TAN Registration in India

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TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER

TAN stands for Tax Account Number. It is obtained by the person who is required to deduct or collect of tax at source (TDS or TCS).
TAN is a 10 digits alpha-numeric code issued by the Income Tax Department of India.

The First 3 TAN alphabets reflect the code of authority.
Fourth alphabet is the initial of the TAN holder’s name.
Next 5 digits is 5 numerical.
Finally TAN is ending with one alphabet.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TAN REGISTRATION

Identity proof

Aadhar Card (in case of individual).
PAN Card of Individual/ Business entity (if any).

Photograph

Passport Size Photo of applicant (in case of individual).

Address Proof of business entity

Electricity bill, NOC & Rent Agreement (rented).
Electricity bill & Any Tax receipt
(owned).

COI/ Agreement

COI in case of company.
COI & LLP Agreement in case of LLP.
Agreement in case Partnership Firm.

Contact Details

Mobile number and mail address of Applicant or authorized person.

PURPOSE OF TAN REGISTRATION

Details of TCS & TDS – The deductor who is has obtained TAN can easily get information from the database of updated TAN details in respect of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from Income Tax Department.
Used for deductions – TAN is ultimately used for deductions like salary, interest and dividend.
TDS Statement – The deductor can obtain a statement showing the status of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
Quoting of TAN – TAN is required to be quoted in various documents such as:

TDS statements
TCS statements
Statement of financial transactions Challans for payment of TDS/ TCS
TDS/ TCS certificates

Frequently ASKED Questions

What is meant by TAN?

TAN refers to a Tax Account Number which is the unique 10-character alphanumeric code which is required by persons who have to deduct tax at source (TDS).

Who is eligible to apply for TAN?

Any Individual or a business organisation which are required to deduct the TDS and have to file the TDS return are compulsorily required to apply for TAN.

Who is eligible to issues TAN card?

The Income Tax Department has delegated the power of issuing TAN card to NSDL.
NSDL on the behalf of Income Tax department and under the supervision of CBDT issues the TAN card.

What is the Validity of TAN card?

Validity period of TAN Card is for lifetime unless the TAN holder himself surrender it to tax authorities. TAN generation is one-time process and it requires no renewal.

Can instead of TAN, a PAN be used?

No, a PAN can not be used in place of TAN. TAN and PAN serve two different purposes and reasons. Thus, it is compulsory to obtain a TAN for those deducting tax at source.

If entity not required compulsory tax audit, then is it mandatory for entity to apply for TAN & deduct TDS?

Yes, entity is required to deduct TDS as per the provision of TDS irrespective whether the business entity required Tax audit under section 44AB or not.

What are the documents required to obtain TAN?

For obtaining TAN, an application must be filed at any of the authorized TAN Facilitation Center in Form 49B.

Can one person hold more than one TAN?

Only one Person can hold one TAN. In case a person holds more than one TAN, a penalty as per the act shall be levied.

Do the applicant requires to present physically for registration?

No, You are not required to be physically present for the registration process.