{"id":4314,"date":"2018-05-23T03:08:42","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T21:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antworksmoney.com\/blog\/?page_id=4314"},"modified":"2018-06-28T12:38:55","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T07:08:55","slug":"pan-card-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.antworksmoney.com\/blog\/pan-card-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"PAN Card Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>PAN Card Eligibility criteria and documents required for Indian Citizens<\/h2>\n<p>There are different eligibility criteria and\u00a0documents required for Indian citizens\u00a0who wish to own a PAN, depending on whether the PAN is required by an individual, firm, enterprise, association, etc. The basic criteria are mentioned below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Individuals<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The applicant should be a citizen of India with a valid address, date of birth and ID proof. This proof can be either a passport, driving license, Aadhar, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antworksmoney.com\/blog\/duplicate-voter-id-card\/\"><strong>Voter\u2019s card<\/strong><\/a>, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindu Undivided Families<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Karta (head) of a Hindu Undivided Family can apply for a PAN on behalf of the family by providing a valid ID, address proof and date of birth for all members of the family. The Karta is also expected to mention the father\u2019s name in order to apply for a PAN.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minors<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A parent\/guardian can apply for a PAN on behalf of a minor by providing a valid address proof and ID of the parent\/guardian.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indian citizens residing abroad<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If the applicant is an Indian citizen who resides outside the country, he\/she should provide a copy of his\/her bank account statement in the present country of residence as address proof.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentally challenged individuals<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 There are cases where a mentally challenged individual might require a PAN and in this case, a representative can apply on his\/her behalf. The representative will have to provide details of such an applicant (ID proof, address proof and date of birth) plus his\/her (representative\u2019s) details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Companies<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Companies which need a PAN should be registered with the Registrar of Companies and should provide a copy of their registration certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partnership Firms\/Limited Liability Partnerships<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 These entities should be registered with the relevant government authorities and should submit a copy of their registration certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trusts<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Trusts which are registered can apply for a PAN by submitting a copy of their trust deed or registration certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Associations\/Local authorities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Registered associations or local authorities can apply for a PAN by submitting a copy of their agreement or registration certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artificial Juridical Person<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Such entities can apply for a PAN by submitting proof of their identity and address, either in the form of government documents or registration certificates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entities with no office in India<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Firms, companies, trusts, artificial juridical authorities, etc. with no office in India need to apply by submitting their ID proof and address. This proof can be either in the form of their registration certificate from the country in which they are located, attested by the Indian Embassy\/Consulate of that country. In case this is not available they need to get a registration certificate in India or approval documents from relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PAN Card Eligibility criteria and documents required for Foreign Citizens\/Entities<\/h2>\n<p>Foreign citizens and organizations who are keen on setting up base in India need to satisfy a few basic eligibility criteria and submit the following documents in order to obtain a PAN.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foreign citizen (Individual)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Individual foreign citizens who wish to apply for a PAN can do so by providing relevant ID and address proofs. This can be either their passport, PIO card, citizenship ID number, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Companies<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Foreign companies can apply for a PAN by furnishing a copy of their Registration Certificate from the country where an applicant is present. This should be attested by the Indian Embassy\/Consulate\/High Commission in that country. A copy of the registration certificate approved by Indian authorities in India will also suffice as proof for PAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Firms\/Associations\/Trusts<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Such entities can apply for a PAN if they are registered and have a registration certificate from the country where they are located. This registration certificate should be attested by the Indian Embassy or Consulate or High Commission in that country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PAN Card Eligibility criteria and documents required for Indian Citizens There are different eligibility criteria and\u00a0documents required for Indian citizens\u00a0who wish to own a PAN, depending on whether the PAN is required by an individual, firm, enterprise, association, etc. The basic criteria are mentioned below. 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