Know Everything About The Documents Required To Apply For A PAN Card

Allotted by the Income Tax Department of India, a Permanent Account Number or PAN is a 10-digit unique number that every taxpayer must possess mandatorily. Mr Singh has a business of his own and is planning to apply for a PAN card. However, he is unsure about the application process, especially the documentation part. 

In that regard, following this segment on the documents required for a PAN card can be an ideal solution.

What Are the Documents Required for Indian Citizens?

Indian citizens need to furnish copies of identity proof, address proof and proof of birth. Here is a list of the acceptable documents:

Proof of identity

• Aadhaar
• Elector’s Photo Identity Card
• Ration card with applicant’s photo
• Driving license
• Passport
• Arm’s license
• Central or State Government-issued photo identity card
• Central Government Health Scheme card
• Bank certificate
• Pensioner card
• Identity certificate signed by a Member of Parliament

Note that in the case of minors, one can submit any one of the above documents belonging to a parent of the minor applicant. 

Address proof

• Voter ID card
• Aadhaar card
• Latest electricity bill
• Self or spouse’s passport
• Driving license
• Recent landline telephone bill
• Latest internet bill
• Post office passbook
• Bank account statements (not more than three months old)
• Credit card statements
• Domicile certificate
• Property tax assessment order (latest)
• Allotment letter

Date of birth proof

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate
• Pension payment order
• Driving license
• Passport
• Domicile certificate
• Matriculation certificate
• Signed affidavit in front of a magistrate

Documents Necessary for PAN Application of a Foreigner

Identity proofs

• Passport
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card
• Apostille-attested copy of other national or citizenship identification number or Taxpayer Identification Number

Address proof

• Passport
• PIO 
• OCI
• Bank account statements in the country of residence
• Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statement copy
• Residence certificate copy
• Copy of registration certificate
• Copy of visa granted
• National or citizenship identification number or taxpayer-identification number copy attested by Apostille

What are the Essential Documents for PAN Application of Companies?

Here is a list of documents for companies incorporated in India –

1. Registration certificate copy (for companies, partnership firms and Limited Liability Partnership)
2. Trust deed copy
3. Agreement copy or other Central or State Government documents

For companies outside India, one must furnish the following documents –

• Copy of registration certificate issued in the applicant’s residing country. Note that it has to be attested by the Apostille or Indian Embassy or High Commission etc.
• Registration certificate copy issued in India or approval copy of grant to set up an office in India

Documents Required for a Firm to Obtain PAN

Firms that are registered in India need to produce these documents for PAN:

1. Copy of Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
2. Partnership deed copy

For firms registered outside India, the documents necessary for PAN are:

• Registration Certificate copy (issued by the Registrar of Firms)
• Copy of partnership deed
• Copy of Registration Certificate issued in India
• Approval copy that grants permission to the firms for setting up the business in India

Which Documents are Vital for Trusts to Apply for PAN?

1. Copy of Trust deed
2. Registration Certificate copy (issued by the Charity Commissioner)
3. Copy of Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar of Firms or partnership deed 

For Trusts incorporated outside India, a copy of approval granted for setting up a trust in India or a Registration Certificate issued in India is necessary.

Documents for PAN Application by Association of Persons

Here is a list of documents required for PAN with regard to the Association of Persons registered in India:

1. Agreement
2. Registration certificate issued by Registrar of Co-operative society or Charity Commissioner or other Competent Authority
3. Central or State Government-issued document

Association of Persons established outside India can also apply for a PAN card by furnishing the following documents:

• Partnership deed or Registration Certificate
• Approval letter for setting up an entity in India or Registration Certificate issued in India

Final Word

It is evident that any entity established inside or outside India can apply for a Permanent Account Number. However, one needs to furnish the necessary documents to ensure a seamless PAN application process. 

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