# Tax identification numbers in Bangladesh

As of May 1, 2023, we require a business or individual tax identification number in order to send payouts for Stripe Express accounts in Bangladesh. If this number is needed for your account, you'll see a prompt when you log in to your [Express dashboard](https://connect.stripe.com/express_login). See the below table for guidance on acceptable formats for Bangladesh tax identification numbers.
- **Document**
- **Type**
- **Composition**
- **Number of Digits**
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- Old Format National Identification Number
- Individual
- Numeric
- 17
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- New Format National Identification Number
- Individual
- Numeric
- 10
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- Bangladesh Passport Number (Nationals)
- Individual
- Alpha Numeric
- 9
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- Passport Number (Foreign Nationals)
- Individual
- Alpha Numeric
- As per Passport
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- Tax Identification Number
- Business
- Numeric
- 12
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- Electronic Tax Identification Number
- Business
- Numeric
- 12