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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Caribbean Netherlands uses the 9-digit CRIB number as the primary tax identifier for individuals and entities across Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.

BQ BES 1 TIN type Last reviewed 2026-04-20

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CRIB Number
Current Individuals Entities

Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland (Tax Administration of the Caribbean Netherlands)

The CRIB number is the tax identifier used by Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland for registered individuals and entities.

Details
Examples
380008786
Where to find it

On a CRIB statement (CRIB-verklaring) and in Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland tax, payroll, and related correspondence or forms.

Common names
CRIB number CRIB-nummer
Structure
1 Island code 3 = Bonaire, 5 = Sint Eustatius, 6 = Saba.
2 Holder type 1 = entity, 7 or 8 = individual.
3-8 Serial Six-digit serial number.
9 Check digit Control digit derived from the first 8 digits.
Official source
belastingdienst-cn.nl emta.ee