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/Obtain a Tax ID Number

Basic information on the procedure.

/ Object

/ Basic information

Although it is not necessary to have a NIE to process or obtain a NIF in some cases, having a NIE can facilitate the process.
Applying for a NIE if you are a Foreign Natural Person (individual entrepreneurs, partners or administrators of companies established in Spain and representatives of a branch in Spain or permanent establishments):
  1. Complete and submit the EX-15 form Application for Foreigner Identification Number (NIE) and Certificates (LO 4/2000 and RD 557/2011).
  2. Pay the fee for form 790 code 012.
  3. Provide proof of identity, which can be a passport, an equivalent identity document, or a residence permit.
You can find more information about the application for NIE for foreign natural persons at the following link.
Applying for a NIF if you are a legal entity or person (partners or administrators of companies resident in Spain or holders of a branch in Spain):
  1. If you are a legal entity or person, including partners or administrators of companies residing in Spain or those with a branch in Spain, and you need to obtain a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero or Foreigner Identification Number) for your representatives, you can do so by submitting Form 030 -Census Declaration for registration in the Taxpayers’ Census, change of address, and/or personal data variation. Specifically, you should tick box 109 on this form to request the NIE for your representatives. This process helps ensure that your representatives have the necessary identification to carry out their activities in Spain.
  2. Submit Form 036 -Census Declaration for registration, modification, and deregistration in the Census of Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Withholders, specifically by ticking box 120.
  3. For more information on how to obtain your tax identification number (NIF) click here: Como solicitar un NIF and Obtención NIF.
How to apply for a provisional and a definitive NIF if you are a Spanish resident company that is going to be incorporated:
  1. Provisional NIF: Fill out and submit Form 036 (Census Declaration for registration, modification, and removal in the Census of Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Withholders), specifically by ticking box 110, along with the corresponding documentation.
  2. Definitive NIF: Fill out and submit Form 036 (Census Declaration for registration, modification, and removal in the Census of Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Withholders), specifically by ticking box 120 and box 111, along with the corresponding documentation.
  3. For more information on how to obtain a NIF, click here: Como solicitar un NIF and Obtención NIF.

/ Links to the municipal areas and institutions in charge of the procedure

/ Approximate costs

Payment of the NIE fee: €9.84

/ Resolution period

  • Applying for a NIE : the maximum resolution period is 5 working days
  • Applying for a NIF: the maximum resolution period is 10 working days

/ Professional knowledge required

No specific professional knowledge is necessary to carry out these formalities. It is recommended to seek legal advice to carry out the formalities to obtain a Tax Identification Number (NIF).

/ Where and how to submit documentation

Foreign individuals (individual entrepreneurs; partners or administrators of companies established in Spain, representatives of a branch in Spain or permanent establishments) who require a NIE must:
The application must be processed in Spain at the General Directorate of Police and the Civil Guard. Outside of Spain, it can be obtained at the Spanish diplomatic mission or consular office in the applicant’s place of residence.
Legal entities (partners or administrators of companies resident in Spain or holders of a branch in Spain) that require a NIF must apply for it in person at the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT) or through their website.
How to request a provisional and definitive NIF for a Spanish resident company that is to be incorporated.
  • Provisional NIF: in person at the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT) or through their website. The notary public authorizing the articles of association may also process it electronically.
  • Definitive NIF: via the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT) website.

/ Modalities

  • NIE for foreign individuals operating as individual entrepreneurs; partners or managers of companies established in Spain, representatives of a branch in Spain or permanent establishments.
  • NIF for legal entities that are partners or managers of companies resident in Spain or holders of branches in Spain.
  • Provisional and definitive NIF for a Spanish resident company that is to be incorporated.

/ Type of procedure

Incorporating a company| | Tax identification | Individual entrepreneur | Limited Liability Company | Public Limited Company

/ Related procedures

/ Version and date of the last update

Version 1.0 Date September 2023

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