A Philippine Tax Identification Number (TIN) is needed for all applicants, including foreigners, who want to open a COL account. Below are some guidelines should you need help in retrieving or applying for a TIN:
TIN RETRIEVAL
Contact the BIR to retrieve your TIN
- BIR Contact Center: 8981-7020, 8981-7030, 8981-7040
- Email: contact_us@bir.gov.ph
They will ask security questions before release your TIN
TIN APPLICATION
- For employed, and self-employed individuals kindly refer to this link for your TIN application: BIR Application Guidelines
- For students, homemakers, retirees, foreign citizens and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) kindly refer to the forms and complete requirements on this link: TIN Application Guidelines
NOTE: If the BIR officer would ask for a certification that you are opening an account with COL Financial, kindly email us with your complete name (with middle initial) at helpdesk@colfinancial.com so that we can provide you one.