PAN Number Registration

Pan Card Regirtration?

PAN or Permanent Account Number is a alphanumeric number generated by Income Tax Authorities. This is the number which is given to every individual or artificial judicial person who has income in excess of the minimum taxable income in India. For doing business in India this is one of the most important document to have as all the other registrations with any other department will ask for PAN or Permanent Account Number issued by Income Tax Department of Govt of India.

Procedure For Company Registration

Follow the steps mentioned below to know the Procedure for PAN card registration:

• Visit the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department (www.incometaxefiling.gov.in).
• Click on the ‘Register Yourself’ tab.
• Select the user type and click on ‘Continue’.
• Enter your personal details such as name, gender, and date of birth.
• Fill up the online registration form with the correct details.
• After form submission, a link will be sent to your email ID.
• Click on this link to activate your account.

Eligibility Criteria For PAN Registration

Indian citizens/companies/entities need to apply for a PAN card using Form 49A. Get all the information about PAN card eligibility criteria and supported documents required for Indian citizens who want to own an identity for PAN Card. Some of the primary and important criteria are mentioned below:

• Individual: Applicant should be an Indian citizen with valid identity proof, address proof, and date of birth proof (Checklist of acceptable proofs is available in the website)
• Hindu Undivided Families: An HUF is a separate entity. Hence, the PAN card can be applied in HUF’s name to enter into financial transactions. Head (Karta) of the family can apply for PAN card on behalf of the family by furnishing his proof of identity, proof of address, and DOB proof along with providing the father's name and addresses of all the co-parceners of HUF. An affidavit needs to be made by the Karta of HUF mentioning all the details.
• Minors: Minors can also apply for PAN card. PAN card is a mandatory requirement in case of making them nominee for a property and also to make investments in their name. Parents of minor can sign the form 49A on behalf of them. Proofs of parents are to be submitted along with date of birth proof of child while submitting the form. Aadhaar number of minor needs to be quoted in the form.
• Mentally Retarded Individuals: If needed, mentally retarded individuals can also obtain a PAN. Application has to be submitted by their representatives.
• Partnership Firm: Copy of certificate of registration issued by Registrar of firms or Copy of Partnership Deed needs to be submitted to obtain a PAN card.
• Limited Liability Partnership: Copy of Certificate of registration issued by the Registrar of LLPs needs to be submitted to get a PAN card.
• Trusts: Trusts are eligible to apply for PAN card by furnishing trust deed and certificate of Registration number issued by charity commissioner.
• Companies: PAN card for companies can be applied online. Companies need to register with the state Registrar of Companies before applying for PAN card as registration number is mandatory. Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies need to be furnished along with the form.
• Local Authorities: Local authorities can also place an application for obtaining PAN by submitting a copy of the agreement.
• Association of Persons: Registered associations can apply for PAN card by submitting a copy of their registration certificate.
• Artificial Judicial Person: They are eligible to apply for PAN card by submitting the registration certificate or government establishing identity and address of such person.

Documents Required For PAN Registration

• Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Passport size photograph
• Copy of Address Proof (Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill)
• Certificate of incorporation (In case of the Company)
• Partnership Deed (In case of Partnership)
• Copy of Property papers (If owned property)