Instructions for Form DT-1001, Application for TIN-Individual

Conflicting Information - The following instructions are provided to assist you in completin
Registration form. If there is any disagreement between the infor-mation below and the Guid
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 accord
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 registration/transfer of a motor vehicle or transfer of lan
notice, return or other document either from a taxpayer or from the Commissioner General s
per section 135(2) of the ITA and section 50(2) of VAT Act. If you need the TIN for ONLY repo
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 e
alphanumeric number is being replaced by an all numeric number. When the new system is
plemented you will be able to access your account information anytime electronically and UR
respond to 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 repre-sentative will tel
should be ready.
If in the future any of my contact or busi-ness information changes, must I apply f
A new TIN is NOT needed but you should file form DT-1002 to amend or update the informati
this form.

Instructions for Section A

Name and Address
(The numbers refer to the line numbers or boxes in Section A)
1) Title – You may enter your formal title. If the box is left blank we will assume “Mr.” for ma
females.
2-8) Name – Enter the required names
9) Each taxpayer should have only a single TIN number for use in connection with all tax rela
including a sole trader who owns a number of business entities or a company with seve
individual who is a shareholder / director in more than one company. If you previously had
applied for one but it was never issued, please complete this section to help us find your
know your TIN, enter the number on Line 9a and the approximate date when you obtained it
is required in order for the URA to link your old and new accounts and assure that you g
service including any credits you are entitled to. If you previously got one based on your
some other name, tick the box on Line 9c and enter the prior information in Schedu
Completing this information will help the URA locate the prior number for you.
10) If you have an established post office box where you regularly received and pick up m
Important notices about your tax filing will be sent to you at that box number.
11) Provide information adequate to accurately describe the location of your home. If some
do not apply, just leave them blank. You must complete this information even if you have li
box number in item 9.
12, 13 and 14) List the required information.

Instructions for Section B

Birth and Citizenship
(The numbers refer to the line numbers or boxes in Section B)
1 through 4) Enter the requested information
5) If you are a citizen of Uganda, leave this line blank. If you are a citizen of a country oth
provide the required information.
6) Normally minors under the age of 18 are not issued a TIN. In exceptional cases if one is
box and then provided the requested information in Schedule A.
7) If you have ever been known by any name other than your current name or the maide
Section A, box 4, you must tick the box and complete Schedule 2 on page 2.
8) Tick the relevant boxes to indicate your reason(s) for applying for a TIN. If you tick VAT
Gaming and Pool Betting Registration, you MUST complete an additional registration form an
· VAT Registration – DT-1011
· Local Excise Duty – DT-1012
· Gaming and Pool Betting – DT-1013

Instructions for Section C

Identification Documents
Enter the number of each form of identification you have and follow the instructions as stat
identity document that has expired or is due to expire in 1 month period from the date of ap
be accepted.

Instructions for Section D

Sources of Income and Type of Business Activity
If you have business interests or investments in any Partnership, corporation or Trust, tick
box and complete the re-quired information.
Instructions for Section E
Sources of Income and Type of Business Activity
The URA needs to know your various sources of income in order to properly establish your ac
1 -2) If you have Employment and/or property income, check one of these boxes.
3) If you have income from a business activity, tick this box and complete a through k.
business address is the same as the address you entered in Section A of this form, you can
and skip d through k.
4) If your business is operated out of any other locations, you must tick this box and comple
If you operate out of multiple locations, you may need to attach more than one copy of Form
8) If your business is authorized to withhold tax from employees, suppliers or interest, you
to register for Withholding Tax. If so, tick the box on line 8 and complete Schedule C3 on pag
9) The URA needs to determine the type of business activity you perform. Describe it in the d
necessary. The URA representative will then assign the appropriate code.
Instructions for Section F
Alternate Contact
If you handle all of your tax related activities yourself leave this field blank. If there is anothe
whom we may contact in your behalf, please indicate that person’s name and contact inform
could be a tax advisor or a trusted associate. These individuals will not be able to sign in you
you have exe-cuted a legal Power of Attorney.
Instructions for Section G
Reference for Registration
For purposes of authenticating applications for registration, you are required to indicate a ref
registration. This may be your supplier, client or other taxpayer known to you and has an act
URA
Instructions for Section H
Declaration and Certification
Your signature in this section certifies that all of the information is correct. Under section 1
Tax Act cap 340, any person who makes a statement to an officer of the URA that is false o
material particular or omits from a statement made to an officer of the URA any matter or th
the statement is misleading in a material particular, commits an offence and is liable on conv
a) Where the statement or omission was made knowingly or recklessly, a fine o
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
months or both.
Additional penalties for providing false information are provided under other sections
additional information consult the Registration and De-registration guidelines.
General Questions and Additional Information
Complete instructions regarding the registra-tion for the payment of various types of taxes c
the Registration and De-registration Guidelines. Specific questions can also be directed to UR
representatives by calling the toll free number 0800117000
Section A-
C
Error Line
Sno. No. Error Box Name.
2) Surname/ Maiden
1 7 Name*

