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Central African Republic

The Central African Republic uses the Numéro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF), issued by the Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines, as the tax identifier for taxpayers. Current DGID materials show an 11-character NIF and official taxpayer lists also show an 8-character core form.

CF CAF 2 TIN types Last reviewed 2026-05-14

TIN types

2 published formats. Open a type to see examples, structure details, and official sources.

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Numéro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)
Current Individuals Entities

Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines (Directorate General of Taxes and Domains, DGID)

Primary displayed NIF form used for registered taxpayers, including businesses and individual operators, in current DGID materials.

Details
Examples
M 233039 J 001 P 357942 Z 001
Where to find it

On DGID registration bulletins, taxpayer lists, invoices, professional documents, customs documents, and account-opening records for economic operators.

Common names
NIF Numéro d'Identification Fiscale
Structure
1 Prefix Alphabetic taxpayer-series prefix.
2-7 Serial Six-digit taxpayer sequence.
8 Control or series letter Alphabetic character shown as part of the taxpayer identifier.
9-11 Site or fiscal residence suffix Three-digit suffix shown on current DGID materials, commonly as 001.
Official source
finances.gouv.cf guferca.org opentimberportal.org
Numéro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF, 8-character core format)
Individuals Entities

Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines (Directorate General of Taxes and Domains, DGID)

Eight-character core NIF form shown in DGID taxpayer lists and older taxpayer records.

Details
Examples
M 233039 J P 310317 O
Where to find it

On DGID taxpayer lists and older tax records that show the taxpayer identifier without a three-digit suffix.

Common names
NIF Core NIF Numéro d'Identification Fiscale
Structure
1 Prefix Alphabetic taxpayer-series prefix.
2-7 Serial Six-digit taxpayer sequence.
8 Control or series letter Alphabetic character shown as part of the taxpayer identifier.
Official source
finances.gouv.cf guferca.org