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Data Element

Unique Tax Reference Number

Is Part Of
Has Parts  
Version 2.0
Status Release
Previous Versions  
Later Versions  
Date Agreed 1 January 2002
Name

Unique Tax Reference Number

Description A reference number issued by the Inland Revenue that uniquely identifies a particular taxpayer.
Business Format 10 digits
Element Type Data Item
XML Schema
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Validations
1. Must be numeric.
2. The first digit is a check digit.
3. Must be a unique number.
Value  
DefaultValue  
Owner Inland Revenue
Based On Inland Revenue
Verification  
Comment
  • Each reference number is randomly generated.