PAN & TAN ASSISTANCE
PAN & TAN Registration and Assistance
in India & Odisha
Professional assistance for PAN application,
PAN correction and update, e-PAN, PAN reprint,
TAN application, TAN correction and related
tax identity requirements for individuals,
businesses, companies, LLPs, firms and organisations
across India and Odisha.
What are PAN and TAN?
PAN stands for
Permanent Account Number.
It is an important tax identification number used in
India for various income-tax and financial transactions.
TAN stands for
Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number.
It is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the
Income Tax Department to persons responsible for
deducting or collecting tax at source, subject to
applicable rules and exceptions.
PAN and TAN serve different purposes. PAN primarily
identifies the taxpayer/person or entity, while TAN is
associated with persons responsible for applicable
TDS/TCS activities.
PAN vs TAN — Simple Difference
PAN
Permanent Account Number used for tax
identification and various financial and
income-tax related transactions.
TAN
Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number
used by applicable tax deductors/collectors
for TDS/TCS compliance.
PAN Services Offered
New PAN Application
Assistance for eligible applicants requiring
allotment of a new PAN.
PAN Correction
Assistance for correction or updating eligible
PAN information.
PAN for Individuals
PAN assistance for individuals, professionals,
employees and entrepreneurs.
PAN for Companies
PAN-related assistance for companies and
corporate entities.
PAN for Firms & LLPs
Assistance for partnership firms, LLPs and
other eligible entities.
PAN Reprint / Copy
Assistance for eligible requests relating to
PAN documents and reprint facilities.
e-PAN Assistance
Guidance relating to eligible electronic PAN
generation and delivery processes.
PAN Status Assistance
Assistance in understanding acknowledgement,
processing and status-related issues.
TAN Services Offered
New TAN Application
Assistance for eligible persons required to
obtain TAN.
TAN Correction
Assistance with eligible corrections and
updates in TAN-related records.
Company TAN
Assistance for companies responsible for
applicable TDS/TCS activities.
Employer TAN
Assistance for eligible employers handling
applicable TDS obligations.
Organisation TAN
TAN assistance for eligible organisations and
entities.
TAN Verification
Guidance for checking and verifying TAN details
through applicable official facilities.
Who May Need PAN?
PAN requirements depend on the applicant's status and
the nature of the transaction or legal/tax requirement.
Common applicants include:
Individuals
Individuals requiring a tax identity number for
applicable tax and financial purposes.
Private Limited Companies
Companies require their own PAN as a separate
legal entity.
LLPs
LLPs may require PAN for their tax and financial
activities.
Partnership Firms
Eligible partnership firms require appropriate
tax identification.
Trusts
Eligible trusts may require PAN for their
taxation and financial transactions.
Societies & Organisations
Eligible organisations may require PAN for
tax and financial purposes.
Who Needs TAN?
TAN is generally required by persons who are responsible
for deducting tax at source or collecting tax at source,
subject to applicable provisions and exceptions.
Company / Employer
A company making payments requiring TDS may need
TAN for applicable TDS compliance.
Organisation
Eligible organisations responsible for TDS/TCS
activities may require TAN.
Tax Deductor
A person responsible for applicable tax deduction
at source generally requires TAN.
Tax Collector
Persons responsible for applicable tax collection
may require TAN.
Important:
TAN requirements are subject to the applicable
provisions and exceptions. For example, the Income
Tax Department states that certain specified TDS
transactions can be reported using PAN instead of TAN.
Common Uses of PAN
Income Tax
Taxpayer identification and applicable
income-tax processes.
Income Tax Return
PAN is used in applicable income-tax return
filing and related records.
Banking
PAN may be required for specified banking and
financial transactions.
Business
Businesses use PAN for applicable tax and
financial transactions.
Financial Transactions
PAN is relevant for various transactions where
quoting or verification is prescribed.
Tax Identification
PAN provides a common tax identity reference for
applicable taxpayers.
Common Uses of TAN
TDS Deduction
TAN is used in applicable TDS compliance
activities.
TDS Returns
TAN is required to be quoted in applicable
TDS statements and returns.
TDS Payment
TAN is generally quoted in applicable TDS
payment challans.
TDS Certificates
TAN may be required on applicable TDS
certificates.
TAN Verification
TAN details can be checked through applicable
Income Tax Department facilities.
Tax Administration
TAN helps identify applicable deductors and
collectors in tax records.
Difference Between PAN and TAN
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Particular
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PAN
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TAN
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Full Form
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Permanent Account Number
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Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number
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Main Purpose
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Taxpayer identification
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Identification of applicable
tax deductors/collectors
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Main Users
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Individuals and eligible entities
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Persons responsible for applicable
TDS/TCS
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Used in TDS/TCS
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In specified situations
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Generally required for applicable
TDS/TCS compliance
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Number Format
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10-character alphanumeric PAN
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10-digit alphanumeric TAN
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Documents and Information for PAN Application
The exact documentation depends on the applicant category
and the current application/verification process.
