A Permanent Account Number, or PAN, is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department under Section 139A of the Income-tax Act. It connects a person or entity's major financial and tax transactions to one record and is commonly required for banking, tax filing, business registration, and specified high-value transactions.

What is the difference between instant e-PAN and regular PAN?

Instant e-PAN is a free digital PAN facility for eligible individuals who have a valid Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked mobile number and do not already hold a PAN. A regular application uses Form 49A or 49AA, supports a wider range of applicants, and can include delivery of a physical card. Both result in a valid PAN, but the route and applicant eligibility differ.

What documents are required for a new PAN card?

Individuals generally need proof of identity, address, and date of birth, with Aadhaar commonly used for Indian applicants, plus a photograph and signature where required. Entities need formation or registration proof and authorised-signatory details. NRI and foreign applicants usually rely on a passport and acceptable Indian or overseas address evidence.

What are the PAN application fees?

The portal fee depends on the application route, whether a physical card is requested, and the delivery location. A physical PAN card delivered in India is commonly priced around ₹107, while an e-PAN-only option is cheaper. Instant e-PAN through the Income Tax portal is free for eligible Aadhaar-based individual applicants.

How long does PAN registration take?

An eligible Aadhaar-based instant e-PAN can often be generated in about 10 minutes after successful authentication. A regular Form 49A or Form 49AA application generally takes several working days after document and identity verification, with physical delivery taking additional time. Mismatched or unclear records can extend the timeline.

Does a company, LLP, or firm need its own PAN?

Yes. A company, LLP, partnership firm, trust, society, or other separate taxable entity needs a PAN in its own legal name, distinct from the PAN of its directors, partners, trustees, or authorised signatory. The entity PAN is needed for banking, income-tax compliance, GST registration, and many contractual or financial processes.

How can an NRI or foreign entity apply for PAN?

Indian citizens living abroad generally use Form 49A, while foreign citizens and foreign entities use Form 49AA. The application requires identity and address documents appropriate to the applicant, often including a passport, OCI or visa records where relevant, and overseas address proof. Document attestation requirements should be checked before filing.

How do I correct a name, date of birth, photo, or signature on PAN?

A PAN change or correction request is filed against the existing PAN with documentary proof supporting the corrected detail. The application must quote the current PAN and should be checked against Aadhaar, passport, incorporation, or other source records before submission. A correction changes the record; it does not create a second PAN.

What is the penalty for not having or incorrectly quoting PAN?

Section 272B permits a penalty of ₹10,000 for failure to comply with PAN requirements, including certain failures to obtain, quote, or correctly quote PAN. Holding more than one PAN can also create compliance problems and should be resolved through surrender or correction rather than using duplicate numbers.

Is Aadhaar-PAN linking mandatory?

Aadhaar-PAN linking is mandatory for persons covered by the linking provisions, subject to notified exemptions. An unlinked PAN may become inoperative, which can affect return filing, refunds, TDS credit, and other tax workflows. Applicants should ensure their name, date of birth, and gender details align before attempting the link.

What is PAN 2.0, and does my existing PAN remain valid?

PAN 2.0 is the government's modernisation project for a unified PAN and TAN service platform, improved digital processes, and QR-enabled cards. Existing valid PANs continue to remain valid, so holders do not need to apply for a new number merely because of PAN 2.0. A correction or reprint may still be useful when existing details are outdated or inaccurate.

What should I do if my PAN card is lost?

A lost physical card does not mean the PAN number is lost or cancelled. You can request a reprint using the existing PAN and verified contact details, or download an available e-PAN from the relevant authorised portal. Do not submit a new-PAN application, because one person or entity should hold only one PAN.

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Online PAN Card Registration — Done Right the First Time, Individual or Business

Choose the correct instant e-PAN, Form 49A, or Form 49AA route and submit an application that matches the identity, address, and entity records behind it. We support new PANs, corrections, reprints, minors, NRIs, and business entities from document check to delivery.

Correct route selected before filing
Individual and entity applications
Aadhaar and source-record mismatch checks
Acknowledgement tracking through issuance

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10 min

Instant e-PAN route

For eligible individuals using Aadhaar

₹10,000

Section 272B penalty

For specified PAN failures

49A/49AA

Application forms

Selected by citizenship and applicant type

1 PAN

Per person or entity

Duplicate PANs can be penalised

WHEN THE RIGHT PAN ROUTE MATTERS

Four applications, four different filing decisions

The number may be universal, but the evidence and application route are not. We resolve the route before the portal gets a chance to reject it.

