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Learn everything there is to know about PAN cards, including the application procedure, the documentation needed, the different PAN types, the benefits, and the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding PAN and PAN cards.
Permanent Account Numbers, or PANs, are required to open bank accounts, file tax returns, purchase financial products, and carry out any other financial-related tasks. The cardholder's identification and PAN are both listed on the PAN card. For taxes purposes, the person is identified by their Permanent Account Number, which also stores all of their pertinent financial information. Therefore, it is crucial to have your Permanent Account Number for many elements of your financial life. Let's thus determine all the specifics of this crucial card.
According to the Income Tax Act of 1961, a PAN card is issued and has a special 10-digit alphanumeric code on it. This code is created by a machine, is exclusive to the card's owner, and is good forever.
PAN cards are available to anyone who qualifies, not only individuals. Companies and partnership businesses can also apply for a PAN Card, and having one is required for filing income tax returns for these entities. Even individuals can apply for a PAN card online, including kids, students, and non-resident Indians.
There are two methods for obtaining a PAN card: the online application procedure and the offline PAN card application process. We'll go over the procedures you can take to apply for and obtain a PAN card in the sections that follow.
Through the NSDL portal (now Protean) or the UTIITSL portal, one can submit an online PAN card application. The procedures to be followed when applying for a PAN card online and registering for a PAN card are listed below:
You can also apply for a PAN card offline at any district-level PAN agency:
Some important papers must also be submitted with the PAN card application form (Form 49A or Form 49AA) or the acknowledgement form (if applying online) in order for the PAN card verification process to be completed. The types of applicants have different document requirements. When people or other entities apply for a PAN card, the following important papers must be included with the application form.
(i) Identity Proof in the form of a copy of any of the following documents:
(ii) A copy of any one of the following, which can serve as an address proof:
(iii) A copy of any of the following documents may serve as proof of birthdate:
a duplicate of the Certificate of Registration signed by the Companies Registrar.
Copy of the trust deed or a copy of the charity commissioner's certificate of registration number.
Any document provided by the Central or State Government that demonstrates the applicant's identity and address, such as a copy of an agreement or a certificate of registration number from the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, the Charity Commissioner, or another appropriate authority
(i)Any of the following may serve as an identification proof:
(ii)Any of the following can serve as address verification:
You can apply for a duplicate PAN card both online and offline if you've lost your original. People can fill out the form and make the payment for a duplicate PAN card online at TIN-NSDL and UTIITSL. Here is how to go about it:
1. Visit the TIN-NSDL or UTIITSL website to request a duplicate PAN card.
2. Fill out Form 49-AA for foreigners and Form 49-A for Indian citizens.
3. Make the payment online or get a demand draft issued.
4. Now print out your application and mail it to the following address: Income Tax PAN Services Unit, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune - 411 016 (in case you are applying through NSDL)
5. You will receive your PAN card in the next 45 days.
PAN Cards can be obtained by both individuals and entities, therefore different PAN Card kinds must be applied for using various versions of Form 49, which the government has produced. The many PAN Card varieties and the various forms required to obtain them are shown below.
This is the version of the PAN Card that is issued to individuals most frequently. Form 49A, which is available online at the NSDL and UTIITSL websites, is used to apply for this card. Any resident Indian is considered an individual, including minors and students who are also qualified for a PAN card.
For the purpose of paying taxes in India, NRIs and PIOs can obtain a PAN Card. For them to receive this card, Form 49A would also need to be submitted.
A PAN Card is also available to corporations or firms that are registered outside of India but pay taxes in India due to their business operations there. To apply for a PAN card, they would need to fill out and submit Form 49AA.
The PAN Card is also available for non-resident entities and Indian citizens living abroad. They must complete Form 49AA, which is the pertinent form, in order to apply for a PAN card.
For their financial and tax-related transactions, businesses and corporate organisations that are both registered and employed in India can also apply for a PAN Card.
When following the Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, a PAN card can serve as an identification and age proof because it contains some very basic information. The information on the card is as follows:
The key uses of a PAN Card can be illustrated as follows:
Know your PAN Status
After submitting an application, one can check their PAN Card status online. You can check the status of your PAN Card application to see if your card has been issued, is in transit, or has not yet been issued. On the relevant websites, the applicant can check the status of their PAN card as well as their UTI or NSDL PAN cards. Both the UTI PAN Card status and the NSDL PAN status are available online and display the current status of the corresponding PAN applications. As a result, it is possible to check the status of a PAN card online. To do so, simply enter your name and birthdate on one of the websites.
A PAN Card's modifications
Existing PAN card holders can modify their PAN card information while still keeping their Permanent Account Number. This process can also be used to make any corrections to the information on the PAN Card. A PAN Card update or correction form must be completed and submitted to the appropriate government in order to do this.
Duplicate PAN Card
The applicant can also request for a replacement PAN Card for a misplaced one by completing the necessary paperwork and paying the required processing fees.
There are several benefits to having a PAN card, including the following:
Extension of the Aadhaar-PAN Card Linking Deadline to March 31, 2023
For withdrawals or deposits over Rs. 20 lakh or to open a current account, Aadhaar and PAN are required to be provided.
Both online and offline PAN card applications are accepted. Either through the UTIITSL website or the TIN NSDL website, you can submit an online PAN application. By going to a PAN centre, you can submit an offline PAN application.
The PAN application form is available at the PAN centre. You can also download the PAN application form 49A or 49AA online from the TIN NSDL or UTIITSL websites.
For the PAN card application form, there are no fees. However, candidates who live in India must pay a fee of Rs 107, and those who live outside of India must pay a fee of Rs 1017. Click here to view the complete list of PAN Card fees & levies.
You must mail the PAN card application to:
Income Tax PAN Services Unit,If a physical PAN card is required, all applicants must pay a cost of Rs 107, and those who reside outside of India must pay a price of Rs 1017.
Yes, you need to include two photos with your PAN application.
You can track the status of your Pan online by
visiting https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html Or http://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward
People who are able to sign and those who cannot sign use the same application process. The applicant only needs to submit an impression of his thumb in place of a signature.
You must complete the PAN card correction form in order to modify any information on your PAN card.
Yes, minors may also apply for a PAN card. By presenting their PAN at the appropriate offices, they can take use of a variety of services.
Between the time you apply for a PAN and the day your PAN card arrives at your home, the entire process takes about 45 days. The timeframe, however, might lengthen in some circumstances.
If your PAN is not present, you will not be able to file your ITR. All bank accounts that are not connected to PAN will shortly be cancelled. In addition, PAN must be provided when conducting cash transactions worth more than Rs 50,000.
The IT Department has issued legislative directives to companies receiving financial papers stating that failure to include PAN information wherever required will result in the document being declared insufficient.
Regardless of whether they are single, married, divorced, or widowed, female candidates must include the name of their father on the PAN application form.