Overview
The Personal Tax ID Number field in the platform refers to the unique government-issued identification number used for tax reporting and payroll purposes in each country. Employees will need to provide this information as part of the Onboarding process in Globalli.
This number is required to:
Report income to local tax authorities
Withhold and remit income tax correctly
Register employees with social security systems
Issue year-end tax documents
The name and format of this number vary by country. Below is a reference guide to help you identify the correct number for each location.
Country Reference Chart
Country | Local Name of Personal Tax ID | Notes |
Canada | Social Insurance Number (SIN) | 9-digit number issued by Service Canada |
United States | Social Security Number (SSN) | 9-digit number issued by the SSA |
United Kingdom | National Insurance Number (NINO) | Used for tax and social security |
Australia | Tax File Number (TFN) | Issued by the Australian Taxation Office |
Germany | Steueridentifikationsnummer (Steuer-ID) | 11-digit tax identification number |
France | Numéro fiscal (Numéro d'inscription au répertoire – NIR for social security) | Tax number issued by tax authorities |
Spain | Número de Identificación Fiscal (NIF) | DNI for citizens / NIE for foreigners |
Italy | Codice Fiscale | Alphanumeric personal tax code |
Netherlands | Burgerservicenummer (BSN) | Citizen Service Number |
India | Permanent Account Number (PAN) | Required for income tax reporting |
Brazil | Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF) | Individual taxpayer registry number |
Mexico | Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC) | Federal taxpayer registry number |
Argentina | Clave Única de Identificación Tributaria (CUIT) | Tax identification number |
Chile | Rol Único Tributario (RUT) | National tax number |
Colombia | Número de Identificación Tributaria (NIT) / Cédula | Depends on employment classification |
Peru | Registro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC) / DNI | DNI typically used for employees |
Philippines | Tax Identification Number (TIN) | Issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue |
Singapore | National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) / FIN | NRIC for citizens, FIN for foreigners |
United Arab Emirates | Emirates ID | Used for employment and government reporting |
South Africa | Tax Reference Number | Issued by SARS |
Pakistan | Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) / National Tax Number (NTN) | CNIC commonly used for payroll |
Important Notes
The Personal Tax ID Number must belong to the individual employee and match official government records.
Entering an incorrect number may result in payroll rejection or tax reporting penalties.
In some countries, separate numbers exist for tax and social security — the platform may require one or both depending on local compliance requirements.
When Unsure
If you are uncertain which number to enter for a specific country:
Refer to this chart
Contact your HR Manager or our Globalli Support Team.
Ensuring the correct Personal Tax ID Number is entered helps maintain compliance and avoids payroll delays.