Brunei Darussalam TIN number guide
Identification Number (NRIC)
This pertains to individuals in Brunei Darussalam, including Brunei Darussalam Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Temporary Residents.
- Brunei Darussalam Citizen: Recognizable by yellow-bordered cards featuring yellow printing, issued to individuals aged 12 years and above.
- Permanent Resident: Identified by purple-bordered cards with purple printing, issued to individuals aged 12 years and above.
- Temporary Resident: Distinguished by green-bordered cards with purple printing, issued to individuals holding any immigration passes of 3 months or more. This category applies to individuals aged 12 years and above.
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Standard registration number
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PXXXXXXXX – Standard registration number issued to Sole-Proprietorships or Partnerships registered under the Brunei’s Business Names Act, Chapter 92 (BNA).
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RCXXXXXXXX – Standard registration number issued to Private Limited Companies and Public Companies incorporated under the Brunei’s Companies Act, Chapter 39 (CA).
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RFCXXXXXXXX – Standard registration number issued to Foreign Branch of companies registered under the Brunei’s Companies Act, Chapter 39
All of these registration numbers are provided by the Registry of Companies and Business Names Division within the Ministry of Finance.
Format
- Sole-proprietorships / Partnerships registered under BNA: PXXXXXXXX (9 characters)
- Private Limited Companies / Public Companies registered under CA: RCXXXXXXXX (10 characters)
- Foreign Branch registered under CA: RFCXXXXXXXX (11 characters)
Where:
- P = Proprietorship / Partnership
- RC = Registered Company
- RFC = Registered Foreign Company
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