Identity proof
Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence
TAX IDENTITY GUIDE
PAN Card Registration
Quick Reference for Your Business
Documents Required · Key Facts · Penalties — everything you need to know about PAN Card Registration.
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Documents Required
Address proof
Aadhaar / utility bill / bank statement / passport
Date-of-birth proof
Birth certificate / Aadhaar / matriculation certificate
Passport-size photograph
For individuals
For company / firm / LLP
Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Registration Certificate
Aadhaar number
Needed for instant e-PAN and mandatory PAN-Aadhaar linking
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Key Facts & Timelines
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| What it is | 10-character Permanent Account Number issued by the Income Tax Dept. |
| Forms | 49A (residents) · 49AA (foreign citizens / NRIs) |
| Apply through | Protean (NSDL) / UTIITSL, or instant e-PAN via Aadhaar on the IT portal |
| Cost | Approx. ₹107 (Indian address); instant e-PAN via Aadhaar is FREE |
| Processing time | e-PAN: a few minutes · Physical card: 7–15 days |
| PAN–Aadhaar linking | Mandatory — an unlinked PAN becomes inoperative |
Note: PAN is needed for filing ITR, opening a bank/demat account, high-value transactions, property and vehicle purchases, and TDS credit. One person can hold only one PAN.
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What Goes Wrong Without (or With Wrong) PAN
Higher TDS
No PAN means TDS is deducted at the higher rate (often 20%).
Inoperative PAN
If PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it stops working — refunds and filings get blocked.
Penalty for two PANs
Holding more than one PAN attracts a penalty of ₹10,000 (Sec 272B).
Transactions blocked
Banks and registrars refuse high-value transactions without a valid PAN.
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