e-TIN and income-tax return
An e-TIN is the taxpayer identification number issued through NBR’s system. Filing an income-tax return is a separate step, and it applies only when the law requires it for that person and assessment year. Use the official NBR portals.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
What an e-TIN is
An e-TIN (electronic Taxpayer Identification Number) is issued through the National Board of Revenue (NBR) system. It identifies a person or entity for income-tax purposes and may be asked for in other transactions or services when the current law requires it. Holding an e-TIN does not by itself mean a return must be filed every year.
getBangla is an independent information site. It is not NBR, it does not issue TINs, and it does not receive tax payments. Register and file only on official NBR portals.
e-TIN and the income-tax return
| Topic | e-TIN | Income-tax return |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The taxpayer’s Taxpayer Identification Number | The filing for a specific income year and assessment year |
| Who issues or files it | The TIN is issued through registration on NBR’s system | The taxpayer who is required to file submits the return in the manner NBR prescribes |
| How often | A TIN is an identification number | A return is filed by assessment year when the law creates a filing obligation |
| How they relate | The TIN is identification and registration | The return is the submission of income and tax information |
e-TIN registration
- Open the e-TIN portal — Use NBR e-TIN registration. Type the address yourself.
- Register with the identity and contact details that apply to you — NBR’s published list for an adult Bangladeshi individual asks for the name, a valid NID number and the date of birth as on the NID. Other applicants, such as a minor, a person without an NID, or a firm, are asked for different details. Match the NID spelling and date of birth.
- Save the TIN and the certificate or record — NBR’s published description says an e-TIN is a 12-digit number. Save that number. A TIN certificate is the record of that registration. It is not an NID, not a BIN, and not a return acknowledgement.
What an income-tax return is
An income-tax return is the prescribed filing in which the taxpayer reports the income, and where applicable the expenditure, assets, liabilities and tax information, for the relevant year. What must be included depends on the taxpayer and the current law.
If a return applies to you, file it within the time limit on NBR’s official e-Return portal. Check the deadline for the current assessment year and your taxpayer category in NBR’s current instructions. This page does not print a filing date.
- Check whether you must file — Do not assume that every TIN holder must file. The obligation can depend on income, taxability, specified transactions or services, and the provisions that apply to you.
- File on the official e-Return portal if it applies — NBR’s published guidance says online filing is on e-Return, and that registration there uses a TIN and a mobile number registered to the NID. The salary calculator on this site is a model, not a filed return.
- Keep the submission acknowledgement — After submission, save the acknowledgement or reference the portal provides. That record is not the same as the TIN number or the TIN certificate.
Papers you may keep ready, depending on your income and situation
- NID or other identity information.
- TIN information or the TIN certificate.
- A salary statement, pay slip or employer certificate, if that applies.
- Bank interest or other financial statements, if that applies.
- Investment or tax-rebate papers, if that applies.
- Property, rent or business information, if that applies.
- An earlier return or acknowledgement, if you have one.
- Sending NID photos to a random Facebook inbox that offers to “make a TIN”.
- Sharing an NBR password, OTP or other login details with an unknown agent.
- Taking a filing deadline from an old blog post. Read NBR’s current notice for that assessment year.
Official links
Source: National Board of Revenue
FAQ
Is an e-TIN the same as a TIN certificate?
No. The e-TIN is the number that identifies the taxpayer. The TIN certificate or print copy can be used as proof of that registration. Neither is the same as a return acknowledgement or a tax clearance certificate.
Does everyone with an e-TIN have to file a return?
No. Having an e-TIN does not create the same filing obligation for every person. Whether a return is required can depend on income, taxability, specified transactions or services, and the income-tax provisions that apply. Check the current NBR rules or notifications for your situation.
Can I get a TIN from getBangla?
No. getBangla is not a government service provider and is not an NBR-authorised application centre. Use only NBR’s official portal for an e-TIN and related work.
I have an old paper TIN. Do I need a new one?
Check the current status of the old TIN on NBR’s system before you apply for a new one. NBR’s published re-registration path is for updating a 10-digit TIN to the 12-digit e-TIN and updating the taxpayer’s information. Do not create an extra TIN without need. Follow NBR’s instructions if a further step is required.