TIN validation guidance for New Zealand
Access country-specific reference information, recognised formats and validation resources designed for compliance teams, finance departments and enterprise operations.
TIN Check New Zealand
For individuals:
The TIN is called IRD number and is issued by the Inland Revenue to individuals.
Format:
The TIN consists of 8 or 9 digits (depending on when it was first issued).
For entites:
The TIN is called IRD number and is issued by the Inland Revenue for entities (such as Companies, Partnerships, Trusts, Charities).
Format:
The TIN consists of 8 or 9 digits (depending on when it was first issued).
Official example structures
Use the following examples as guidance for commonly recognised tax identification formats.