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Zambia

Zambia uses the Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN) as the main taxpayer identifier for both individuals and entities. The TPIN is allocated through Zambia Revenue Authority registration and is used for tax, customs, and other regulated transactions such as bank-account requirements.

ZM ZMB 1 TIN type Last reviewed 2026-06-05

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Validate Zambia TIN
Zambian Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN)
Current Individuals Entities

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)

The TPIN is the main taxpayer identifier allocated to Zambian taxpayers, including individuals and businesses, for ZRA tax registration and related transactions.

Details
Examples
1234567890
Where to find it

On the ZRA TPIN registration certificate and in ZRA TaxOnline taxpayer search results.

Common names
TPIN Taxpayer Identification Number
Structure
1-10 Identifier Ten-digit taxpayer identifier generated through the ZRA taxpayer registration system.
Official source
zra.org.zm portal.zra.org.zm businesslicenses.gov.zm documents1.worldbank.org