categories do not apply, just leave them blank. You m
this information even if you have listed a post office box number in item 6.
8, & 9) List the required information.

Section B
Registering a Subsidiary
Follow Instructions in Section.

Section C
Type of Applicant and Tax Type
1 through 5) Tick the one box that best identifies your entity.
6) If you are a non-government entity and ticked a box on Lines 1 or 5, you must enter the re
information regarding your certificate.

7)On this line you must indicate the type of taxes you will be paying. Select all boxes to indi-
reason(s) for applying for a TIN. If you select VAT, Local Excise or Gaming and Pool Bet-ting R
MUST complete an addi-tional registration form and upload along this file.
• VAT Registration – DT-1011
• Local Excise Duty – DT-1012
• Gaming and Pool Betting – DT-1013
8) Occasionally a Non-Individual type entity is authorized a special tax exemption. Authorize
are outside the statutory provisions but granted by the Minister of Finance. If you have such
tick the YES box and then complete Schedule 2 on Page 3.

Section D
Sources of Income
The URA needs to know your various sources of income in order to properly establish your ac
of the lines in this section, provide the required information. You must notify the URA of any
sources of business by attaching Form DT-1014. If your business will be with-holding tax from
employee’s wages, you may be required to register for the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) program.
complete Schedule 3 on page 3
 Section E
Type of Business Activity
The URA needs to determine the type of business activity you perform. Tick the relevant box
on Line 2. The URA representative will then determine if the appropriate code has been assi

Section F
Primary Authorized Contact Person
Enter the required contact information for the individual whom we may contact in your entity
information about this business. This could be a tax advisor or an officer of the entity.

Sections G,H and I

Provide the requested information.

Section J
Declaration and Certification
Your signature in this section certifies that all of the information is correct. Under section 14
Tax Act cap 340, any person who makes a statement to an officer of the URA that is false or
material particular or omits from
a) Where the statement or omission was made knowingly or recklessly, a fine of not exc
Shs.500,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both; or
b) In any other case, a fine of not exceeding Shs.300, 000 or to imprisonment for a term
six months or both.
Additional penalties for providing false information are provided under other sections of the l
additional information consult the Registration and De-registration guidelines.

Schedule 4
Persons Associated with Entity
List two key persons associated with your entity. An associated person may be an individual
individual as defined in Section 3 of the Income Tax Act and section 3 of the VAT Act. Be sure
TINs. If they do not have one, they will hav

General Questions and

Additional Information
Complete instructions regarding the registration for the payment of various types of taxes ca
the Registration and De-registration Guidelines. Specific questions can also be directed to UR
representatives by calling the toll free number 0800 117000.
Section_A_B

Sno Error Line No Error Box Name

1) Entity's Legal Name * (Attach a copy of
1 5 4)
Certificate of Incorporation/Registration)
Enter Date Entity was Established / Started
2 8 (Day, Month, Year)*

3 9 5) Was this entity previously issued a TIN?*

4 19 d) Trading Center*
5 20 e) District/City*
6 21 f) County/Municipality*
7 22 g) Sub-County/Town Council/Division*
8 23 h) Parish*
9 24 i)
1)Village*
Is the Entity you are registering a subsidiary
10 26 9) Mobile Phone Number*
company?* (A subsidiary company is
11 26 9) Mobile
one that isPhone Number*
controlled by another company)
12 29 Select YES/NO. If Yes then go to question-2

Section_C_E
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13 2 1) Entity Type*
17 23 5)
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Describe
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most Activity*
closely
18 24 matches your type of Business Activity*
4) Why do you need a TIN (Indicate YES/NO, as
19 25 a) Activity Division
applicable for each *tax type) NOTE: For VAT,
20 26 b) Activity
LED, Gaming Class
Tax* items you must attach
18 8 another form. See instructions starting on page
19 29 Section E - Attachments
20 19 Select Income Sources that apply.

Section_F_H
Sno Error Line No Error Box Name
21 2 1) Title
22 4 2) Surname/Maiden Name*
23 5 3) First Name*
24 10 8) Position Held*
25 12 10) Mobile Phone Number*
26 13 11) Email*
27 16 1) Surname/Maiden Name*
28 17 2) First Name*

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29 39 SCHEDULE 3
SCHEDULE 4-
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 Application for Taxpayer Identification Number
For Non-Individuals
This Form may be used by all non-individuals who are applying for a TIN. Individuals who
require a TIN must use Form DT-1001(Application for Tax-payer Identification Number for
All Individuals)
Section A - Contact Information About Legal Entity
1) Entity's Legal Name * (Attach a copy of Certificate
of Incorporation/Registration)
2) Main Trading/ Business Name (Only if Different from
Legal Name)
3) Business Registration Certificate Number*
4) Enter Date Entity was Established / Started (Day,
Month, Year)*
5) Was this entity previously issued a TIN?*
If yes, please enter your TIN
Was your previous TIN obtained under a different
Name?* (Select YES/NO. If Yes, complete Section J)
6) Postal address where notices and correspondence should be sent
a) Post Office Box Number/ Private Bag
b) District/City where box is located
7) Principle Business Address in Uganda (This must be a permanent physical
address. Complete all boxes a through h that apply)
a) Plot Number
b) Street Name
c) Building Name
d) Trading Center*
e) District/City*
f) County/Municipality*
g) Sub-County/Town Council/Division*
h) Parish*
i) Village*
8) Landline Number
9) Mobile Phone Number*
10) Email..*
Section B - Registering a Subsidiary
1) Is the Entity you are registering a subsidiary
company?* (A subsidiary company is one
that is controlled by another company) Select YES/NO.
If Yes then go to question-2 below, if No go to Next
Section
2) Is the principle holding company resident in
If Yes, enter holding company TIN
If No, enter Registered Company Name
r Identification Number Form DT-1002
dividuals
who are applying for a TIN. Individuals who Toll Free Number
tion for Tax-payer Identification Number for 0800117000
mation About Legal Entity

