List of Documents needed for PAN Card Application

Permanent Account Number or PAN is mandatory for most financial transactions. The primary objective of the PAN is to bring a universal identification to all financial transactions. It is also used to prevent tax evasion by keeping track of monetary transactions. The PAN code or 10-digit Pan number is an electronic system which records all tax-related information for a person/company. Therefore, the PAN card application is a significant process.

There are two types of forms available for PAN application. Different forms are available for Indian residents and NRIs.

The citizens of India need to fill Form 49A while applying for a PAN card. This form is meant for citizens, companies, entities staying and formed within India. Form 49AA is to be filled by individuals who are not the citizens of India. The form is filled by entities incorporated and unincorporated outside India.

What are the documents required for PAN card application?

Here are documents required for a PAN card Application Online.

Proof of Identity

These also include documents required for PAN application by NRIs. A copy of any of the following documents that has the name of the applicant as mentioned in the application

(i)

• Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or
• Election photo identity card or Driving License or Passport
• Ration card having a photograph of the applicant or Arm’s license or Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or Pensioner card that has a photo of the applicant or Central Government Health Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card

(ii) Original certificate of identity signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer will also suffice

(iii) Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch along with the name and stamp of the issuing officer containing an attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant

Note:

1. In the case of a Minor, any of the above-mentioned documents as proof of identity and address of any of the parents/guardians of such minor shall be considered as the proof of identity and address for the applicant who is a minor
2. For Hindu Undivided Family, an affidavit made by the Karta of HUF stating the name, father’s name, and address of all the coparceners on the date of application and copy of any of the above documents in the name of Karta of HUF is required as proof of identity, address, and date of birth

Proof of Address

(i) Any copy of the following documents that has the address mentioned in the application: –

Aadhaar Card, Election photo identity card, Driving License, Passport, Passport of the spouse, or post office passbook having address of the applicant, latest property tax assessment order, domicile certificate issued by the Government or allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central Government or State Government of not more than three years old, property Registration Document

(ii) Any one copy of following documents of not more than three months old, Electricity Bill, landline Telephone or Broadband connection bill, water bill, consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill, Bank account statement or Depository account statement, Credit card statement

(iii) Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer

(iv) Employer certificate in original

Documents Required for PAN Application by Companies which are acceptable as proof of identity and address for applicants other than individual and HUF is as below. This is also inclusive of documents required for PAN Card application by Companies Incorporated in India

Type of Applicant and document to be submitted for PAN card application

Company

A copy of certificate of registration that is issued by Registrar of Companies.

Partnership Firm

A copy of certificate of registration that is issued by Registrar of firms or Copy of Partnership Deed.

Limited Liability Partnership

A copy of Certificate of Registration that is issued by the Registrar of LLPs

Association of Persons (Trust)

A copy of trust deed or copy of certificate of registration number that is issued by Charity Commissioner.

Association of Person, Body of Individuals, Local Authority, or Artificial Juridical Person

A copy of agreement or copy of certificate of registration number that is issued by charity commissioner or registrar of cooperative society or any other competent authority or any other document originating from any Central or State Government Department establishing identity and address of such person.

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