The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Government of India to all tax payers. It is a universal identification tool that tracks all financial transactions taxable by the Government. This permanent number assigned to the PAN holder serves as an essential ID proof. It is allotted to each tax payer by the Income Tax Department of India under the supervision of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The PAN does not change during the lifespan of the PAN holder.
Alankit receives PAN applications on behalf of Income Tax Department through its country-wide chain of TIN-Facilitation (TIN-FCs) and PAN centers. PAN applications can also be made through Alankit’s online facility.
There are two kinds of PAN applications.
| PAN applications Form |
Description |
| Form 49A |
To be filled by Indian Citizens, Entities incorporate in India and Indian Companies, Unincorporated entities formed in India |
| Form 49A |
Change/Correction in PAN |
| Form 49AA |
Only Foreigner PAN apply Form |
The new application form is useful for applicants who require a fresh PAN and have not been allotted one before.
A duly filled and signed PAN application form along with supporting documents can be submitted to any TIN-FCs
or PAN Centers managed by Income Tax Department.
You can download these PAN application forms by clicking the following links -
PAN card application form 49A
PAN card correction form
Foreigner PAN apply Form 49AA
New PAN Card OR Change/Correction in PAN data
The application form is useful for applicants who are PAN holders and either require a new PAN card or a change/update in their personal details such as, name, date of birth or address and contact information in the IT Department records. Upon submission of this form, a new PAN card, bearing the same PAN, along with updated details is issued to the applicant.
Application Process
An applicant may either make an online application through this website or submit a physical PAN application to any TIN-FC or PAN centers of Income Tax Department. The applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application form:
- [A] Proof of identity (POI)
- [B] Proof of address (POA)
Note: The documents for the above are dependent on citizenship and status of the applicant. Details pertaining to these documents are also mentioned in the application form.
Applicants may obtain application forms from TIN-FCs and PAN centers, download them from this website or get them through other vendors.
Process Charges
For residential addresses within India, the processing fee for PAN applications is, Rs.96 (Rs.85+12.36% service tax)
For residential addresses outside India, the processing fee for PAN applications is, Rs. 962.00 ({ Rs. 85.00 Application Fee+ Rs. 771.00 Dispatch Charge}+12.36% service tax)
PAN Card Dispatch
For a new PAN applicant, if the application satisfies all statutory requirements, the PAN card is dispatched within 15 days. In the case of a Change/Correction in PAN data, it takes 25 days.