Somalia · BIN
Somalia BIN Format Checker
Check that a Somali Business Identification Number (BIN / UBI) has the right structure: 11 digits.
What is a Somalia BIN?
A Somalia BIN (Business Identification Number, also called the UBI) is the number the Ministry of Commerce and Industry assigns to a business on the eBusiness Somalia register. It has 11 digits — for example 44304854356 for Hormuud Telecom. It is a business-register number, not the tax identification number issued by the Ministry of Finance.
Somalia BIN format
Eleven digits, with no letters or prefix.
Example: 44304854356 (Hormuud Telecom, as listed on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s register).
- No published check digit: The Ministry publishes no check-digit rule.
- Other numbers: The Ministry of Finance TIN, a licence number and an 11-digit National ID are different numbers.
- Input: Spaces and hyphens are removed automatically.
- Format check only: This checker confirms the 11-digit structure; it cannot confirm that the business is registered.
How to check a Somalia BIN
- 1 Ask the business for its 11-digit BIN.
- 2 Enter the 11 digits above. The checker confirms the format.
- 3 For tax purposes, ask the supplier for its separate Ministry of Finance TIN.
- 4 Need background on tax IDs in other countries? Browse our tax ID guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Somalia BIN?
The Business Identification Number — also called the Unique Business Identifier (UBI) — is the number the Ministry of Commerce and Industry gives a business on the national register, eBusiness Somalia. A business needs one to apply for a business licence.
How many digits is a Somalia BIN?
Eleven. BINs on the Ministry’s register have 11 digits — for example 44304854356 for Hormuud Telecom. The Ministry publishes no check-digit rule.
Is the BIN the same as the Somalia TIN?
No. The TIN is the Ministry of Finance’s tax number: a business registers for tax with its Inland Revenue Department on Form TR1, under the Income Tax Act 2025. The BIN comes from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This checker validates the BIN only.
Can I look up a Somali company by name?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry runs a public “Verify Business & License” search by business name, BIN or licence number. The checker on this page confirms the BIN’s 11-digit format.
Do individuals have a BIN?
BINs are issued to registered business entities. Individuals are identified on the system by their 11-digit National ID, which looks like a BIN — never enter another person’s National ID.
Can I paste a BIN with spaces or dashes?
Yes. The checker removes spaces and hyphens. Don’t add an SO country prefix — a BIN has none.
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