PAN Card Documentation Requirements

Much like every other government-issued ID card, a PAN card also requires the applicants to furnish a certain set of documents to complete the application process. Individuals can apply for a PAN card offline as well as online. There are two different types of forms that can be used for PAN card applications. One is Form 49A, and the other is Form 49AA, which is to be used by foreign nationals.

The PAN card documentation depends on the type of application and category of the taxpayer. In this blog, we will take a look at the set of documents required by various entities to obtain a PAN card.

PAN Documentation Requirement for Online Application

Indian nationals who want to apply for a PAN card can do so on the TIN-NSDL website using Form 49A. Much like any other application, you are required to attach certain documents along with the form. Given below are the documents that you are required to submit while applying for a PAN card: 

Identity Proof Documents

The applicant can submit any of the below-given documents as ID proofs:

• Voter ID card.
• Aadhaar card.
• Ration card.
• Passport.
• Driving licence.
• Arm’s licence.
• Photo ID card provided by state or central government.
• CGHS card.
• Bank certificate bearing the applicant’s image and account number.
• Pensioner card having the applicant’s photograph.
• Identity certificate signed by an MLA, MP, or Municipal Councillor.

Address Proof Documents

The applicant can submit any of the below-given documents for address proof:

• Voter ID card with a photograph of the applicant.
• Aadhaar card.
• Electricity Bill (not over 3 months old).
• Passport.
• Driving licence.
• Landline bill (not older than 3 months).
• Broadband Connection Bill (not over 3 months).
• Post office passbook, which has the applicant’s address.
• Bank account statement.
• Credit card statement.
• A Government-issued domicile certificate.
• Allotment letter.
• Property tax assessment order. 

Age Proof Documents

The applicant can submit any one of the following documents as proof of age:

• Birth certificate.
• Pension payment slip.
• Marriage certificate.
• Passport.
• Driving licence.
• Matriculation certificate.
• An affidavit stating the date of birth that has been attested before a magistrate.

PAN Card Documentation Requirements for Foreigners

Given below are the set of documents that a foreigner or NRI needs to submit to apply for a PAN card:

• Copy of passport.
• Proof of overseas address.
• A copy of the foreign bank account statement.
• Two passport size photographs.

PAN Documentation Requirements for Companies

Firms and companies operating and paying tax in India are also required to enrol for a PAN card. Companies registered in India need to provide a copy of the registration certificate issued by the Registrar’s office for the PAN application.

However, the documents required for companies registered overseas include the following:

• Partnership deed or copy of registration certificate.
• Copy of registration certificate issued in India 
• Copy of approval issued by Indian authorities

PAN Documentation Requirements for Firms and LLPs Registered in India

An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) is a form of partnership where none of the other partners can be held responsible for the misconduct of any of the partners. Given below are the two primary documents required by such companies to apply for a PAN Card:

• Certificate of registration as issued by the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships.
• Copy of Partnership Deed certificate.

For Firms Registered Overseas:

• Copy of certificate of registration as issued by the office of Registrar of Firms.
• Copy of the registration certificate as issued in India or copy of approval as issued by Indian authorities.

PAN Documentation Requirements for Trusts Registered in India

A Trust is an entity formed by an association of individuals who are allowed to hold assets on behalf of other beneficiaries. 

Given below are some of the documents that any registered trust in India would require to complete the PAN card application:

• Deed of Trust.
• Certificate of Registration Number is issued by the commissioner of charities.

For Trusts Registered Overseas:

• Copy of partnership deed or registration certificate issued by the Registrar’s office.
• Certificate of registration issued by Indian authorities or copy of approval issued by Indian authorities, granting permission to set up Trust in India.

PAN Card Documentation Requirements for Association of Persons (AOP)

Given below are some of the documents that an AOP, Body of Individuals or Local Authority are required to submit during PAN application:

• Copy of partnership agreement.
• Registration number certificate issued by the commissioner of charities or any other such competent authority

Or

• Any other document issued by the State or Central government acts as proof of identity and address.

PAN Documentation Requirements for AOP Registered Overseas

Given below are some of the documents that are required by an AOP that is registered overseas to apply for a PAN card in India:

• Copy of partnership deed or registration certificate issued by the Registrar’s office.
• Copy of certificate of registration issued by an Indian authority or copy of approval granted by Indian authorities.

PAN Documentation Requirements for Non-Indian Individuals/HUFs

Non-Indian individuals or HUFs will be required to produce a slightly different set of documents from a normal citizen, as given below. 

Identification Documents

• Passport
• Government-issued PIO and OCI card
• Nation Identification Number, Taxpayer ID number, or other such Citizen ID number

Note: All documents need to be attested by the Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of the applicant’s home country.

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Documents for Address Proofs

• Passport
• PIO and OCI card as issued by the Government of India  
• Taxpayer ID number, National ID number, or any other citizen ID number
• Bank statements of non-residential account
• Registration certificate attested by the Office of Foreigner’s Registration bearing the Indian address of the applicant

PAN Documentation Requirements for Companies Incorporated in India

The word ‘Companies’ here stands for the entities mentioned below:

• Company
• Partnership Firms
• Trusts
• TOP
• LLPs
• Local Authorities
• Bois

The table given below illustrates the documents required by such entities for a PAN card application:

Final Thoughts 

A PAN card is an important document required to carry out financial transactions and taxation in the country. The applicant is required to submit a set of documents, depending on the taxpayer category they fall under. It is important to know the necessary documents for the PAN card application as submitting incorrect ones can only result in rejection. We hope this piece has helped clear any doubts about the documents required for a PAN card.

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