How to Apply for a Pan Card?

*What is a PAN Card?PAN Card or a Permanent Account Number Cars is a unique combination of numbers and letters issued by the Indian Income Tax Department to all the identifiable juristic entities under the Income Tax Act 1961. The PAN card is a unique number which holds a National importance with a permanent validity.*Structure of a PAN Card:The Pan Card number is of 10 digits has a unique structure as follows:• The first 5 characters are letters• The next 4 characters are numbers• The last character is a letter againFor e.g. AAABB1234B. This is the format of a PAN card number issued to individuals.The first 3 character are a combination of the series running from AAA to ZZZThe 4th character can be any one of the characters:• P-Person• C-Company• H-HUF (Hindu Undivided Family)• F-Firm• A-Association of Persons (AOP)• T-AOP (Trust)• B-Body of Individuals (BOI)• J-Artificial Juridical Person• G-Government• L-Local AuthorityThe 5th character of a PAN card is the first character:• Surname or the last name, if the 4th character is ‘P’.• Name of an Entity/Trust/Society/Organization/Company/AOP/BOI/Firm, if the 4th character is any one of the above listed characters except ‘P’.The next four characters are a combination of numbers ranging from 0001 to 9999.The last character of the Pan Card number is an alphabetic check digit.*Benefits/Purpose/Uses of owning a PAN card:The purpose of having a PAN card is as follows:

•  A PAN card is equivalent to your NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
•  It acts as an important ID proof
•  PAN card helps in transactions like opening a bank account, buying or selling of assets, etc.
•  Pan Card is used for accounting purposes on receivable taxable salary
•  Aids in filing of Income Tax Returns
•  Used as a documentary proof for opening DEMAT Account for share trading
•  It is a universal identifier for keeping a track of the individual’s financial transactions
•  Used as a documentary proof for bank withdrawals for an amount greater the Rs.50, 000
•  It is a tool to keep a check over tax defaulters by indirectly tracking their credit history
•  Used as a documentary proof for availing TDS (Tax Deductions at Source)
•  The PAN card is used as a documentary evidence to apply for passport, address changes and for obtaining other such relevant documents
• Having a PAN Card will save you 20% TDS which will otherwise be deducted if you do not produce a PAN card while opening a fixed deposit with the bank for an amount exceeding Rs.50,000
• Payments towards hotel/restaurant bill settlement (for an amount exceeding Rs.25,000) can be done only after submitting a copy of your PAN Card
• A PAN Card is an indispensable document when it comes to obtaining a rent agreement
• PAN Card is an important document which comes in handy for payments in second-hand transactions, visa applications, telephone installation, jewelry shop purchases and many more

*Who can apply for a PAN card?Any individual, joint venture, company, trust association or firm can apply for a PAN Card.*Documents required for PAN card application:1. Passport size photographs2. Cheque/DD of Rs.96 (Fee for PAN card)3. Copy of any one of the following ID proof:• Degree/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate• Driving License• Passport• Depositary account statement• Voters Identity Card• Credit card statement• Bank account statement/Bank pass book• Water Bill• Ration Card• Property Tax assessment order• Certificate of identity attested by MP or MLA4. Copy of any of the following Address proof• Electricty/Telephone Bill• Passport• Voters Identity card• Driving License• Ration card• Depository account statement• Credit card statement• Bank account statement/bank pass book• Rent receipt• Employer certificate• Property tax assessment order• Certificate of address signed by MP or MLA***The documents submitted should not be more than 6 months old from the date of application*How to apply for PAN card online?Follow the below given steps to apply for a Pan Card online:1. To apply for a new/fresh PAN Card, go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/form49A.html2. Fill in the 49A form on the above mentioned website and submit the form3. A completed form with details of the applicant will be displayed on the confirmation screen4. You can either make changes to this form or straightaway submit it5. A 15 digit unique number will be displayed on the Acknowledgement form. Save the number for future references6. Save and take a printout of this Acknowledgment form also known as the PAN Card Application form.7. Paste your passport size photograph and sign on the Acknowledgment form (without touching the boundaries of the space provided). Use only Black ink pen to sign the form8. Attach a copy of your ID and Address proof along with a DD/Cheque of Rs.96 towards application fees. Write you Ack. No. on the back of your DD/Cheque9. Send in your application form to‘Income Tax PAN Services Unit, National Securities Depository Limited, 3rd Floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune- 411045 Maharashtra10. Send an SMS PAN <acknowledgment number>to 53030 to obtain the status of your PAN card applicationPlease note:• Passport size photographs should be taken with a white background• Do not sign on the photograph• You can make the fee payment via Credit Card/Debit Card and Net banking as well• An additional of Rs.5 will be charged for payments made via CC/DC or Net banking• Applicants paying via cheque must mention NSDLPAN on the deposit slip• In case of paying application fees via cheque, deposit the cheque in your nearest HDFC bank• Acknowledgement forms along with other documents must reach the NSDL office within 15 days from the date of application• In case of any queries call 020 – 27218080 or send a mail to tininfo@nsdl.co.in• Don’t forget to mention the title ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN – <acknowledgement number>’ in the cover of the envelope to having the application for to be sent to the NSDL office• The process of manually applying for Pan Card is same as that of above. The only difference is that you will have to download the form and then fill itClick on the following link to download a new/ fresh PAN Card Application form http://law.incometaxindia.gov.in/DITTaxmann/IncomeTaxRules/pdf/Form49aE.PDFYou can apply online for a pan card from Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai or any other city of India. Applying online for a pan card is location independent. You can also opt to visit your nearest pan card application centre to apply in-person.*How to find PAN Card Number online?A new service has been introduced by the Central Government called ‘KNOW YOUR PAN’. You can verify, validate and search for your PAN card number with the link given below:https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/knowpan.do*How to apply for a duplicate PAN Card Online?Applicants can apply for a duplicate PAN Card or update specific details like address by filling and submitting a ‘Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data’ Form.*How to make changes to the PAN Card?In case of change in address or corrections in the name, an individual can apply for a fresh Pan Card by filling in the form given in following link https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/correction.html.*Where to apply for a PAN Card?You can directly apply for a PAN Card in any of the recognized IT PAN Service Centres or TIN facilitation centres given in the following link http://www.utitsl.co.in/pan/search.phpHere is the list of pan card application centres in few of the prominent cities of India:

