How to Apply for PAN for Business/Company 2026

About This Guide

Business PAN required for companies, partnership firms, LLPs, HUFs, AOPs, BOIs, Trusts, government bodies. Different from individual PAN. Apply via NSDL/UTIITSL online. Form 49A (Indian) / 49AA (foreign). Fee ₹110 (India delivery) / ₹1,018 (foreign). 15-20 days delivery.

Eligibility Criteria

• Registered company/firm/LLP/HUF/Trust/AOP/BOI
• Indian or foreign entity
• Authorized signatory available
• MoA/AoA/Partnership Deed/LLP Agreement (entity proof)
• TAN (separate, not PAN)

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

• Form 49A (Indian) / 49AA (Foreign)
• Certificate of Incorporation (companies)
• Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement (firms/LLPs)
• Trust Deed (Trusts)
• HUF declaration (HUF)
• Authorized signatory ID + address proof (Aadhaar, passport)
• Photo of authorized signatory (only individuals)
• Address proof of business
• Cancelled cheque (some cases)

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Key Benefits

• Mandatory for businesses
• Tax filing enabled
• Bank account opening
• GST registration prerequisite
• TDS deduction/payment
• Foreign trade (IEC)
• Investment receipt
• Lifetime valid
• Unique 10-character

What Happens After Application?

15-20 days delivery. Old PAN (individual) of proprietor different from business PAN. Use business PAN for all business transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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