2 8 3) First Name*
7) Mother's Maiden
3 12 Name*
8) Marital Status Of
4 13 Applicant*
9) Have you previously
applied for or been
issued a TIN?* (Select
YES/NO. If “YES” provide
5 14 details below)
6 25 d) Trading Center*

7 26 e) District/City*
f)
8 27 County/Municipality*

g) Sub-County/Town
9 28 Council/Division*

10 29 h) Parish*

11 30 i) Village*
12) Mobile Phone
12 31 Number*

13 33 14) Email Address*

14 35 1) Country of Birth*
15 43 3) Sex*
4) Date of Birth
16 44 (DD/MM/YYYY)*
 6) Are you Minor?*
(Select YES/NO. If YES
then complete Schedule
17 46 1*)

7) Have you been known

by another name other
than the Maiden Name
listed in A-2 above?*
(Select YES/NO. If YES
then complete Schedule
18 47 2*)

19 71 13) Refugee ID
Section D-
E
Error Line
Sno. No. Error Box Name.

7) Do you have
additional places of
business? If YES then
complete Form DT-1014
(Application for
Additonal Places of
Business i.e. Branch
Annexure) and attach
23 61 copy.*

8) Do you qualify to
withhold tax from
employees or suppliers
or Winnings from
Gaming provide YES and
complete Schedule 3 to
register for Withholding
Tax. You will thereafter
be required to submit
monthly schedules of tax
24 62 withheld.*

Section F-G
 Error Line
Sno. No. Error Box Name.
1) Surname/Maiden
22 3 Name*

23 4 2) First Name*
8) Mobile Phone
24 10 Number*
1) Surname/Maiden
25 15 Name .*

26 16 2) First Name.*

27 18 4) Referee's TIN *
8) Mobile Phone
28 22 Number.*
Schedule
1-4
Error Line
Sno. No. Error Box Name.

SCHEDULE
5-6
Sno Error Line No Error Box Name
Error Box Description.

Enter values in Surname* field.

Enter values in First Name* field.

Enter values in Mother's Maiden Name* field.

Marital Status field is mandatory.

Please select answer from list.

Please provide valid input.

Select District/City from the list.

Select Country/Municipality from the list.

Select Sub-County/Town Council/Division

from the list.

Select Parish from the list.

Select Village from the list.

Please provide mobile number as it is
mandatory.

Please provide your email address.

Enter Country from the list.

Sex field is mandatory.

Enter provide date of birth.

Enter Yes/No from list.

Enter Yes/No from list.

Please select atleast two attachments.

Error Box Description.

Please select yes/no.

Please select yes/no.

Error Box Description.

Enter values in Surname* field.

Enter values in First Name* field.

Please provide both number and country
code as it is mandatory.

Enter values in Surname* field.

Enter values in First Name* field.

Enter TIN as it is mandatory.

Please provide both number and country
code as it is mandatory.

Error Box Description.

Error Box Description

Error Description.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.

Please provide input from list.

