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TIN Check Colombia

Check here if the TIN number is valid for Colombia

Colombia Colombia
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TIN validation guidance for Colombia

Access country-specific reference information, recognised formats and validation resources designed for compliance teams, finance departments and enterprise operations.

TIN Check Colombia


For individuals:

The TIN is called N.I.T and is issued by the DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales de Colombia). For individuals, it is also known as NUIP (single personal identification number).

Format:

There is a new TIN that consists of 10 digits (format: 9.999.999.999).
This new TIN coexists with older identification numbers that consists of either 8 digits (format: 99.999.999, for older citizenship card still in effect) or 9 digits (format: 999.999.999 / e.g. numbers already assigned to foreigners).

For entites:

The TIN is called N.I.T and is issued by the DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales de Colombia).

Format:

The TIN consists of 9 digits (format: 999.999.999).


Reference formats

Official example structures

Use the following examples as guidance for commonly recognised tax identification formats.

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Banks

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E-Commerce

Accelerates order capture and reduces manual tax identification handling in online sales operations.
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Tax Authorities

Supports structured reference and validation processes in public-sector and fiscal administration contexts.
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Operational management

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