Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric identifier, issued by
the Income Tax Department of India. Each assessee, for example, an individual, a
firm, a company, etc, is issued a unique PAN.
In the past, PAN card was considered vital only for filing tax returns. Over the
years, the importance of PAN card has significantly grown and it has become an essential
proof of Identity in India. Today, it is essential for any person to quote his /
her PAN card while executing several transactions in India. For example, while opening
any type of bank account, investment in shares, mutual funds, filing return of income,
property deals, vehicle deals, investment in bank Fixed Deposits (FD’s), etc. With
the span of time, the use of PAN card has spread into unconventional areas such
as paying a hotel bill, making an application for telephone connection, signing
a rental agreement, making a high value purchase at a jewellery shop, etc.
The process of applying for a PAN card is very simple through us. One can obtain
the PAN application form from us, fill the same and send it to us. There are several
vital documents which are required by Person of Indian Origin (PIO’s), Overseas
Citizen of India (OCI’s), NRI’s and other foreign nationals in order to file a PAN
application. In general, such documents are: Bank Statement, OCI / PIO Card copy,
Foreign / Indian Passport, etc. However, exact documents will vary from case to
case. So please email us at info@servicesfornri.com in order to enquire about the
required supporting documents before sending an application to us.