Pan Card Application
PAN or Permanent Account Number is a 10 digit alpha-numeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is a unique account number allocated by the Income Tax Department, which is used to track and manage all the Income Tax assessee in India.
Although the PAN card application is voluntary, it must be obtained before engaging in certain transactions. For entering into a financial transaction exceeding a specified amount, quoting PAN is compulsory. Also, every business entity must apply for PAN card application within the 30 days of its formation or incorporation.




Pan Card Application Details
Advantages of Pan Card
The advantages of Pan Card are discussed below:-
1. Identity Proof
A PAN card contains an individuals name, age and photograph thus can be used a valid identity proof throughout the country.
2. Mandatory for filing ITR
For filing individual’s or businesses ITR, quoting Permanent Account Number is a must. All the information filed is associated with PAN for faster assessment and processing.
3. Mention PAN in specified cases
Government has specified certain transactions where quotation of PAN is mandatory. Amount is specified for property transfer, bank deposit, payment of bills and more.
4. Compulsory for opening Bank Accounts
Every individual or business entrepreneur requires to open a savings/current bank account, needs to submit some specified KYC documents among which PAN is the most essential document.
Documents Proof
1. Address Proof
Copy of Aadhar Card or other address proof, in case of individual
2. Photograph
Two passport size photograph, in case of individual
3. Certificate of Incorporation
CoI in case of company and LLP
4. Agreement
Agreement in case of LLP and Partnership Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
- In the application for PAN, details of the a minor, lunatic, idiot, mentally retarded, deceased, wards of court, etc. should be provided.
- Details of representative assessee have to be provided in item 14 of the application for PAN.