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Palau

Palau uses a six-digit Bureau of Revenue and Taxation Tax Identification Number for registered taxpayers, a Palau Social Security Number for individuals, and a Republic of Palau Social Security Administration Employer Identification Number for businesses and employers.

PW PLW 3 TIN types Last reviewed 2026-06-05

TIN types

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

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Palau Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Current Individuals Entities

Bureau of Revenue and Taxation (BRT)

Six-digit tax identifier issued by BRT to registered taxpayers and used on taxpayer registration, tax category, business licence, update, and tax return forms.

Details
Examples
123456 654321
Where to find it

On BRT taxpayer registration, business licence, tax category registration, taxpayer update, PGST return, and related BRT correspondence.

Common names
TIN Tax Identification Number
Structure
1-6 Identifier Six-digit taxpayer identifier issued by BRT.
Official source
palaugov.pw
Palau Social Security Number (SSN)
Current Individuals

Republic of Palau Social Security Administration (ROPSSA)

Personal identifier issued by ROPSSA, required for employees and used on employer, social security, and BRT taxpayer registration forms.

Details
Examples
123-45-6789 555-12-3456
Where to find it

On the Palau Social Security card and on ROPSSA or BRT employer and taxpayer registration forms.

Common names
SSN Palau Social Security Number
Structure
1-3 First segment First three digits of the identifier.
5-6 Second segment Middle two digits of the identifier.
8-11 Third segment Final four digits of the identifier.
Official source
ropssa.pw palaugov.pw
Palau Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Current Individuals Entities

Republic of Palau Social Security Administration (ROPSSA)

Employer and business identifier issued by ROPSSA for businesses and employers, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and nonprofits.

Details
Examples
123456 98765432
Where to find it

On the ROPSSA EIN card, EIN application or renewal records, and business licence clearance records.

Common names
EIN Employer Identification Number
Official source
ropssa.pw palaugov.pw