Name and address
of the deductor (business / proprietor)
TAX COMPLIANCE GUIDE
TAN Registration
Quick Reference for Your Business
Documents Required · Key Facts · Penalties — everything you need to know about TAN Registration.
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Documents Required
PAN
of the business / proprietor
Constitution proof
Incorporation Certificate / Partnership Deed / Registration
Contact details
Authorised person, email and mobile
No documents to upload
For online Form 49B — details are filled online
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Key Facts & Timelines
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| What it is | 10-character Tax Deduction & Collection Account Number |
| Who needs it | Anyone liable to deduct TDS or collect TCS — companies, firms, employers |
| Form | 49B — filed online via Protean (NSDL) or at a TIN-FC |
| Cost | Approx. ₹65 (including GST) |
| Processing time | About 7–15 days |
| Where to quote | On all TDS/TCS returns, challans and certificates (Form 16/16A → 130/131) |
Note: TAN is different from PAN. PAN identifies the taxpayer; TAN identifies the person who deducts/collects tax. A business that deducts TDS must quote TAN — not PAN — on TDS returns and challans.
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What Goes Wrong Without TAN
Penalty of ₹10,000
Failure to obtain TAN, or not quoting it where required, attracts ₹10,000 (Sec 272BB).
TDS returns rejected
TDS/TCS returns and challans cannot be filed without a valid TAN.
Banks won't accept challans
TDS payments cannot be deposited without quoting TAN.
Deductee credit delayed
Employees / vendors don't get TDS credit if returns aren't filed under a valid TAN.
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