Tax identification number (TIN or NIF)

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Member since 31 December 2020

Nidal119Member23 January 2021 12:41:12

Hello everyone,

I have a question regarding TIN.
I will be arriving in Brussels within a month, after obtaining all the needed permits. and now considering opening a bank account before arriving. However, all banks require a TIN, NN, or NIF number to do so.

This number does not appear to exists on the work permit or Annexe-46. Is it possible to get this number before registration at the town hall?

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ZivcalMember23 January 2021 21:27:59

We actually opened an account with ING expat before having our numbers. It was easy and we had it opened before we arrived.

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