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Permanant Account Number

 

 

1.6 Guidelines for applying online

Online PAN application is not available for: * Government Organisations

An applicant will fill Form 49A online and submit the form.

If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the form.

A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed.

The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.

On confirmation, an acknowledgment will be displayed. The acknowledgment will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgment number.

The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgment.

'Individual' applicants should affix a recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgment. The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. (The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgment).

Signature / Left Thumb Impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgment. In case of applicants other than 'Individuals', the authorised signatory shall sign the acknowledgment and affix the appropriate seal or stamp.The signature should not be on photograph. If there is any mark on photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted.

Thumb Impression should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

(k)

If communication Address is within India

 

(a). The fee for processing PAN application is Rs.66.00 (Rs.60.00 + 10.3% service tax).

 

(b). Payment can be made either by

 

 - Demand Draft

 

 - Cheque

 

 - Credit Card

 

(c) If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of demand draft payable at Mumbai.

(l)

If communication Address is outside India

 

(a). The fee for processing PAN application is Rs.716.00 [Application fee Rs.66 (Rs.60.00 + 10.3% service tax) + Dispatch Charges Rs. 650.00].

 

(b). Payment can be made only by Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.

 

(c). At present this facility is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact NSDL at the contact details given in point (v) below.

 

This point is not applicable if applicant is providing the representative assessee details in the point no.14 of application form

(m)

Demand draft and cheque should be drawn in favour of 'NSDL - PAN'.

(n)

Demand draft shall be payable at Mumbai and the acknowledgment number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.

(o)

Applicants making payment by cheque shall deposit a local cheque (drawn on any bank) with any HDFC Bank branch across the country (except Dahej). The applicant shall mention NSDLPAN on the deposit slip..

(p)

Credit card payment

 Persons authorised to make Credit card payment are as below :

 

Category of Applicant

Payment by Credit Card can be made by / for

Individual

Self, immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)

HUF

Karta of the HUF

Company

Any Director of the Company

Firm

Any Partner of the Firm

Association of Person(s) / Body of Individuals / Association of Person(s) Trust / Artificial Juridical Person / Local Authority

Authorised Signatory covered under section 140 of Income Tax Act, 1961

Applicants making credit card payment will be charged an additional surcharge of Rs.5.00 by the bank providing payment gateway facility.

 

On successful credit card payment acknowledgment will be displayed. Applicant shall save and

print the acknowledgment and send to NSDL as mentioned in point (q) & (r) below.

The acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of 'Individuals') alongwith Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity (name in the application should be same as in the proof of identity) & proof of address (Individuals, HUFs, Body of Individuals, Association of Persons & Artificial Juridical Person should provide proof of address of residence stated in the application) as specified in the application form is to be sent to NSDL at 'Income Tax PAN Services Unit, National Securities Depository Limited, 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411045'.

Superscribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - Acknowledgment Number' (e.g. 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - 881010100000097').

Your acknowledgment, Demand Draft, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application.

Applications received with demand draft or cheque as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realisation of payment

For more information
- Call TIN Call Centre at 020 - 27218080; Fax: 020 - 27218081
- e-mail us at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in mailto:tininfo@nsdl.co.in
- SMS PAN <space> Acknowledgement No. & send to 53030 to obtain application status.
- Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by National Securities Depository Limited), 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers,
  Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411045 .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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