If you plan to work officially in Russia, you will need a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN).
The government uses this number to track tax payments, and employers use it when processing many employment-related documents.
What Is an INN?
An INN (Taxpayer Identification Number) is a unique number assigned to every taxpayer.
It is required to:
- get officially employed;
- pay taxes;
- receive your salary;
- access certain government and banking services.
Is an INN Mandatory?
If you work officially in Russia, an INN is required.
In most cases, your employer will ask you to provide your INN when you are hired. If you do not have one yet, you can apply for it through the Federal Tax Service or at a Multifunctional Center (MFC).
How Can You Find Your INN?
If you have already been assigned an INN, you can find it:
- on the website of the Federal Tax Service;
- through your Gosuslugi personal account;
- by visiting a local tax office.
Why Is It Important to Keep Your INN?
Your INN is useful not only when applying for your first job. It is often required when:
- changing jobs;
- applying for official documents;
- opening banking products;
- accessing certain government services.
For this reason, once you receive your INN, it is a good idea to save the number and keep it easily accessible.
An INN is one of the key documents required for official employment in Russia. If you have recently arrived and plan to work, it is best to obtain your INN in advance so that you do not have to delay starting your job.
