Registering for an Indian PAN

Hello, 

Its protean NSDL site. 

If you want we can help you on that. 

CA Vidya Jain (Nine Eight three Six One Four Four One Four Three) 

Below is the link to apply PAN in India

https://www.tinpan.proteantech.in/

For detailed discussion you may opt for phone consultation

Official Government Websites:

• Protean (NSDL): tinpan.proteantech.in - Primary official portal

• UTIITSL: pan.utiitsl.com/newAA.html - Alternative official portal

Key Requirements:

• Form 49AA (for foreign companies, not 49A)

• Documents: Certificate of incorporation with apostille, authorized signatory passport/ID, address proof

Common Issues & Solutions:

• Form Selection: Ensure you select "Foreign Company" category and Form 49AA

• Document Format: All documents must be apostilled (UK Foreign Office certification)

• Address Format: Use standardized format as per Indian postal system

Processing Time: 15-20 working days once documents are accepted.

For detailed discussion you may opt for phone consultation

Shubham Goyal

Hi you can apply through https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan2/

If facing any issue then you can connect with customer care number or can approach to a CA firm in India, they will assist you 

Thanks 

Hello!

For a UK-registered company applying for an Indian PAN (Permanent Account Number), the official and best website to use is the Income Tax Department of India’s PAN service portals, which are:

1. Income Tax Department – “Apply for PAN” Page

This is the government-run portal providing clear guidance and links to the authorized service providers.

• URL: https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/tax-services/apply-for-pan.aspx (Income Tax India)

• The page explains that applications can be made via:

  • Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) – https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html

  • UTIITSL – https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/ (Income Tax India)

2. Income Tax Department – “I AM: Foreign Company” Page

This page gives details specific to foreign companies.

• URL: https://incometaxindia.gov.in/pages/i-am/foreign-company.aspx (Income Tax India)

• It confirms that a foreign company must apply via UTIITSL or Protean. (Income Tax India)

Summary for a UK Company Applying for PAN:

Step

Action

1

Visit the Income Tax Department’s “Apply for PAN” page: [link above]

2

Choose one of the authorized portals: Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL

3

Select the application form for “Foreign Company” (Form 49AA)

4

Complete the online form, pay the prescribed fees (higher if communication address is outside India) (Income Tax India)

5

Prepare required documents — at minimum, a Certificate of Incorporation (apostilled or attested by Indian Embassy/High Commission) and identity/address proofs as specified 

6

Submit the form online, then physically send the signed form and documents to the specified address in India (Protean or UTIITSL)

7

Track the status online via the respective portal

Let me know if you’d like help filling out a specific form or handling document attestation!

Feel free to connect for the same.

Thanks
Damini