Separate counters to issue TIN at divisional secretariats and key public locations

9 January 2024 12:42 pm Views - 1824

Colombo, Jan 09 (Daily Mirror) - The Finance Ministry has instructed relevant officials to open separate counters at all Divisional Secretariats to issue the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to all individuals above 18 years of age.

In addition, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya directed that arrangements be made to open related counters in locations such as State Banks, the Department for the Registration of Persons, the Department of Motor Traffic etc.

These instructions were given during a discussion with officials from the Inland Revenue Department, State Administration, and the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to expand activities related to issuing TIN.

The State Minister said all Divisional Secretariats should provide necessary facilities to the public.

The Minister said he expects an efficient process for issuing TIN, similar to the issuing of the QR codes for fuel, as done previously.

The discussion also covered shortening the current online registration application form and expediting the time it takes to issue the number to less than five days.