When

Opening a current account

The issue

The bank needs the new entity's PAN before account activation

We do

Entity PAN filed against incorporation records

When

NRI buying property

The issue

A foreign address and identity documents need the correct application path

We do

49A or 49AA route selected and documented

When

Aadhaar name mismatch

The issue

PAN authentication or e-verification is blocked by inconsistent records

We do

Correction sequence mapped before refiling

When

Minor starting investments

The issue

The child needs a PAN through a parent or guardian

We do

Guardian-supported application prepared correctly

Expert filing support

Online PAN Card Registration Service

Our online PAN card registration service covers online PAN registration for individuals, minors, companies, LLPs, firms, trusts, NRIs, and foreign entities. Every online PAN card application registration starts with a route check, because income tax PAN registration online can mean instant Aadhaar e-PAN, Form 49A, or Form 49AA depending on the applicant and the records available.

For new PAN card registration online, we verify names, dates, addresses, entity documents, photos, and signatures before filing. That makes new PAN registration online more predictable and reduces the rejection loops that often delay banking, incorporation, GST, investment, and tax work.

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What is PAN and who needs it?

Online PAN card registration is the process of obtaining a Permanent Account Number — the 10-character identity issued under Section 139A of the Income-tax Act — by filing Form 49A (or 49AA for foreign applicants) through the authorised Protean or UTIITSL portals, or instantly as an e-PAN through Aadhaar authentication. PAN creates one durable tax and financial identity for an individual or legal entity. It is not limited to people who currently pay income tax.

Individuals commonly need PAN for income-tax returns, bank and demat accounts, investments, specified cash or high-value transactions, and property-related work. Companies, LLPs, firms, trusts, societies, and associations need a PAN in the entity's own legal name for banking, GST, tax, and contractual compliance. Minors can also need PAN for investments or income recorded in their name.

The safest application starts by checking whether a PAN already exists, which form applies, and whether identity records agree. A reprint, correction, and fresh application solve different problems. Choosing the wrong one can create delays or a duplicate PAN instead of fixing the original issue.

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WHO WE APPLY FOR

A PAN route for every kind of applicant

Each applicant category has a different evidence trail. We prepare the application around the legal identity that will use the PAN.

First-jobbers & students

A first salary, investment, demat account, or tax filing often creates the first real need for PAN. We help eligible applicants use instant e-PAN or prepare a regular application when a physical card or wider route is needed.

New companies, LLPs & firms

The business needs a PAN in its own legal name, separate from every founder or partner. We align the application with incorporation or registration records so banking and GST setup can continue without a naming mismatch.

NRIs & foreign entities

Overseas applicants need the correct 49A or 49AA route and acceptable identity, address, and attestation evidence. We map the documentation before filing so foreign records do not become a preventable portal objection.

Minors through guardians

A minor may need PAN for investments, inheritance, or income in the child's name. The application is supported by parent or guardian records, and we prepare that relationship evidence as part of the filing pack.

Trusts, societies & AOPs

Non-individual organisations require PAN against their governing or registration documents and authorised-signatory details. We identify the correct applicant category and keep the legal name consistent across the supporting records.

Correction & reprint cases

A wrong name, birth date, photo, signature, or address calls for correction, while a lost card normally calls for reprint. We preserve the existing PAN and use the route that actually solves the record problem.

PAN 2.0

A modernised PAN system without replacing your valid number

PAN 2.0 is intended to unify services and improve digital verification. The practical priority is still a clean, consistent record across PAN, Aadhaar, banking, and entity documents.

QR-enabled PAN cards

Newer cards use a QR code to support faster verification of key PAN details. The code improves validation; it does not create a new tax identity or require every holder to seek a new number.

A unified service platform

The project is designed to bring PAN and TAN services into a more consistent digital journey. Applicants should still use only authorised government and service-provider channels while the rollout progresses.

Existing PANs remain valid

A valid existing PAN continues to work under PAN 2.0. Reapplication is unnecessary and can be harmful if it creates a duplicate, while correction or reprint remains appropriate for inaccurate or lost records.

Record accuracy matters more

Digital checks increasingly compare PAN with Aadhaar, bank KYC, tax filings, and formation documents. Correcting mismatches early prevents one small inconsistency from blocking several connected workflows.