Please provide information as it is

mandatory.
Please provide trading center information.
Please provide your District/City
information as it is mandatory.
Please provide your Country/Municipality
information as it is mandatory.
Please provide your Sub-County/Town
Council/Division information as it is
mandatory.
Please provide your Parish information as
it is mandatory.
Please provide your Village information as
it is mandatory.
Please enter numeric data only and length
should be less then or equal to 9.
Please enter your email address as field is
mandatory.
Please provide your Country information
as it is mandatory.
Please provide input from list.

Please provide input as it is mandatory.

Please provide minor information as the
filed is mandatory.

Please provide information that were you

ever known by another name as the filed
is mandatory.
Please select atlease two identification
document from 2-13.

Error Description.

Please provide information as it is

mandatory.

Please provide information as it is

mandatory.
Error Description.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.
Please enter numeric data only and length
should be less then or equal to 9.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.
Please provide information as it is
mandatory.
TIN should be either numeric(10 digits) or
XYY-YYYY-YYYY-X (where X are Alphabets,
Y are numbers 0-9)
Please enter numeric data only and length
should be less then or equal to 9.

Error Description.

Error Description
 Application for Taxpayer Identification Number
For All Individuals
(This Form may be used by all individuals who are applying for a TIN. Individuals who are
ONLY employed, or Registering/ transfering a Motor Vehicle or carrying out a Land transfer
are not required to complete section D and Schedule 3 of this form.)

Section A - Name and Address

1) Title (Optional)
Others(specify)
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) Marital Status Of Applicant*
9) Have you previously applied for or been
issued a TIN?* (Select YES/NO. If “YES” provide
details below)
a) Enter existing number*
b) Approximate Date of Previous Application*
c) Was your previous TIN obtained under a
different Name?* (Select YES/No. If YES then
complete Schedule 4)
10) Postal address where notices and correspondence should be sent
a) Post Office Box number/Private Bag
b) District/city where box is located*
11) Home 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*
12) Mobile Phone Number*
13) Landline Number
14) Email Address*
Section B - Birth and Citizenship and Purpose of Registration
1) Country of Birth*
2) Place of Birth (As Appropriate)
District*
City*
State* (If Country of Birth is not Uganda)
Sub-County*
Parish*
Village*
3) Sex*
4) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)*
5) Citizenship (Select only if you are not a
citizen of Uganda)*
6) Are you Minor?* (Select YES/NO. If YES then
complete Schedule 1*)
7) Have you been known by another name
other than the Maiden Name listed in A-2
above?* (Select YES/NO. If YES then complete
Schedule 2*)

8) Why do you need a TIN? (Indicate YES/NO, as applicable for each tax type)
NOTE: For VAT,LED,Gaming Tax you must attach another form. See instructions
starting on page 3 for more information.
a) Income Tax
b) VAT (Complete Form DT-1011)
c) Stamp Duty
d) Imports/Exports
e) Local Excise (Complete Form DT-1012)
f) Gaming Tax Registration (Complete Form
DT-1013)
g) Motor Vehicle Registration/Transfer
h) Oil and Gas (Complete Form DT-1017)
i) Rental Income Tax
j) Pay As You Earn (PAYE) ( Complete
Schedule 3)
k) Withholding Tax (Income Tax) (Complete
Schedule 3 )
Section C - Identification Documents
Indicate the identification you have by selecting YES/NO. If YES, enter the
reference number of the form of identification you have. You MUST attach to this
application either a copy of a National ID or copies of any other two identification
documents. (NSSF Card, Passport, Employee’s ID or Voter’s Card)
1) National ID
2) NSSF Card
3) Passport
4) Employees ID
5) Voters Card
6) Drivers Permit
7) Work Permit
8) Village Identity Card
9) Current Bank Statement (Past 90 days)
10) Visa
11) Diplomatic Foreign Affairs ID
12) Financial Card
13) Refugee ID
 Form DT-1001

Toll Free Number 0800117000

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 Section D - Partnership, Corporate a
Indicate below your additional business interests/ investments in any partnerships
Entity Type*

