PAN Card Form

An essential document for the majority of Indian citizens and businesses is the Permanent Account Number (PAN). This holds particularly true for individuals and entities engaged in income tax payments and fall under the purview of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The PAN is a distinctive 10-digit alphanumeric code crucial for monitoring all financial transactions. This comprehensive tracking system significantly contributes to curbing tax evasion by maintaining a comprehensive record of monetary activities. It's noteworthy that PAN cards are not limited to Indian nationals; they are also issued to foreign individuals, including foreign investors with valid visas, ensuring a broad scope of identification and regulatory compliance.

The Income Tax Department of India offers three types of PAN Card application forms

Form 49A:
- Application for PAN Allotment (PAN Form 49A)
- Designed for Indian Citizens, Entities incorporated in India, Indian Companies, and Unincorporated entities formed in India.
Form 49A:
- Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data
- Suitable for Indian citizens seeking a new PAN card or those requiring changes or corrections in their existing PAN details.
Form 49AA:
- Application for PAN Allotment (Form 49AA)
- Intended for foreign citizens, including individuals not being citizens of India, Unincorporated entities, Entities incorporated outside India, and Unincorporated entities formed outside India

PAN Card Procedure

Documents needed for Form 49A and Form 49AA PAN Card Applications

For Form 49A:

Proof of Address (POA), Proof of Identity (POI), and Proof of Date of Birth are required for PAN applications. Acceptable documents include:

Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
Elector’s photo identity card
Driving License
Passport
Ration card with a photograph of the applicant
Arm’s license
Photo identity card issued by the Central or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking
Pensioner card with a photograph of the applicant
Central Government Health Service Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card
Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer
Bank certificate in Original on letterhead from the branch (with name and stamp of the issuing officer), containing a duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant

For Form 49AA (for citizens outside India):

Proof of Identity documents:

Driving licence
Passport
Arm’s licence
Aadhaar Card
Any photo identity card issued by a government body
Pensioner card with a photograph of the applicant
Bank certificate

Proof of Address documents:

Electricity bill
Landline bill
Broadband connection bill
Water bill
Consumer gas connection
Bank account statement
Depository account statement
Post office passbook
Passport of the spouse
Passport
Domicile certificate issued by the government
Aadhaar card

Various PAN Card Forms

Form 49A Submission:
- Ensure all mandatory fields are filled in Form 49A for further processing.
- Required Information:
  - Personal details (name, date of birth, address, photograph, etc.).
  - Source of income.
  - Validating documents.

Application Fee:
- The PAN application fee is Rs. 107 (including taxes) for an Indian communication address and Rs. 1017 (including taxes) for a foreign communication address.
- Payment Options: Credit/debit card, demand draft, or net banking.
- Applicable when applying at a PAN center or online with physical document submission. Check the complete list of PAN card fees and charges here.

Form 49AA Language:
- Form 49AA must be completed in English; applications in other languages are not accepted.
Mother’s Name in Form 49AA:
- Mentioning the applicant’s mother’s name is optional; applicants can choose to skip this detail in Form 49AA.

Registration Number Requirement:
- For companies, firms, etc., providing the registration number is mandatory.

PAN Card Form

The Income Tax Department of India offers three types of PAN Card application forms

PAN Card Procedure

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