The UIN, or Unique Identification Number, is a 13-digit code used to identify natural and legal persons in Cameroon. It is compulsory for all Cameroonian citizens aged 12 or over who wish to carry out administrative, fiscal, social or economic operations in Cameroon.
But how do you obtain your UIN in Cameroon? What documents are required, what steps need to be followed and what deadlines need to be met? In this article, we explain everything you need to know to obtain your UIN.
What is the UIN used for?
Issued for a period of validity of 10 years in line with the date of validity of your CNI, the UIN is unique to each individual in order to authenticate the person’s identity and secure their personal data.
From now on, users must present their UIN before carrying out the following operations:
– Opening an account with credit and microfinance institutions. This also includes rechargeable prepaid debit cards
– take out any type of insurance policy
– taking out a subscription to the water and/or electricity networks
– Land registration
– obtaining a licence for a regulated profession
The UIN is therefore an essential document for all Cameroonian citizens, whether resident in Cameroon or not. It is advisable to memorise it or keep a note of it in a safe place, as it may be requested at any time by the competent authorities.
What you need to know about the UIN.
The unique identification number is made up of letters and numbers… the first letters indicate the type of person (natural or legal); the first two digits represent the month of birth, the two following digits the year of birth and the rest are random numbers. Your unique identification number is confidential and should only be shared with the relevant authorities for administrative purposes. Similarly, it is not advisable to use someone else’s number, as doing so could be considered fraud.
How do I get my UIN?
E-registration in Cameroon is now possible on www.impots.cm with the DGI, which makes it easy to obtain your UIN without having to go anywhere. It is issued automatically to all taxpayers.
How do you go about it?
There are two categories of people:
- Those who have not yet been registered and ;
- Those who already have a tax identification number.
In the latter case, many people have automatically registered without their knowledge. These include employees and retirees of the Fichier des soldes de l’État and private sector employees affiliated to the CNPS.
In any case, the procedure to follow to find out if you are registered and to be able to print your registration certificate is as follows
- Go to the DGI website by entering www.impots.cm
- Click on e-registration;
3. Click on « I already have a tax identification number
4. Enter your name only in the « Name or company name » field and click on the magnifying glass.
For those who do not yet have a UIN, the procedure is as follows:
- Go to the DGI website by clicking on www.impots.cm
- Click on e-registration
- Click on : » I have not yet been registered « .
Now fill in the form with your details:
Fields to be completed :
- Last name
- First name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Mother’s surname
- Mother’s first name
- Father’s surname
- Father’s first name
- Sex
- Marital status
- Tax status
- Declared activity
- Country
- City
- Neighbourhood
- Location
- Commune
- Management unit
- Address
- Tel
5 Click on : « Send » to generate the UIN
6. Export in PDF format and print
Now you have your tax identification number.
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