Introduction

REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR (RMC) NO. 034-2026

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announces the availability of the BIR Digital Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Identification (ID) through the eGovPH Mobile Application developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This initiative aimed to streamline and unify access to government services through a centralized digital platform.

Key Provisions and Implementation Details

ProvisionDescription
Availability of Digital TIN IDThe BIR Digital TIN ID is available through the DICT’S eGovPH Mobile App starting April 24, 2026 for individual taxpayers.
Platform and AccessThe eGovPH App is developed by the DICT to unify access to government services.   It serves as a one-stop digital platform for transactions and information. It is downloadable via Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Recognition as Valid IdentificationBoth the Digital TIN ID generated via ORUS and accessed through the eGovPH App Mobile ID Wallet are recognized as valid government-issued IDs, subject to applicable authentication and verification procedures.
Conditions for PresentationThe Digital TIN ID in the eGovPH App must be presented only within the eGovPH App while the application is in active use.
System Authentication DependencyValidation and authentication shall depend on the online application from which the BIR Digital TIN ID was generated (ORUS or eGovPH).   These platforms follows its own verification mechanism.
Modes of VerificationORUS-generated Digital TIN ID: Online verification by scanning the QR Code.   eGovPH-based Digital TIN ID: Actual presentation within the eGovPH App while the application is in active use.
Administrative DirectiveAll internal revenue officials and employees are hereby enjoined to give this Circular as wide a publicity as possible.