🧾 Tax
PAN (Permanent Account Number) registration
A free, permanent tax-ID number issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) — needed for business, higher salaries, and most banking.
📍 Where
Inland Revenue Office (online, or your nearest office)
🧾 Fee
Free
⏱️ Time
Usually 1–3 working days
📄 Documents to bring
- Citizenship certificate (or passport)
- Passport-size photo
- Proof of address
- Business registration certificate, if registering for a business
- Employer's letter, if applicable
🧭 Steps
- 1 Go to the Inland Revenue Department's website or the Nagarik app
- 2 Under "Registration," choose Personal PAN or Business PAN
- 3 Fill the form and upload the documents above
- 4 You may need to visit the nearest revenue office for verification
- 5 Receive your PAN certificate
💡 Tips
- Your PAN number is permanent and never needs renewal
- This service is completely free — you shouldn't need to pay anyone
More questions? Ask Okhal Sathi
This is general guidance; processes can change — please confirm at the office.
