The TaRMS (Tax Administration and Revenue Management System) provides a streamlined process for taxpayers to manage their tax affairs efficiently. The system automatically maintains a balance of your funds in the ZIMRA Single Account associated with your bank. Here’s a step-by-step guide to registering on the TaRMS Self-Service Portal and managing your tax affairs.
Registration Process on TaRMS Self-Service Portal
Step 1: Access the Portal
- Visit the ZIMRA Self-Service Portal (SSP).
Step 2: Create an SSP User Account
- Click on the “Sign Up” hyperlink.
- Follow the prompts to create your user account.
Step 3: Log Into the System
- Use your newly created username and password to log in.
Step 4: Existing Taxpayers
- If you are an existing taxpayer, click on the “Register with an Existing BP Number” hyperlink.
- Follow the instructions to register.
Step 5: New Taxpayers
- If you are a new taxpayer, select the option to register without an existing BP Number.
Step 6: Link Your Bank Account
- Choose your bank from the list to link your ZIMRA Single Account. Ensure you select the correct bank where your account is held.
Step 7: Provide Your TIN
- Always quote your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in all tax-related transactions, communications, and submissions.
Key Details:
- New Registrations and Data Updates: New taxpayer registrations and updates to master data are now handled through TaRMS.
- Existing Taxpayers: Access your TIN through the self-service portal using your current BP Number.
- New Taxpayers: A TIN will be allocated upon registration through the Self-Service Portal.
- Note: No new registrations will be accepted through the old e-Services platform.
- Manual Registrations: Manual registrations are no longer accepted; all registrations must be done online.
Obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate
For Existing BP Number Holders:
- Access your tax clearance certificate through the E-Services platform.
For TPIN Holders Without a BP Number:
- Complete a REV1 form and register in the old system solely for the purpose of issuing tax clearance certificates.
Registering a ZIMRA BP Number
Online BP Registration Steps:
- Access the Registration Portal
- Go to ZIMRA E-Filing.
- Click “Login” and enter your Username and Password.
- Click “Sign In”.
- Register for a BP Number
- Click “I do not have a Business Partner Number”.
- Fill in the required details under “Profile Details” to complete the organization’s information.
- Add Directors
- Click the “Directors” tab.
- Click “Add” to input the director’s details, then click “Save”.
- If the director already has a BP Number, use the “Search” function.
- Add Shareholders
- Click the “Shareholders” tab.
- Click “Add” to input shareholder details, then click “Save”.
- For existing BP Numbers, use the “Search” function.
- Enter Bank Details
- Click the “Bank Details” tab.
- Click “Add” to enter the bank details and click “Save”.
- Other Details
- Click the “Other Details” tab to enter details for Tax Consultants, Representatives, or Branches.
- Click “Add” to input the details and click “Save”.
- Upload Documents
- Click “Next” to proceed to attachments.
- Click “Browse” to select documents in scanned format.
- Choose the document type from the dropdown menu and click “Upload Selected File”.
- Complete and Submit
- Click “Next” to finalize the details on the Finish tab.
- Click “Submit” to complete the registration.
Streamlined Tax Identification Procedures
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By following these instructions, you can efficiently manage your taxpayer registration and TPIN requirements through the TaRMS Self-Service Portal.