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/ˈnif/
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The identifier used for tax-related dealings in Spain.
Practice using NIF in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • La empresa solicitó un NIF provisional antes de iniciar la actividad.
    The company requested a provisional tax identification number before starting business.
  • Comprueba que el NIF y el nombre coincidan con los datos censales.
    Check that the tax ID and name match the census records.
  • Escribe el NIF del representante legal en la casilla 8.
    Enter the legal representative's tax ID in box 8.
  • El NIF debe figurar en la declaración tributaria.
    The tax ID must appear on the tax return.
  • Necesitamos su NIF para emitir la factura.
    We need your tax identification number to issue the invoice.

Similar words

número de identificación fiscal
identificador fiscal

Meanings

Spanish tax identification number

tax
neutral
Número de identificación fiscal, the number that identifies a person or entity in dealings with tax significance in Spain.

Examples

  • Necesitamos su NIF para emitir la factura.
    We need your tax identification number to issue the invoice.
  • Escribe el NIF del representante legal en la casilla 8.
    Enter the legal representative's tax ID in box 8.
  • La empresa solicitó un NIF provisional antes de iniciar la actividad.
    The company requested a provisional tax identification number before starting business.
  • El NIF debe figurar en la declaración tributaria.
    The tax ID must appear on the tax return.
  • Comprueba que el NIF y el nombre coincidan con los datos censales.
    Check that the tax ID and name match the census records.

Similar words

número de identificación fiscal
identificador fiscal

Etymology

Formed from the initials of Spanish número de identificación fiscal, 'tax identification number'.

FAQ

What does NIF stand for?

NIF stands for número de identificación fiscal, Spain's tax identification number.

Who has a NIF in Spain?

People, companies, and other entities involved in dealings with tax significance have a NIF.

Is a NIF the same as a DNI?

For a Spanish citizen, the NIF is generally the DNI number followed by its check letter, but NIF names its tax function.

Is a NIF the same as a NIE?

For a foreign individual in Spain, the NIF is generally the assigned NIE. A special tax number may be assigned when no NIE is available.

How is NIF pronounced?

It is normally pronounced as one word, /ˈnif/, rather than letter by letter.

What is the plural of NIF?

Spanish initialisms remain unchanged in writing, so write los NIF, not NIFs.

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