espondence should be sent

(This must be a permanent physical

that apply)

ring a Subsidiary
 Section C - Type of Applicant and Tax Type
1) Entity Type*
2) Entity Subtype
3) If Non-Government Organization
a) Registration Certificate Number
b) Effective Date
c) Expiry Date
4) Why do you need a TIN (Indicate YES/NO, as applicable for each tax type) NOTE
Tax items you must attach another form. See instructions starting on page 3 for m
a) Income Tax
b) VAT (Complete Form DT-1011 - VAT Annexure)
c) Stamp Duty
d) Imports/Exports
e) Local Excise (Complete Form DT-1012 - Excise
Annexure)
f) Gaming Tax Registration (Complete Form DT-1013 -
Gaming Tax Annexure)
g) Motor Vehicle Registration/Transfer
h) Oil and Gas (Complete Form DT-1017)
5) Does this entity have any authorized tax exemptions?*
(Select YES/NO. If Yes, Complete Schedule 1)
Section D - Sources of Income and Bussiness Activit
Select Income Sources that apply.
1) Rental
2) Property Income (Royalties, interest dividends annuity,
gifts, Winnings from Gaming and any other income other
than from business or employment)
3) Business Income
4) Describe the Major Business Activity*
5) Select the Activity that most closely matches your type
of Business Activity*
a) Activity Division *

b) Activity Class *

6) Do you have any additional place of business? (If Yes,

complete Form DT-1014 (Application for Additonal Places of
Business)*
7) If you qualify to withhold tax from employees or
suppliers or bank interest or Winnings from Gaming, Select
"Yes" and complete Schedule 2*. You will thereafter be
required to submit monthly schedules of Tax Withheld.
Section E - Attachments
Name of Attachment*
pe of Applicant and Tax Type

as applicable for each tax type) NOTE: For VAT, LED, Gaming
instructions starting on page 3 for more information.

of Income and Bussiness Activity

on E - Attachments
Number on Document*
 Section F - Primary Authorized Contact Person for Entity
1) Title
If others, specity title
2) Surname/Maiden Name*
3) First Name*
4) Middle Name
5) Acquired Name (If Different from
Surname)
6) Family/Father's Surname (If Different
from Surname)
7) Mother's Maiden Name
8) Position Held*
9) Landline Number
10) Mobile Phone Number*
11) Email*
Section G - Referee
This application must be referenced by a taxpayer whose TIN is active. Fill
1) Surname/Maiden Name*
2) First Name*
3) Middle Name
4) Enter Referee's TIN*
5) Acquired Name (If Different from
Surname).
6) Family/Father's Surname (If Different
from Surname).
7) Designation / Relationship*
8) Mobile Phone Number*
9) Landline Number.
10) Email
Section H - Applicant's Financial Institution
23.What are the applicants financial institution account details?*
Account Holder Name*
uthorized Contact Person for Entity

ction G - Referee
renced by a taxpayer whose TIN is active. Fill

plicant's Financial Institution

nancial institution account details?*
Account Number*
Bank Name*
Branch Name*
 Section I - Previous Business Name
If your business previously operated under a different legal name, tick the box in S
Line (11) and complete the information below.
1) Former Business Name*
2) Is the business address the same as address listed
in Section A?* (Select YES/NO. If Yes, leave boxes 3
through 11 blank)
3) Plot Number
4) Street Name
5) Building Name
6) Trading Center*
7) District/City*
8) County/Municipality*
9) Sub-County/Town Council/Division*
10) Parish*
11) Village*
Schedule 1 - Tax Exemptions
1. Indicate the tax type and attach the evidence. (The evidence may be a letter fro
Minister
IncomeoftaxFinance)
Gaming Tax
2) Is the entity a resident of Uganda for tax purposes?
3) Is the entity a non-profit organization?*
Schedule 2 - Registration for Pay As You Earn and Withholding of
You will need to register for Pay As You Earn (PAYE) / Withholding if you withhold
from payments made to payees such as: (Select Yes/No as appropriate)
1) Employees for salary and Wages
2) Contractor or Sub-contractor under Agreement
(Goods and Services)
3) Interest and Dividends
4) Suppliers
5) Foreign Payments
6) Gaming
7) What date will withholding commence?
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 Schedule 3 - Persons Associated with Entity (Tax Representatives)
INDIVIDUALS
Nature of Association*

ORGANIZATIONS
Nature of Association*.
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Title If others, Specify

Title

ORGANIZATIONS
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 Schedule 4 - Midstream Operations
(Complete this section if you are undertaking midstream operations)
1)Do you have a license to undertake midstream operations in relation to mining a
midstream operations ? (attach evidence)*
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Schedule 5 - Mining Operations

(Complete this section if you are undertaking mining
operations)
1)Do you have a Mining right or lease
granted by the Government of Uganda?
(attach evidence)*
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