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PAN Card

Permanent Account Number for taxation and finance.

Managed by: Income Tax Department

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Ask anything about PAN Card — eligibility, documents, fees, timelines, official process.

Eligibility

  • Indian citizens, minors, HUFs, companies, NRIs earning in India

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar (for instant e-PAN)
  • Proof of Identity & Address
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Passport-size photograph

Step-by-step Application Guide

  1. 1

    Choose portal

    Apply on NSDL (protean-tinpan.com) or UTIITSL, or get instant e-PAN via Income Tax portal using Aadhaar.

  2. 2

    Fill Form 49A / 49AA

    49A for citizens, 49AA for foreign nationals.

  3. 3

    Pay fee

    ₹107 for Indian address, ₹1,017 for foreign address (physical card).

  4. 4

    e-KYC / send documents

    Complete Aadhaar e-KYC or courier signed acknowledgement.

  5. 5

    Receive PAN

    e-PAN in minutes, physical card in 15-20 days.

Important Notes

  • Link PAN with Aadhaar to keep it active.
  • One person can hold only one PAN — duplicates attract ₹10,000 penalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get instant e-PAN?

Visit incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN → enter Aadhaar → verify OTP. Free and issued in ~10 minutes.

PAN-Aadhaar linking fee?

₹1,000 late fee applies for linking after the last deadline.