# Verification of tax number **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 16, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/verification-of-tax-number/17554 "2021-09-16T17:40:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bassine-aboulia-2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/958977/32.png) [@bassine-aboulia-2](https://community.deriv.com/u/bassine-aboulia-2)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/verification-of-tax-number/17554/1 "2021-09-16T17:40:17Z")
How long does Deriv usually take to verify a tax number?Let’s assume they restricted deposits and withdrawals because there was no tax number. ---
**Author:** ![carding-alphorn-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@carding-alphorn-1](https://community.deriv.com/u/carding-alphorn-1)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/verification-of-tax-number/17554/2 "2024-04-20T07:26:18Z")
i want to upload my tax number to my acc ---
**Author:** ![Sivapria\_deriv](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sivapria_deriv/32/5512_2.png) [@Sivapria\_deriv](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sivapria_deriv)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/verification-of-tax-number/17554/3 "2024-04-21T03:05:00Z")
Hi @carding-alphorn-1. Thank you for joining our community! In regards to your inquiry, kindly refer to the article below for more information: > [@Tax Identification Number for MT5 Account creation (BVI, Vanuatu and Labuan)](https://community.deriv.com/t/tax-identification-number-for-mt5-account-creation-bvi-vanuatu-and-labuan/36753): > > Hi Deriv Community, If you are planning to create MT5 accounts under the jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, or Labuan accounts, you would need to present your Tax Identification Number. Where to find Tax Identification Number? You may find this information on a government-issued letter of income tax. In some countries, the tax identification number can be found in official identification documents such as passports or driver’s licenses. If you don’t have a tax identification… Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via Live Chat for better assistance and protection of your account’s data. We’ll work with you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. > **[Help Centre | Frequently Asked Questions | Deriv](https://deriv.com/help-centre)** > > Have questions on your trading account, how our trading platforms work or about trading? Read our FAQ’s or contact us through Deriv live chat. ---
**Author:** ![chorogi-airpack-2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@chorogi-airpack-2](https://community.deriv.com/u/chorogi-airpack-2)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 10:38am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/verification-of-tax-number/17554/4 "2024-05-11T10:38:18Z")
I don’t understand why this broker Keep asking for tax identification number this doesn’t really exist in Nigeria I have verified my account with the necessary documents I still don’t know why you keep asking for tax identification number I don’t understand this ---
**Author:** ![Sivapria\_deriv](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sivapria_deriv/32/5512_2.png) [@Sivapria\_deriv](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sivapria_deriv)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/verification-of-tax-number/17554/5 "2024-05-19T08:02:24Z")
Hi @chorogi-airpack-2 . Thank you for joining our community! In regards to your inquiry, kindly refer to the article below for more information: > [@Tax Identification Number for MT5 Account creation (BVI, Vanuatu and Labuan)](https://community.deriv.com/t/tax-identification-number-for-mt5-account-creation-bvi-vanuatu-and-labuan/36753): > > Hi Deriv Community, If you are planning to create MT5 accounts under the jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, or Labuan accounts, you would need to present your Tax Identification Number. Where to find Tax Identification Number? You may find this information on a government-issued letter of income tax. In some countries, the tax identification number can be found in official identification documents such as passports or driver’s licenses. If you don’t have a tax identification… Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via Live Chat for better assistance and protection of your account’s data. We’ll work with you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. > **[Help Centre | Frequently Asked Questions | Deriv](https://deriv.com/help-centre)** > > Have questions on your trading account, how our trading platforms work or about trading? Read our FAQ’s or contact us through Deriv live chat.