Tax Deduction Account Number

Tax Deduction Account Number or Tax Collection Account Number is a 10-digit alpha numeric number issued by the Income-tax Department (we will refer to it as TAN). TAN is to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting tax at source (TDS) or who are required to collect tax at source (TCS).

TAN Registration

Who Needs TAN?
  • Organizations making specified payments
  • Persons/entities deducting TDS

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED along with FORM 49B

1. PARTNERSHIP FIRM

  • PARTNERSHIP DEED
  • FIRM’S PAN CARD
  • AUTHORIZED PARTNER’S PAN CARD

2. INDIVIDUALS

  • PAN CARD
  • AADHAR CARD (ADDRESS PROOF)

3. COMPANY

  • COMPANY PAN CARD
  • CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

4. PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

  • COMPANY PAN CARD
  • CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
  • AUTHORIZATION LETTER

5. PROPRIETORSHIPS

  • PAN card of the proprietor
  • AADHAR CARD OF PROPRIETOR
  • MOBILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ID

6. TRUST

  • TRUST DEEED
  • PAN CARD OF TRUST
  • AUTHORIZATION LETTER
  • AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY PAN CARD

7. LLP

  • CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
  • LLP PAN CARD
  • LLP AGREEMENT
  • AUTHORIZED PARTNER’S PAN CARD
  • AUTHORIZED PARTNER’S AADHAR CARD
FAQs

Q.1 What is TAN?
TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number required for deducting or collecting tax at source.

Q.2 Who is required to obtain TAN?
Any person or entity liable to deduct TDS or collect TCS, such as employers, companies, firms, or individuals making specified payments.

Q.3 Is TAN mandatory?
Yes. It is mandatory for all TDS/TCS transactions. Without TAN, TDS returns cannot be filed.

Q.4 Can an individual apply for TAN?
Yes, if the individual is required to deduct TDS (for example, on salary, contractor payments, or high-value rent).

Q.5 How long does TAN registration take?
Generally, 5–10 working days after submission of correct documents.

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