How to find out the TIN of an organization: simple instructions

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Knowing as much information about the counterparty as possible is the key to safe cooperation, because according to the legislation of the Russian Federation, the responsibility for unreliable partners falls on the shoulders of the director of the company, who did not show sufficient discretion when choosing. In this article, we will figure out how to find out the TIN of an organization and other important information about it, how to check the reliability of a potential partner.

Where can I find information about the organization?

The most reliable assistant in collecting information about a counterparty is the site of the tax inspectorate (FTS). So, how to find out the TIN of an organization using the FTS website? Go to the site, on the main page you will see the heading "Electronic Services", in the list there is a service called "Business risks: check yourself and the counterparty", here we will check.

How to find out the TIN of an organization by name?

Follow the link to the above service. On the page that opens, you will see a form called "Search Criteria", it has two tabs: "Legal Entity" and "Individual Entrepreneur / Peasant Farm". Selected by default"Legal entity" tab. The tab offers two search options: "PSRN / TIN" or "Name of the legal entity". By default, there is a dot on the first option, but you need to rearrange it to the second. Next, you enter the name of the organization in the search bar, you can check the box “Search by exact match of the name” if you are completely sure of the information. If you have any doubts, it is better not to check the box in order to select as many options as possible from the database.

Next, you need to specify the region where the organization is located. You need to select from the dropdown list. This line supports the quick search function, for this you need to start typing the region number or name directly into the line, and then click on the desired option. Next, you need to enter the numbers from the image and click the "Find" button.

The result of the search will be a table from which you can get the following information: the name of the enterprise, the address (place of registration) of the organization, PSRN, TIN, KPP, the date of assignment of the PSRN and the date of making an entry on liquidation, if the desired legal entity has already ceased activities.

Search for address and name by TIN

The same lookup table can be used if you are looking for, on the contrary, the name of the organization by TIN. Move the dot to "OGRN / TIN", enter the TIN data in the search bar, then the numbers from the picture and the "Find" button. As a result of the request, you will receive a table from which you can get the address of the organization by TIN, name, PSRN, KPP,the date of incorporation and the date of liquidation if the firm no longer exists. Only if, when searching by name, you can be offered several organizations, then when searching by TIN, only one.

If you entered an incorrect TIN, you will receive a message from the PSRN or TIN system: "Incorrect TIN of a legal entity". This means that you made a mistake when entering the TIN, or that such an organization does not exist and did not exist.

We are looking for information about individual entrepreneurs or peasant farms

How to find out the TIN of an organization if it is not a legal entity, but an individual, that is, an individual entrepreneur or a peasant farm (peasant farm)? On the website of the Federal Tax Service, again find the "Electronic Services" section and follow the link "Business risks: check yourself and the counterparty." In the “Search Criteria” form, select the “Individual Entrepreneur / Peasant Farm” tab, move the point to search by full name and region of residence, enter the data and digital code from the image. Click on the "Find" button. You will receive a table with the TIN number, OGRNIP, the date of its assignment and the date of the liquidation entry, if the IP ceased to exist. The difference from the data on the legal entity is that the IP registration address is not indicated.

How to check the reliability of the counterparty?

In fact, the TIN of an organization is a number thanks to which you can collect a lot of useful information about a counterparty, a potential partner. How to check if your business is at risk?

On the website of the Federal Tax Service you can get information about notwhether your potential partner is included in the list of enterprises that have been in arrears in paying taxes or tax returns for more than a year. To check, you need to follow the link of the same name, which is located below the search form, enter the TIN that you just learned, the digital code and click the "Search" button.

Here you can also check if there are any disqualified persons in the executive bodies of your counterparty, find out what messages were published by this legal entity in the State Registration Bulletin, whether there is a connection with this organization according to the legal entity specified during registration address.

All these measures will help you avoid entering into contracts with shell companies, with non-existent or unreliable organizations, with tax evaders and other violators who may put your business at risk. All information is provided completely free of charge and within a few seconds.