Introduction
In Malaysia’s e-Invoicing system, every individual and business must be identified using a Tax Identification Number (TIN). For companies, you’ll also need the Business Registration Number (BRN).
If you don’t know your TIN or BRN, don’t worry — this guide shows you step-by-step how to search and verify both using the MyTax portal and publicly available resources like CTOS.
What Is TIN and BRN?
TIN (Tax Identification Number): A unique number assigned to individuals and businesses for tax purposes by LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia).
BRN (Business Registration Number): A company registration number issued by SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia), required to identify companies in e-Invoicing.
👉 To find a company’s TIN, you will often need its BRN first.
How to Find an Individual’s TIN
Follow these steps to search for an individual’s TIN:
Go to the official MyTax portal.
Select “Identification Card No” as the search option.
Enter the 12-digit NRIC number (without dashes).
Log in with your MyTax credentials (password).
Click on “TIN Search”.
Select Individuals.
Enter the required IC number again and click Search.
The portal will display the TIN number for the individual.
How to Find a Company’s TIN
If you need a company’s TIN (e.g., Sdn Bhd, Berhad, etc.), follow these steps:
Visit the MyTax portal.
Log in with your account.
Go to TIN Search.
Select Other Than Individuals and Choose the correct Category.
Enter the Company’s BRN in the reference number field.
The system will display the Company’s TIN.
How to Find a Company’s BRN (If You Don’t Have It)
If you don’t know a company’s BRN, you can look it up first:
Go to Google.
Type:
COMPANY NAME + CTOS.
Choose the first search result from the CTOS official website.
Copy the BRN number displayed.
Return to the MyTax portal and paste the BRN to search for the TIN.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the difference between TIN and BRN?
Q: What is the difference between TIN and BRN?
A: TIN is a tax number issued by LHDN, while BRN is a company registration number issued by SSM. You need BRN to search for a company’s TIN.
Q: Can I search for my TIN without logging in?
Q: Can I search for my TIN without logging in?
A: No, you must log in to MyTax with your credentials to perform a TIN search.
Q: Is CTOS an official source for BRN?
Q: Is CTOS an official source for BRN?
A: CTOS is not the issuing authority but compiles company data from official sources. It is widely used for quick BRN lookups.
Q: Do all individuals in Malaysia have a TIN?
Q: Do all individuals in Malaysia have a TIN?
A: Yes, all individuals with tax obligations are assigned a TIN. You can check it via MyTax using your IC.