The full form of pan is permanent account number. The Income Tax Department of India has issued this card with a unique ten-digit alpha numeric combination. Under section 139A of the Indian Income Tax Act 1961, the Income Tax Department of India issues this card.
P = Permanent
A = Account
N = Number
Types of PAN cards
- HUF – Hindu Undivided Family
- Individual
- Artificial Judicial Person
- Trust
- Minor
- AOP – Association of person
- Society
- Company or Corporation
- Firm or Limited Liability Partnerships
Documents Required for a PAN Card
The documents are required for two principal purposes: establishing proof of identification and establishing proof of address. The important documents required for PAN numbers, depending on the PAN form for which they are applying, are listed below.
- Individuals
The following documents are required.
- Voter ID
- Driving licence
- Adhar card
- Passport
2. HUF – (Hindu Undivided Family)
The following documents are required.
- An affidavit signed by Hindu Undivided Family on behalf of members, giving the member’s DOB and evidence of address. 2. Businesses
- The company’s register certificate is issued by the register.
- Trust – The trust and charity commissioner issues a trust deed and a registered certificate number.
- Society -The number of the cooperative society’s registered certificate, which is issued by the commissioner.
- Foreigners – A bank statement from your home country, a passport, and a bank statement from your NRE account in India are all required.
PAN Card’s Importance
- Proof of identity and the filing of an income tax return both require a PAN number.
- PAN number is required for financial purposes such as opening an account, obtaining a loan or credit card, and so on.
- A PAN is required for the sale or acquisition of any property valued at more than Rs. 5 lakh.
- When buying or selling cars, for example, a PAN number is required.