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How to verify TIN Number in Seychelles?

TIN check on eGov website​

TIN number search option is available for free on the Seychelles eGov website. You can access the TIN search here. You can search using trade name, TIN, or Business Registration Number.

To verify a Seychelles TIN:

  1. Go to the Seychelles eGov TIN Lookup.
  2. Enter the TIN, trade name, or Business Registration Number (BRN).
  3. Submit — results appear immediately.
TIN Verification on egov site in Seychelles
TIN Verification on egov site in Seychelles

A successful verification of the TIN on the TIN lookup tool will return the following details:

  • Tax Identification Number
  • Business Registration Number
  • Trade name
  • Date of Registration
  • Date of VAT Registration

For more details on Seychelles tax identifiers, see our Seychelles Tax ID Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions​

What is a Seychelles TIN, and how is it assigned?​

A Seychelles TIN (Tax Identification Number) is assigned by the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) to all registered taxpayers. The TIN is separate from the Business Registration Number (BRN) issued by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) — both appear in the eGov TIN lookup. Businesses must have both: a BRN to operate legally and a TIN for all tax filings and payments. [1]

What taxes do Seychelles businesses pay, and what is the relationship between TIN and VAT registration?​

Seychelles main taxes: (1) Business Tax — on profits (0% up to SCR 1M, 25% above); (2) VAT at 15% (introduced 2013, replacing GST); (3) Social Security; (4) Excise on fuel/alcohol/tobacco. The eGov TIN portal shows the 'Date of VAT Registration' separately — confirming whether the entity is VAT-registered in addition to Business Tax. A business may have a TIN but not be VAT-registered if below the SCR 5 million threshold. [1]

What is the VAT registration threshold in Seychelles?​

Seychelles' VAT registration threshold is SCR 5 million annual taxable turnover. VAT rate is 15%. Below-threshold businesses are not VAT-registered and should not charge VAT. VAT returns: monthly (if turnover > SCR 12M annually) or quarterly (below SCR 12M). A blank 'Date of VAT Registration' in the eGov portal means the entity is not VAT-registered. [1]

Seychelles has both IBCs and domestic companies — do both have TINs?​

Seychelles has two distinct company types: (1) International Business Companies (IBCs) — registered under the IBC Act 2016 for offshore holding/investment activities; historically exempt from domestic taxation; subject to economic substance requirements since 2021 reforms; (2) Domestic companies — conducting business in Seychelles, registered with SRC for tax, and having both a BRN and TIN. If a TIN search returns no result, check whether the entity is an offshore IBC rather than a domestic company. [1]

My supplier has a TIN but the "Date of VAT Registration" is blank — are they non-compliant?​

No — a blank VAT Registration date simply means the entity is not registered for VAT, which is normal for businesses below the SCR 5 million threshold. They should not be charging 15% VAT on their invoices. If such a supplier sends a VAT invoice, request a corrected invoice without VAT. The blank VAT date is a legitimate indicator for small businesses operating legitimately below the threshold. [1]

What is the Seychelles VAT rate, and what supplies are zero-rated or exempt?​

Seychelles standard VAT rate is 15%. Zero-rated (0%): exports of goods, international services, financial services to non-residents, certain health and education. Exempt (no VAT charged, no input credit): financial services, residential rental, domestic water/electricity, local transport, education. Key distinction: zero-rated suppliers can reclaim input VAT; exempt suppliers cannot. [1]

How does Seychelles' CRS compliance affect TIN requirements for foreign investors?​

Seychelles committed to the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for automatic exchange of financial information. Seychelles financial institutions must collect and report the home country TIN (not the Seychelles TIN) of foreign account holders to the SRC, which exchanges the data with home country tax authorities annually. Foreign investors in Seychelles IBCs or bank accounts can no longer maintain anonymous structures — their home country tax authorities receive annual reports of Seychelles-held assets. [1]

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