Registration of TIN for a foreigner

Taxpayer identification number is a unique number used for registration of natural persons in the tax system of Ukraine. Foreigners who plan to work, conduct business or carry out financial transactions in Ukraine must obtain a TIN. In this article, we will consider how to issue a TIN for a foreigner, what documents are required and what features should be taken into account.

TIN is required for foreign citizens for:

• Official employment;
• Business registration or opening of a sole proprietorship;
• Registration of bank accounts;
• Purchase of real estate;
• Receiving social and medical services;
• Tax payments and reporting.

To issue an identification code in Ukraine, a foreigner must apply to the territorial body of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, at the place of temporary or permanent residence, with the following documents:

1. Application for obtaining a personal identification number (made out according to the established model at the tax inspectorate).
2. The original of the foreigner's passport.
3. Translation of the foreign passport into Ukrainian , certified by a notary. It is necessary to pay attention to the exact transcription of the foreigner's surname and first name in Ukrainian for consistency with previously translated documents and to avoid discrepancies.

The term of consideration of the application is up to 5 working days. The service of obtaining a personal identification number in the tax office is free

Is it possible to get a TIN remotely? Yes, if a foreigner is outside Ukraine, he can issue a TIN through a proxy who has a notarized power of attorney. If the power of attorney is issued outside of Ukraine, it must be legalized or certified by an apostille, depending on the country. In this case, all documents are submitted to the tax service through a representative.

Issuing an individual tax number is an important stage for foreigners who intend to conduct financial activities or live in Ukraine. Having an individual tax number opens the possibility to legally work, conduct business, buy real estate and carry out other financial transactions in Ukraine.

Templates that may be useful:

-   A letter of guarantee from the DMSU for the extension of the foreigner's stay in Ukraine ;

- Agreement on the provision of volunteer assistance ;

- Application for obtaining information about crossing the border of Ukraine for the period ;

- Petition to the DMSU to extend the period of stay of a foreigner in Ukraine (volunteering) ;

- Petition to the DMSU to extend the period of stay of a foreigner in Ukraine (employment) ;

- Consultation: temporary residence permit ;

- Submission of a volunteer organization to invite a foreigner (receiving a temporary residence permit) .