TIN Check Hong Kong
For individuals :
The TIN equivalent number is called “Hong
Kong Identity Card (HKID) number” issued by
the Immigration Department of Hong Kong,
China.
Note: individuals with personal eTAX accounts
may register a self-selected “TIN”. This number
is only used for accessing e-services provided
and should not be collected/provided for CRS
purposes.
Format:
The HKID number consists of 8 (format: L999999L or L9999999) or 9 (format: LL999999L or LL9999999) characters. The last digit has 11 possible values from 0 to 9 and A.
For Entities :
The TIN equivalent number is the “Business Registration (BR) number” issued by Business Registration Office of Hong Kong, China.
Format:
The BR number consists of 8 digits, which are at the front of the business registration certificate number (e.g. 99999999-&&&-&&-&&-&).