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HOW IT WORKS

From route selection to a usable PAN

We keep the filing sequence simple, but we do not skip the checks that prevent duplicate numbers and mismatched records.

1
Select the correct route
Step 1
We determine whether the case needs instant e-PAN, Form 49A, Form 49AA, correction, or reprint.
- Applicant category confirmed
- Existing-PAN risk checked
2
Check documents and Aadhaar
Step 2
Identity, address, date of birth, entity records, photos, and signatures are checked for consistency.
- Name and date alignment
- File specifications reviewed
3
File the application
Step 3
The application is submitted through the appropriate authorised channel with the selected delivery option.
- Correct form and category
- Acknowledgement captured
4
Track verification
Step 4
We monitor the acknowledgement and respond to document or verification issues that arise during processing.
- Status follow-up
- Defect resolution guidance
5
Receive e-PAN and card
Step 5
The issued PAN is checked, and the digital or physical delivery is followed through to completion.
- Issued details reviewed
- Reprint path available if needed

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Documents matched to the applicant

The final list depends on the route and applicant status, but these are the records most applications are built around.

Aadhaar or other accepted identity proof
Address and date-of-birth proof
Recent photograph and signature where required

Certificate of incorporation or registration proof
Entity address and legal-name evidence
Authorised-signatory identity and contact details

Passport and citizenship evidence
OCI, visa, or Indian connection documents where relevant
Accepted overseas or Indian address proof and attestation

We confirm the route-specific checklist before filing; unnecessary documents are not collected.

PROBLEMS WE PREVENT

Small PAN errors that block much bigger plans

A PAN application usually fails at the point where two records disagree. Our work is to find that disagreement before submission and choose the correction that preserves one clean identity.

The risk

Aadhaar and application details do not match

A name, date-of-birth, or spelling difference can stop authentication and leave the application pending.

How we handle it

We compare source records first and choose correction or filing steps in the right order.

The risk

A duplicate PAN application creates penalty risk

Applying again after losing a card or forgetting an old number can result in more than one PAN.

How we handle it

We check the existing record and use reprint, correction, or surrender routes instead of duplicating it.

The risk

Entity PAN delays block the current account

A company, LLP, or firm cannot complete key banking and tax setup while its PAN remains unresolved.

How we handle it

We align the entity name and incorporation documents so the PAN filing fits the formation record.

The risk

Photo or signature specifications cause rejection

Poor cropping, file quality, or unsupported specifications can trigger repeated upload and verification loops.

How we handle it

We prepare a compliant document pack before submission and track the acknowledgement through issuance.

Pricing

PAN registration pricing

One simple, all-inclusive fee for your PAN application — no government fee to pay separately.

PAN Registration

New PAN application or correction filed through the authorised portal, with the right form and route checked first.

₹499

Government fees: No government fee.

Form 49A / 49AA prepared and filed
e-PAN or physical card option
Correction & reprint support

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FAQ

PAN registration questions, answered clearly

Straight answers on routes, documents, timing, fees, corrections, linking, and duplicate-PAN risk.