• Pan Card Application Centres in Mumbai:

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, UTI Tower, Plot No. 3, Sector 11, CBDBELAPUR, NAVI MUMBAI – 400614Ms. Daksha Thakur (Asst. Vice President)(022) 67931300; Fax: (022) 67931399utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.comKamatha Road, Uran,mumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Shop no.9, Shreeraj Nagar, Kamatha Road,Uran-400702Shri Subhash DalalWESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE (WRO), MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, UTI Tower, Plot No. 3, Sector 11, CBDBELAPUR, NAVI MUMBAI – 400614Ms. Vaishali Naik (Asst. Vice President & Western Regional Manager)(022) 67931010 / 67931200; For PAN Queries 67931300; Fax: (022) 67931099mumbai@utiitsl.comBELAPUR, Navi MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, UTI ITSL Tower, Plot No. 3, Sector 11, PostBag No. 22, CBD BELAPUR, NAVI MUMBAI – 400614Smt.Vimala Ramachandran(022) 67931141isw.belapur@utiitsl.comFORT, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Bombay Mutual Annexe Building, Groundfloor, Behind Citibank, D N Road, FORT, MUMBAI – 400001Mr. Subhash Dalal(022) 22641077isw.fort@utiitsl.comLOTUS COURT, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, LOTUS COURT, 196, Jamshedji Tata Road,Backbay Reclamation, MUMBAI – 400020Shri F X Tirkey(022) 22885976isw.lotuscourt@utiitsl.comSion Dharavi,MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited Gold Filled Compound, Shop no.18, 82 H,Kala Killa, Sion Dharavi Main Road, Mumbai -400017Ms. Sarita Mangaokar7498185594isw.charniroad@utiitsl.comJVPD, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Unit No. 2, Block-B, Gulmohar Cross RoadNo. 9, JVPD Scheme, JVPD, MUMBAI – 400049Ms. Thresia Joseph(022) 26200368 / 26201995isw.jvpd@utiitsl.comANDHERI, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Ground Floor, 2, Asha Deep Building, AzadRoad, ANDHERI (East), MUMBAI – 400069Ms. Neena Desai(022) 26837601isw.andheri@utiitsl.comGHATKOPAR, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Sagar Bonanza Building, 1st floor, KhotLane, Near BATA Showroom, GHATKOPAR (West), MUMBAI – 400086Smt. Vidula Darekar(022) 25167952isw.ghatkopar@utiitsl.comBORIVALI, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Shraddha Shopping Arcade, Ground Floor,S. V. Road, BORIVALI (West), MUMBAI – 400092Ms. Kirti Joshi(022) 32655266isw.borivali@utiitsl.comTHANE, MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Santoshi Niwas, Behind Punjab NationalBank, Shivaji Path, THANE (West) – 400601Mr D H Deshpande(022) 25400905isw.thane@utiitsl.comVASHI, Navi MumbaiUTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Welfare Chamber , Shop No. 55, Plot No.73, Sector 17, VASHI, NAVI MUMBAI – 400701Ms. Yojana Bachav(022) 67938535isw.vashi@utiitsl.com

• Pan Card Application Centre in Delhi:

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited Ground Floor,Jeevan Tara Building, Opp. Patel Chowk Metro Station,5 Parliament Street,NEW DELHI – 110001

• Pan Card Application Centre in Bangalore:

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited,No. 153/1, 1st Floor, Above Farico Showroom,Old Madras Road, Halasuru,BANGALORE – 560008

• Pan Card Application Centre in Chennai:

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited,45, Justice Basheer Ahmed Building,Second Line Beach,CHENNAI – 600001

• Pan Card Application Centre in Kolkata:

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited,29, N. S. Road, Ground Floor,Opp. Gilander House and Standard Chartered Bank,KOLKATA – 700001

• Pan Card Application Centre in Ahmedabad:

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited,G-3, Chitra-Ami Apartment, Opp. Old RBI,Near Times of India Bldg, Ashram Road,AHMEDABAD – 380009*For more details on the newly launched services for PAN card stay tuned to BharatEstates.com.займ на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн