Ethiopia Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA) Instructions for

completion of Registration Form for Taxpayers Abroad

1. Download the Application Form.
( http://www.erca.gov.et/index.php/citizen_abroad/TIN_registration )
2. Print the form on a clean white A4 or Letter size paper. Make sure that the top left
and bottom right corner ‘markers’ are printed (See sample below). If not, then select
the correct print size form to download, and print that.
3. Complete fields: 2.1 to 6.5 ( do not fill in fields: 1 and 7 (7.1 & 7.2) )
4. Take form to nearest law enforcement agency (e.g. Police Station) to have
fingerprints taken and transposed to the form using ink (see the example below).
Summarized requirements for Fingerprints:
a. Mark an ‘X’ to indicate which fingerprints cannot be taken (fingers missing).
b. Please use only BLACK ink.
c. Fingerprints taken should be flat and not rolled.
d. Ensure that each fingerprint image is placed in the center of the box provided.
e. Fingers should be spread slightly, not pressed together.
f. Try not to slant the fingers or have it at an angle.
5. The officer, who captures the fingerprints, should then complete Block-1 with his/her
relevant details.
6. Affix a colour passport photograph to B using glue, not a staple, as this will damage
the photograph. It should neatly fit in the block, and should not be larger or smaller.
Summarized Requirements for Photograph:
a. Rotation of the head shall be less than ±5 degrees from frontal in every direction.
b. Only one face allowed in frontal image.
c. Eyes shall be open.
d. Shoulders shall be “square on” to the camera.
e. Lighting to be equally distributed on face.
f. The region from crown to the chin shall be clearly visible and shadow-free.
g. There shall be no dark shadows in the eye-sockets due to the brow.
h. Diffused, balanced light sources shall be used.
i. Only clear glasses allowed.
j. Glass frame should not obscure any eye.
k. Face image is horizontally centered.
l. Ensure that the face is vertically positioned (not stretched).
m. Minimum face image width to be at least 5/7 of the full image width.
n. The resolution of the full images shall be at least 180 pixels of resolution for the
width of the head, or roughly 90 pixels from eye center to eye center.
7. Proceed to the local Ethiopia Consulate or Embassy, where the form will be accepted.
8. Make sure that you are given a receipt for your application.

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 9. Your self appointed representative should regularly follow up with ERCA on the
status of your application. ERCA will not contact you or your representative. Your
representative will be responsible to ensure that you get furnished with your newly
issued TIN number. You will be able to collect your TIN card from ERCA once you are
back in Addis Ababa.

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