Permanent Account Number (PAN) Registration
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a core tax identifier used across income-tax, banking, investments, and many regulated transactions in India. We assist individuals, businesses, NRIs, and foreign applicants with fresh PAN applications, corrections, and PAN-related compliance support.
Following Entities can apply for a PAN Card
- Individual
- Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
- Private Limited Company & Public Limited Company
- Partnership Firm
- Trusts
- Artificial Juridical Person
- Foreign Company
- Local Authority
- Association of Person
- Liaisoning office etc.
The Process for Application for PAN
- Fill up Form 49A
- Attach a Proof of Identity (School Leaving Certificate / Degree of Recognized Educational Institution / Credit Card / Water Bill / Property Tax Assessment Order / Voter's Identity card / Matriculation Certificate / Depository Account / Bank Account / Aadhaar Card / Ration card / Passport / Driving License) (* Copy of any One)
- Attach a Proof of Residence (Utility Bill / Depository Account / Credit Card / Bank Account / Ration card / Employer Certificate / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter's Identity Card / Property Tax Assessment Order / Driving License / Rent Receipt) (* Copy of any One)
- Submit the application online through Protean or UTIITSL, or file it at an authorised PAN service centre.
- After Submission, Acknowledged copy will be received which is used for further follow-up with Department
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of obtaining a Permanent Account Number [PAN] and PAN Card?
A PAN number has been made compulsory for every transaction with the Income Tax department. It is also mandatory for numerous other financial transactions such as the opening of bank accounts, availing institutional financial credits, purchase of high-end consumer item, foreign travel, a transaction of immovable properties, dealing in securities etc. A PAN card is a valuable means of photo identification accepted by all government and non-government institutions in the country.
I have lost my PAN card but remember my number. Do I necessarily need to get a fresh card?
With your PAN you can continue to transact with the Income Tax department. However, in respect of other agencies, you may encounter constraints without a PAN card since it doubles as a photo identity card.
I have been allotted two PANs. Which number should I use?
You may retain any one of the numbers and surrender the other through a letter addressed to your jurisdictional Assessing Officer.
If I do not surrender the additional PAN number, will there be any problem?
Yes. A person should not hold more than one PAN. Duplicate PANs can attract penalty under the income-tax provisions, so the additional PAN should be surrendered through the prescribed process.
By mistake, I have been using different PANs for different purposes like one for my Demat account and another for filing my Income Tax return and Payment of taxes. How do I set this right?
It is advisable to retain only one PAN, preferably the one used for Income Tax purpose and surrender the other number immediately. The institutions where the latter number has been quoted should be informed of the correct PAN.
Is it mandatory to file return of income after getting PAN?
No. Return is to be filed only if you have Taxable Income.