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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'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. [3]

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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. Suneja, Kirtika (2 April 2016), "On Aadhaar's lines: Now, unique identity number for businesses on cards", The Economic Times