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A Permanent Account Number, or PAN, is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department under Section 139A of the Income-tax Act. It connects a person or entity's major financial and tax transactions to one record and is commonly required for banking, tax filing, business registration, and specified high-value transactions.
Instant e-PAN is a free digital PAN facility for eligible individuals who have a valid Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked mobile number and do not already hold a PAN. A regular application uses Form 49A or 49AA, supports a wider range of applicants, and can include delivery of a physical card. Both result in a valid PAN, but the route and applicant eligibility differ.
Individuals generally need proof of identity, address, and date of birth, with Aadhaar commonly used for Indian applicants, plus a photograph and signature where required. Entities need formation or registration proof and authorised-signatory details. NRI and foreign applicants usually rely on a passport and acceptable Indian or overseas address evidence.
The portal fee depends on the application route, whether a physical card is requested, and the delivery location. A physical PAN card delivered in India is commonly priced around ₹107, while an e-PAN-only option is cheaper. Instant e-PAN through the Income Tax portal is free for eligible Aadhaar-based individual applicants.
An eligible Aadhaar-based instant e-PAN can often be generated in about 10 minutes after successful authentication. A regular Form 49A or Form 49AA application generally takes several working days after document and identity verification, with physical delivery taking additional time. Mismatched or unclear records can extend the timeline.
Yes. A company, LLP, partnership firm, trust, society, or other separate taxable entity needs a PAN in its own legal name, distinct from the PAN of its directors, partners, trustees, or authorised signatory. The entity PAN is needed for banking, income-tax compliance, GST registration, and many contractual or financial processes.
Indian citizens living abroad generally use Form 49A, while foreign citizens and foreign entities use Form 49AA. The application requires identity and address documents appropriate to the applicant, often including a passport, OCI or visa records where relevant, and overseas address proof. Document attestation requirements should be checked before filing.
A PAN change or correction request is filed against the existing PAN with documentary proof supporting the corrected detail. The application must quote the current PAN and should be checked against Aadhaar, passport, incorporation, or other source records before submission. A correction changes the record; it does not create a second PAN.
Section 272B permits a penalty of ₹10,000 for failure to comply with PAN requirements, including certain failures to obtain, quote, or correctly quote PAN. Holding more than one PAN can also create compliance problems and should be resolved through surrender or correction rather than using duplicate numbers.
Aadhaar-PAN linking is mandatory for persons covered by the linking provisions, subject to notified exemptions. An unlinked PAN may become inoperative, which can affect return filing, refunds, TDS credit, and other tax workflows. Applicants should ensure their name, date of birth, and gender details align before attempting the link.
PAN 2.0 is the government's modernisation project for a unified PAN and TAN service platform, improved digital processes, and QR-enabled cards. Existing valid PANs continue to remain valid, so holders do not need to apply for a new number merely because of PAN 2.0. A correction or reprint may still be useful when existing details are outdated or inaccurate.
A lost physical card does not mean the PAN number is lost or cancelled. You can request a reprint using the existing PAN and verified contact details, or download an available e-PAN from the relevant authorised portal. Do not submit a new-PAN application, because one person or entity should hold only one PAN.

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PAN is often the first identifier in a longer banking, tax, or business setup.

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Online PAN Card Registration — Done Right the First Time, Individual or Business

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PAN support built for people and businesses moving forward

Instant e-PAN route

Section 272B penalty

Application forms

Per person or entity

Four applications, four different filing decisions

Online PAN Card Registration Service

What is PAN and who needs it?

A PAN route for every kind of applicant

First-jobbers & students

New companies, LLPs & firms

NRIs & foreign entities

Minors through guardians

Trusts, societies & AOPs

Correction & reprint cases

A modernised PAN system without replacing your valid number

QR-enabled PAN cards

A unified service platform

Existing PANs remain valid

Record accuracy matters more

From route selection to a usable PAN

Select the correct route

Check documents and Aadhaar

File the application

Track verification

Receive e-PAN and card

Documents matched to the applicant

Small PAN errors that block much bigger plans

Aadhaar and application details do not match

A duplicate PAN application creates penalty risk

Entity PAN delays block the current account

Photo or signature specifications cause rejection

PAN registration pricing

PAN Registration

PAN registration questions, answered clearly

01What is PAN?

02What is the difference between instant e-PAN and regular PAN?

03What documents are required for a new PAN card?

04What are the PAN application fees?

05How long does PAN registration take?

06Does a company, LLP, or firm need its own PAN?

07How can an NRI or foreign entity apply for PAN?

08How do I correct a name, date of birth, photo, or signature on PAN?

09What is the penalty for not having or incorrectly quoting PAN?

10Is Aadhaar-PAN linking mandatory?

11What is PAN 2.0, and does my existing PAN remain valid?

12What should I do if my PAN card is lost?

Finish the registrations your PAN unlocks

Start a Business

Tax Registrations

Tax Filing

One PAN. Zero errors. Every door it opens, opened.

Documents matched to the applicant

PAN registration questions, answered clearly

01What is PAN?

02What is the difference between instant e-PAN and regular PAN?

03What documents are required for a new PAN card?

04What are the PAN application fees?

05How long does PAN registration take?

06Does a company, LLP, or firm need its own PAN?

07How can an NRI or foreign entity apply for PAN?

08How do I correct a name, date of birth, photo, or signature on PAN?

09What is the penalty for not having or incorrectly quoting PAN?

10Is Aadhaar-PAN linking mandatory?

11What is PAN 2.0, and does my existing PAN remain valid?

12What should I do if my PAN card is lost?