Business identification number

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. 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' dealings with various governmental agencies by reducing chances of duplicate entities, resolving identity issues and saving time when going for future registrations or licences.[3]

References
  1. "Government to improve ease of doing business; to introduce Business Identification Number for companies", The Economic Times, 12 February 2016
  2. "Ease of doing biz: Govt to soon introduce Business Identification Number for companies", Business Standard, 12 February 2016
  3. "On Aadhaar's lines: Now, unique identity number for businesses on cards", The Economic Times, 2 April 2016
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