Section E - Sources of Income and Type of Business Activity

Select all income sources that apply. If the business address required in item 4 is
same as the home address provided in Section A, Item 11, provide YES in 4-III bel
1) Employment (Select YES/NO)
a) Principal Employer's Name*
b) Is Employer Uganda Resident ?*
i) Employer's TIN*
2) Property Income (Royalties, interest
dividends annuity, gifts, Winnings from
Gaming and any other income other than from
business, rental or employment(Select
YES/NO))
3) Rental Income (Select YES/NO)
4) Business Income from a Sole Proprietorship
or Family Run Business (Select YES/NO)
Business name*
I) Business Registration Certificate Number*
II) Date Business Started (DD/MM/YYYY)*
III) Is your business address the same as
your home address? If YES, leave boxes "a"
through "i" blank.*
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*
5) Description of Activity*
6) Activity Code *
a) Division *
b) Class *
7) Do you have additional places of business?
If YES then complete Form DT-1014
(Application for Additonal Places of Business
i.e. Branch Annexure) and attach copy.*
 Section D - Partnership, Corporate and Trusts Information
siness interests/ investments in any partnerships, companies or trust
b) Business Name of Partnership, Corporation or

of Income and Type of Business Activity

ply. If the business address required in item 4 is the
ed in Section A, Item 11, provide YES in 4-III below
NO
and Trusts Information
s, companies or trust
Registration Number* TIN*
 Section F - Alternate Contact
If we should contact someone other
than you to discuss the issuance of this
TIN, Enter information about that
person below. Is alternate contact
detail same as provided in Section A?
1) Surname/Maiden Name*
2) First Name*
3) Middle Name
4) If You Have An Existing TIN, Enter
Number
5) Acquired Name (if different from
Surname)..
6) Family/ father's Surname
7) Designation/ Relationship
8) Mobile Phone Number*
9) Land Line Number
10) Email..
Section G - Referee
This application must be referenced by a taxpayer whose TIN is active.
Fill in the details below.
1) Surname/Maiden Name .*
2) First Name.*
3) Middle Name.
4) Referee's TIN *
5) Acquired Name (if different from
Surname).
6) Family/ father's Surname.
7) Designation/ Relationship.
8) Mobile Phone Number.*
9) Land Line Number.
10) Email.
You DO NOT need to file this sheet with your registration unless you have
completed one of the four schedules below.
Schedule 1 - Guardian for Minor
If this application for a TIN is on behalf of a minor, please provide the following
information about the parent or guardian.
1) Surname/Maiden Name.*
2) First Name .*
3) Middle Name .*
4) If You Have An Existing TIN, Enter Number
here*
5) Acquired Name (If Different from
6) Family/Father's Surname (if different from
Surname).*
7) Mother's Maiden Name* ..
If you have ever been Schedule 2 - Other
known by another Names
name, Used
please provide the following
information
1) Title (Optional) .

Schedule 3 - Details of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Withholding Tax

(WHT)
Provide the date for commencement of PAYE or WHT.
1) PAYE
2) WHT
Schedule 4 - Name Used on Prior TIN Registration Applications
(Complete only if you ticked the box in Section A, Line 9c )
1) Title (Optional).
Others(specify).*
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.*
et with your registration unless you have
ules below.
1 - Guardian for Minor
behalf of a minor, please provide the following
guardian.

2 - Other
another Names
name, Used
please provide the following

Others(specify) 2) Surname/Maiden
Name*
As You Earn (PAYE) and Withholding Tax
(WHT)
ment of PAYE or WHT.

on Prior TIN Registration Applications

box in Section A, Line 9c )
3) First Name* 4) Middle Name
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 Schedule 5 - Mining Operations
(Complete this section if you are undertaking mining operations)
1)Do you have a license to undertake mining
operations in relation to mining and midstream
operations ? (attach evidence)*
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Total_Schedule_5_2

Schedule 6 - Midstream Oper

(Complete this section if you are undertaking m
1)Do you have a license to undertake midstream operations in relation to mining
(attach evidence)*
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