{"id":7697,"date":"2025-07-11T11:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T11:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=7697"},"modified":"2025-07-11T11:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T11:31:14","slug":"company-pan-card","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/company-pan-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Company PAN Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <strong><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/company-pan-card\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Company PAN Card<\/a><\/strong> is a unique 10-digit <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/alpha\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>alpha<\/a>numeric identifier issued by the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/income-tax\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Income Tax<\/a> Department of India. It serves as the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/tax\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>tax<\/a> identity for companies, enabling them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File income tax returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open business bank accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/goods-and-services-tax-gst\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Goods and Services Tax (GST)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in financial transactions and contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in government tenders and procurements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All companies operating in India, whether domestic or foreign, are required to obtain a <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/pan-card\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">PAN card<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"documents-required-for-company-pan-card\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for Company PAN Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"for-indian-companies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Indian Companies:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Certificate of Incorporation<\/strong>: Issued by the Registrar of Companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Address<\/strong>: Utility bills, bank statements, or other official documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity Proof of Authorized Signatory<\/strong>: PAN card, Aadhaar card, or passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Objection Certificate (NOC)<\/strong>: If applicable, from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company Seal and Stamp<\/strong>: For authentication purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"for-foreign-companies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Foreign Companies:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Certificate of Registration<\/strong>: Issued in the country of origin, duly attested by an Apostille, Indian Embassy, or authorized officials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approval Certificate<\/strong>: Granted by Indian authorities to set up an office in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PAN Application Form 49AA<\/strong>: Duly filled and signed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bank Draft<\/strong>: In INR, payable to Protean eGov Technologies Limited, Mumbai.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: All documents must be self-attested and, where applicable, notarized or apostilled.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"application-process-for-company-pan-card\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process for Company PAN Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"online-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Application:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/nsdl\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>NSDL<\/a> Website<\/strong>: Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/tin.tin.nsdl.com\/pan\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NSDL PAN application portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Application Type<\/strong>: Choose &#x2018;New PAN &#x2013; Indian Citizen (Form 49A)&#x2019; or &#x2018;New PAN &#x2013; Foreign Citizen (Form 49AA)&#x2019;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill in Details<\/strong>: Enter company information, including name, date of incorporation, and contact details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload Documents<\/strong>: Attach the required documents in the specified formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment<\/strong>: Pay the application fee online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acknowledgment<\/strong>: After submission, an acknowledgment receipt is generated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispatch Documents<\/strong>: Send the signed acknowledgment and supporting documents to the NSDL office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"offline-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offline Application:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Obtain Form 49A\/49AA<\/strong>: Download from the <a href=\"https:\/\/tin.tin.nsdl.com\/pan\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NSDL website<\/a> or collect from a PAN center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill the Form<\/strong>: Complete the form in block letters using a black pen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attach Documents<\/strong>: Include all necessary documents as per the checklist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit Application<\/strong>: Visit the nearest PAN center to submit the application and pay the fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acknowledgment Receipt<\/strong>: Collect the receipt for tracking purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Processing time is typically 15-20 working days.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"application-fees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Indian Companies<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical PAN Card: &#x20B9;107<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-PAN Card: &#x20B9;66<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Foreign Companies<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical PAN Card: &#x20B9;1,017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-PAN Card: &#x20B9;1,011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fees are inclusive of <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/gst\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>GST<\/a> and may vary based on the mode of application and delivery.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"importance-of-company-pan-card\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Company PAN Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal Compliance<\/strong>: Mandatory for tax filings and financial transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Operations<\/strong>: Essential for opening bank accounts and processing payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Registrations<\/strong>: Required for GST registration and other statutory compliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Credibility<\/strong>: Enhances trustworthiness among clients and stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Failure to obtain a PAN can result in higher tax deductions and legal complications.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Company PAN Card is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. 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