Business identification number

Business identification number (BIN) is a proposed identification number to replace eighteen different registration numbers required to be obtained by a company to operate in India.

Business identification number or BIN is a proposed identification number to replace eighteen different registration numbers required to be obtained by a company to operate in India.

[1][2] The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is looking at allotting a 16-digit number to each business establishment.

Apart from helping the government create and maintain a comprehensive database on businesses, the unique number will also simplify a business's dealings with various governmental agencies by reducing chances of duplicate entities, resolving identity issues and saving time when going for future registrations or licences.

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