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How to Get PAN for Your Company or LLP

Step-by-step process, required documents checklist, costs, timeline, and frequently asked questions

Timeline

5-7

working days

Government Fee

Rs. 107

Every company, LLP, and registered firm needs a PAN before it can open a bank account, register for GST, or file income tax returns. PAN is applied through Form 49A on the NSDL portal.

The process is straightforward but document accuracy is critical. The entity name on Form 49A must match the Certificate of Incorporation exactly - even minor differences cause rejection. Address proof must be less than 2 months old. A Board Resolution authorising the signatory is mandatory for companies and LLPs.

NSDL processes applications within 5 to 7 working days. The e-PAN arrives by email first - you can use it immediately. The physical card takes 10 to 15 additional days. The government fee is Rs. 107 for domestic delivery.

NSDL requires proof of identity, address, and legal constitution for all business entities applying for PAN. Documents differ by entity type. Upload clear scanned copies in PDF or JPG format, each under 2MB.

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Total Documents

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Required

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Private Limited Company, OPC, or LLP

Documents required for MCA-incorporated entities

Certificate of Incorporation

REQ

issued by MCA on the date of registration

Memorandum of Association (MOA)

REQ

for Pvt Ltd and OPC only - complete document as filed with MCA

Articles of Association (AOA)

REQ

for Pvt Ltd and OPC only - complete document

LLP Agreement

REQ

for LLPs only - registered agreement filed with MCA

Registered Office Address Proof

REQ

utility bill or bank statement, under 2 months old

Board Resolution or Authorisation Letter

REQ

on company letterhead, signed by all directors/partners

PAN Card of Authorised Signatory

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personal PAN card of the director or partner signing the application

Aadhaar Card of Authorised Signatory

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both sides of the authorised signatory's Aadhaar

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Partnership Firm

Documents for registered or unregistered partnership firms

Partnership Deed

REQ

executed on stamp paper of the appropriate value

Certificate of Registration of Firm

issued by Registrar of Firms - only if registered

Address Proof of Principal Place of Business

REQ

electricity/telephone bill or bank statement, under 2 months old

PAN Cards of All Partners

REQ

individual PAN card of each partner in the firm

Aadhaar Card of Managing Partner

REQ

both sides of the managing partner's Aadhaar

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Sole Proprietorship

Documents for sole proprietorship firms

Business Registration Proof

REQ

any one of: GST, Shop & Establishment, MSME, or professional tax

Address Proof of Business Premises

REQ

electricity/telephone bill or bank statement, under 2 months old

PAN Card of Proprietor

REQ

proprietor's individual PAN card

Aadhaar Card of Proprietor

REQ

both sides of the proprietor's Aadhaar

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Certificate of Incorporation

Private Limited Company, OPC, or LLP

REQUIRED

What is this?

Issued by MCA on the date of registration. Download the original digital copy from the MCA portal. Do not upload a photocopy of a physical certificate.

How to get it

Download from MCA portal. If incorporated before 2015, a clear scan of the physical certificate is acceptable.

Common Issues

Photocopies not accepted. Must be the original digital copy or a clear scan.

Requirements

  • 01Original digital copy from MCA portal
  • 02Clear scan if physical certificate (pre-2015)
  • 03Must show CIN or LLPIN clearly
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Who needs this?

Newly incorporated Pvt Ltd companies, OPCs, and LLPs - PAN is required before you can open a bank account

Partnership firms registering for the first time or applying for GST

Sole proprietorships that need a PAN in the business name (separate from personal PAN)

Trusts and societies that need to file income tax returns

Any business entity that needs to deduct TDS on payments

Companies applying for GST registration - GST portal requires company PAN

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Step-by-step process

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Gather your documents based on entity type

Companies need Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA. LLPs need the LLP Agreement. Partnerships need the Partnership Deed. All need address proof (less than 2 months old) and signatory documents.

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Prepare the Board Resolution or Authorization Letter

Companies and LLPs must provide a board resolution on letterhead authorising one person to sign Form 49A. We provide the template - the directors just need to sign it.

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CA prepares Form 49A

Your CA fills all fields on Form 49A with entity details, registered address, and authorised signatory information. Every field is verified against your documents before submission.

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Application submitted to NSDL

Form 49A submitted on the NSDL portal with all supporting documents. Acknowledgement number generated immediately and shared with you the same day.

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NSDL processes and issues PAN

Income Tax Department verifies your application. e-PAN delivered to your email within 48 hours of allotment. Physical card dispatched to your registered office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My company was just incorporated. Do I need PAN before opening a bank account?

Yes. Banks require company PAN as mandatory KYC to open a current account. Apply immediately after incorporation. Banks also accept the NSDL acknowledgement letter while the physical card is in transit.

Is company PAN different from director PAN?

Yes. The company is a separate legal entity and needs its own PAN. Each director has their own individual PAN. These are different numbers used for different tax filings.

How long does PAN registration take?

NSDL processes applications in 5 to 7 working days. e-PAN arrives by email within 48 hours of allotment. Physical card takes 10 to 15 additional days by post.

Can I use the acknowledgement number while waiting for PAN?

Yes. Banks and the GST portal accept the NSDL acknowledgement number. We share it the same day we submit your application.

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Common mistakes to avoid

  • 01Entity name on Form 49A does not match Certificate of Incorporation exactly - even "Pvt" vs "Private" causes rejection
  • 02Address proof is more than 2 months old - check the date on the document before uploading
  • 03Board resolution or authorization letter is missing or not properly signed by all directors
  • 04PAN of authorised signatory is invalid or name does not match Aadhaar
  • 05Documents are blurry, cropped, or in unsupported format - use clear PDF or JPG scans
  • 06CIN or LLPIN entered incorrectly on Form 49A
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More Questions

My company was incorporated yesterday. Which documents do I need right now?

Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, AOA, and the authorised signatory's PAN and Aadhaar are the minimum. The address proof and board resolution can be uploaded within 24 hours of ordering. Your CA will tell you exactly what is missing after reviewing your uploads.

The registered office address proof is in the director's personal name, not the company name. Is that acceptable?

Yes, provided you also upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the director confirming the company is permitted to use that address as its registered office. NSDL accepts this combination.

We do not have a board resolution yet. Can we start the process?

Yes. Upload all other documents first. We will send you a board resolution template immediately after payment. Once all directors sign it, upload it and your CA will proceed with submission.

The electricity bill at our registered office is in the previous tenant's name. What do I upload?

Upload the rent agreement (in your company's name) as the address proof instead. If the landlord can provide a NOC or an electricity bill in their own name for the same address, upload that alongside the rent agreement.

Do I need to upload physical originals or are digital scans accepted?

Digital scans and original digital documents (like the MCA-issued Certificate of Incorporation PDF) are accepted. Photographs taken on a phone are acceptable if they are clear, well-lit, and show all four corners of the document.

How we reviewed this page

The penalty amounts, deadlines, and regulatory requirements on this page are sourced directly from official government portals. We do not use secondary sources. When regulations change, we update the page.