Identity Information
Applicant identity information and applicable
proof as prescribed.
Address Information
Applicable address details and supporting
documentation.
Date of Birth / Formation
Individual date-of-birth or entity formation
details as applicable.
Photograph / Signature
Where applicable, photograph and signature
requirements may apply.
Entity Documents
Company, LLP, firm, trust or other entity
documents where applicable.
Mobile / Email
Contact details required for applicable
verification and communication.
Documents and Information for TAN Application
Applicant Details
Name and category of the deductor or collector.
Address
Applicable office and communication address
details.
Responsible Person
Details of the person responsible for applicable
TDS/TCS activities.
Contact Details
Mobile number, email and other applicable
communication details.
PAN Application Process
01
Understand Requirement
Identify whether the requirement is new PAN,
correction, update, reprint or e-PAN.
02
Collect Information
Collect applicant identity, address and
category-specific information.
03
Prepare Application
Complete the applicable application using the
current prescribed process.
04
Verification
Complete the applicable identity and document
verification process.
05
Submit
Submit the application through the applicable
authorised channel.
06
Processing
The application is processed by the appropriate
authority/service provider.
07
PAN Allotment
On successful processing, PAN is allotted
according to the applicable procedure.
08
PAN Document
Applicable e-PAN or physical PAN delivery
facility is provided according to the selected
process.
TAN Application Process
01
Determine Requirement
Check whether the applicant is required to obtain
TAN under the applicable provisions.
02
Gather Details
Prepare deductor/collector and responsible-person
information.
03
Application
Submit the TAN application through the applicable
authorised process.
04
Verification
Complete the applicable verification and
processing requirements.
05
TAN Allotment
TAN is allotted after successful processing.
06
TDS/TCS Compliance
Use the allotted TAN in applicable subsequent
TDS/TCS compliance activities.
IMPORTANT 2026 UPDATE
PAN Application Rules and Forms from 1 April 2026
The Income Tax Department has introduced new forms
under the Income Tax Rules, 2026 for fresh PAN
applications made on or after
1 April 2026.
The Income Tax Department also states that existing
PAN and TAN numbers remain valid. Applicants should
therefore use the applicable current process rather
than relying on older forms or outdated instructions.
BBSR Services can assist applicants in understanding
the current PAN/TAN application requirements and
documentation.
PAN & TAN — Practical Business Examples
EXAMPLE 01
New Private Limited Company
A new company has been incorporated and requires
tax identification for its business and
financial activities.
Requirement:
Company PAN and other applicable registrations.
EXAMPLE 02
Company with Employees
A company employs staff and makes payments that
attract applicable TDS obligations.
Requirement:
TAN may be required for applicable TDS
compliance.
EXAMPLE 03
Partnership Firm
A partnership firm starts business and needs
appropriate tax identification.
Requirement:
PAN for the eligible entity and other applicable
tax registrations.
EXAMPLE 04
LLP
An LLP requires tax and financial identification
after formation.
Requirement:
LLP PAN and other applicable registrations.
EXAMPLE 05
Trust / Organisation
A charitable or other eligible organisation needs
tax identification for its financial activities.
Requirement:
Appropriate PAN and, where applicable, TAN.
EXAMPLE 06
PAN Correction
An applicant discovers an incorrect name,
address or other eligible information in the
PAN record.
Requirement:
Appropriate PAN correction/update request.
PAN Correction and Update Assistance
PAN records may sometimes require correction or updating
because of changes or errors in information.
Name
Assistance with eligible name-related correction
requirements.
Date of Birth
Assistance with eligible date-of-birth
corrections.
Address
Guidance for eligible address updates.
Contact Details
Assistance with applicable communication-detail
updates.
Entity Details
Guidance for eligible entity-related corrections.
Other Corrections
Other corrections may be requested according to
the applicable PAN process.
TAN Correction and Update Assistance
Incorrect or outdated TAN information can create
difficulties in subsequent TDS/TCS compliance. Eligible
TAN corrections should therefore be handled carefully.
Deductor Name
Assistance with eligible correction requirements.
Address
Guidance for applicable address corrections.
Contact Details
Assistance with applicable communication updates.
Responsible Person
Guidance relating to applicable responsible-person
information.
PAN & TAN Assistance in Odisha
BBSR Services provides PAN and TAN assistance from
Bhubaneswar for individuals, entrepreneurs,
companies, LLPs, partnership firms, professionals,
contractors, trusts, societies and organisations
across Odisha.
Our online assistance can support applicants from
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Ganjam,
Sambalpur, Rourkela, Balasore, Angul, Dhenkanal,
Jajpur, Kendrapara, Bargarh, Balangir, Kalahandi,
Nuapada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Mayurbhanj
and other districts.
