DGT Confirms Continued Issuance of 15-Digit TIN, Despite New Format Implementation

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) affirms that the 15-digit Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) format can still be used, even though the government has started to enforce the use of the new TIN format.

There are three new TIN formats released by the government, namely the Population Identity Number (NIK) as the TIN, the 16-digit TIN, and the Identity Number of Place of  Business Activities (NITKU.

Therefore, DGT will still issue 15-digit TIN in addition to also issuing 16-digit TIN and NITKU to taxpayers who register themselves to obtain TIN or in the case of giving TIN by position.

The affirmation was conveyed through the Announcement of the Director General of Taxes Number PENG-26/PJ.09/2024 on Monday (9/9) by the Director of Extension, Services, and Public Relations (P2 Humas) of the DGT. 

This announcement is to emphasize the provisions contained in Director General of Taxes Regulation Number PER-6/PJ/2024 as well as written statements that have been issued by DGT regarding the use of TIN. 

Tax Services for Limited 16-Digit TIN

Previously, in PER-6/PJ/2024, the DGT decided to start applying the new TIN format since 1 July 2024 for several tax services.  Meanwhile, tax services that have not been updated can only use the 15-digit TIN. Therefore, the existence of a 15-digit TIN is still needed by taxpayers.

Nevertheless, the DGT remains committed to continuously updating all tax services to fully support the 16-digit TIN. "The list of tax services based on 16-digit TIN, NITKU, or 15-digit TIN will continue to expand periodically through the issuance of announcements," according to an excerpt from the announcement.

Additionally, other parties that require TIN for administrative purposes have not yet fully updated their systems to accommodate the new TIN format. They have been given a deadline to make the necessary updates and transition to the new TIN format by December 31, 2024. (ASP/KEN)