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Malawi

Malawi uses a single Taxpayer Identification Number, commonly called TPIN or TIN, issued by the Malawi Revenue Authority for taxpayers such as individuals, companies, and other organisations.

MW MWI 1 TIN type Last reviewed 2026-06-05

TIN types

1 published format. Open a type to see examples, structure details, and official sources.

Validate Malawi TIN
Malawi Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN)
Current Individuals Entities

Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)

The TPIN is the taxpayer identifier used by MRA for taxpayer registration, electronic services, VAT and fiscal receipts, customs clearance, and tax correspondence.

Details
Examples
02339461
Where to find it

On the MRA TIN/TPIN certificate and in MRA taxpayer records, including Msonkho Online, MyTax/e-payment, EIS, VAT invoice, customs, and trade documentation where TPIN or TIN is requested.

Common names
TPIN TIN Taxpayer Identification Number Tax Payer Identification Number
Structure
1-8 Identifier Eight-digit taxpayer identifier assigned by the Malawi Revenue Authority.
Official source
mra.mw eis-api.mra.mw eis-portal.mra.mw elibrary.mra.mw malawitradeportal.com iras.gov.sg