PAN & TAN Assistance Across India
PAN and TAN are national tax identification services and
are relevant to eligible taxpayers, businesses and
deductors across India.
BBSR Services provides online assistance to clients
outside Odisha as well, subject to the applicable
government process and applicant requirements.
Common PAN & TAN Application Mistakes
Incorrect Name
Applicant details should be entered carefully and
consistently with applicable records.
Wrong Entity Category
Selecting an incorrect applicant category can
create processing problems.
Incorrect Address
Address details should be checked before
submission.
Duplicate PAN
Applicants should not casually apply for another
PAN when an existing PAN already exists.
Wrong TAN Requirement
TAN requirements should be checked against the
actual TDS/TCS obligation.
Using Old Forms
Always check the current Income Tax Department
process before submitting a fresh application.
Why Choose BBSR Services for PAN & TAN Assistance?
Requirement Assessment
We help understand whether your requirement is
related to PAN, TAN, correction or another tax
identity service.
Documentation Support
Assistance in organising information and
documents required for the applicable process.
Online Assistance
Convenient assistance for applicants across
Odisha and India.
Correction Support
Assistance with eligible PAN and TAN correction
and update requests.
Business Support
Support for companies, LLPs, firms, proprietors
and organisations.
Odisha Based
Bhubaneswar-based service support with
Pan-India online assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About PAN & TAN
What is PAN?
PAN stands for Permanent Account Number. It is used
as an important tax identification number for
applicable individuals and entities.
What is TAN?
TAN stands for Tax Deduction and Collection Account
Number. It is issued to persons responsible for
applicable TDS or TCS activities.
Is PAN and TAN the same?
No. PAN and TAN serve different purposes. PAN is
primarily a taxpayer identification number, while
TAN is associated with applicable tax deduction and
collection responsibilities.
Does every business need TAN?
Not necessarily. TAN is generally required where the
person is responsible for applicable TDS/TCS
activities, subject to specified exceptions.
Does every company need PAN?
A company is a separate legal entity and normally
requires its own tax identification. The applicable
PAN process should be followed according to the
current rules.
Can I correct my PAN details?
Eligible PAN information can be corrected or updated
through the applicable PAN correction process.
Can TAN details be corrected?
Yes, eligible corrections can be requested through
the applicable TAN correction/update process.
Can I have more than one PAN?
A person should not obtain multiple PANs. If there is
already an existing PAN, the appropriate correction,
update or other prescribed process should be followed.
Can PAN be generated electronically?
Eligible applicants may have access to electronic PAN
facilities under the current Income Tax Department
process. The eligibility and method should be checked
before applying.
Is e-PAN valid?
An e-PAN generated through an authorised government
process is an electronic PAN document. Applicants
should use the official facility applicable to their
situation.
What changed for PAN applications in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, fresh PAN applications use new
forms prescribed under the Income Tax Rules, 2026.
Existing PAN and TAN numbers remain valid.
Can BBSR Services issue PAN or TAN directly?
BBSR Services provides application and documentation
assistance. PAN and TAN are allotted through the
applicable Income Tax Department-authorised process
and service channels.
Need PAN or TAN Assistance?
Tell us whether you need a new PAN, PAN correction,
e-PAN assistance, TAN registration, TAN correction or
another tax identification service.
Professional PAN & TAN Assistance in India and Odisha
BBSR Services provides professional
PAN and TAN assistance for individuals,
entrepreneurs, companies, LLPs, partnership firms,
proprietors, professionals, trusts, societies and other
eligible organisations.
Our services include assistance for
PAN registration, new PAN application,
PAN correction, PAN update, e-PAN assistance,
PAN reprint, TAN registration, TAN correction and
TAN verification, according to the applicable
government process.
Entrepreneurs and businesses in
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Rourkela,
Sambalpur, Balasore, Ganjam, Angul, Dhenkanal,
Jajpur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Koraput,
Nabarangpur and other districts of Odisha
can obtain online assistance from BBSR Services.
We also provide online assistance to clients throughout
India who need help understanding PAN and TAN
requirements.
Because PAN and TAN requirements can depend on the
applicant category, transaction and current tax
provisions, applicants should verify the applicable
government requirements before submitting an application.
Related Business Registration & Compliance Services
Official PAN & TAN Information
PAN and TAN applications and related services are
governed and processed through the applicable
Income Tax Department systems and authorised service
channels.
The Income Tax Department currently provides official
information and assistance for PAN/TAN application and
update services. Applicants should always check the
latest government requirements before submitting an
application.
Important Disclaimer
PAN and TAN requirements, forms, fees, verification
methods, processing procedures and applicable tax
provisions may change from time to time. This page is
intended for general informational purposes and does not
constitute legal or tax advice. BBSR Services provides
application assistance and is not the Income Tax
Department. Final allotment, correction or approval is
subject to the applicable government authority and
prescribed process.
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