What is a 49A form?
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Form 49A is the standard form of application completed by Indian citizens and entities to seek a Permanent Account Number (PAN) under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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Applying for a PAN card may seem like another government-linked process, but it's one of the most important steps that anyone entering India's financial world should take. Whether you're paying taxes, opening a bank account, or investing in mutual funds, your Permanent Account Number (PAN) is your key to unlimited possibilities. However, it becomes slightly complicated: there are two types of forms, 49A and 49AA, and using the incorrect one can delay your application.
So, what do these forms actually do? Who should use which? And more pressingly, how do you complete them properly without losing yourself in the paperwork labyrinth? Let's make it easy and take you through all you need to know.
Form 49A is the specified application form that can be utilised by Indian residents, whether individual or entity, to acquire a Permanent Account Number (PAN) in accordance with Section 139A of the Income-Tax Act 1961. The PAN is a ten-digit alphabetical number (PAN) that is used to identify an individual as well as their financial and tax transactions in India.
Form 49A should be completed in English in block letters or typed, accompanied by documents verifying identity, address, date of birth, and a recent passport-size photograph. After being filled in online via NSDL or UTIITSL or as a hard copy at PAN centres the PAN is usually delivered in 15-20 days.
Source: Livemint, India Filings
Both Form 49A (for Indian citizens) and Form 49AA (for foreign/applicants outside India) follow a similar format for ease and understanding:
Header Section: Applicant type, assessing officer code
Name Fields: Full name, abbreviation for PAN card display
Alias Declaration: Field for other-known-as names
Demographics: Gender; date of birth/incorporation
Parental Details: Compulsory provision for father's (and optionally mother's) name
Addresses: Residential and office; facility for communication preference
KYC Details: Telephone, email, source of income
Declarations: Signature/thumb, date, location
Attachments
Form 49A: identification/address proof (passport, driving license, bank statement)
Form 49AA: supporting documents (passport, PIO/OCI card, taxpayer information, embassy attestation)
The format provides uniform data capture and compliance with regulations.
Source: ClearTax
Read More: How To Download E-pan Card
The Form 49A and 49AA digital copies can be downloaded through either NSDL or UTIITSL portals.
It can be obtained in PDF format in individual or foreign/non-resident applications.
Add filling instructions and sample filling directions.
Printable in order to be submitted offline.
The PDF version features:
Photograph and signature (two pages)
Format of name on screen (surname in blocks)
Sections on declaration and attestation were contained
Source: NSDL
Applicants have to adhere to specified steps and format:
Choose form type: 49A for Indian citizens; 49AA for foreign residents/ entities
Fill AO code accurately using jurisdictional rules
Name fields: Full expanded name (no initials) in blocks
Demographic & parental information:
Gender and date of birth/incorporation
Father's name compulsory; mother's as an option
Address and contact: Full residential and office address
Mark communication preference, add phone/email
Attachments
Attach 2 passport-size photographs (one signed) and address/ID proofs
Foreign applicants need an attested passport or a PIO/OCI/tax identification proof
Source: ClearTax
A description of a properly filled Form 49A sample is provided below:
The upper section contains two photographs passport size: the one on the left stamped over the picture with a signature or thumb print, the other below has a signature in black ink.
In Section 1, it stores the AO Code in standard format (e.g. PUN, AO06, etc) and subsequently the full name without any initials and so, it becomes “Kumar Rajesh Singh”. The form has printed the shortened name as it is, that is, KUMAR R. SINGH
Section 2 requires the full details of another name (e.g. maiden name) of the applicant.
Section 3 documents gender, and Section 4 birth date (in the form DD/MM/YYYY).
In section 5, the name of the father (Mr Rajesh Singh) is given.
Section 6 mentions the correspondence and permanent address, including the PIN, whilst
Section 7 provides telephone and email contact information.
Section 8, where applicant type (Individual) is written
Section 9 is empty unless one has a company or HUF to register
Section 10 contains Aadhaar number, where present. The income source is chosen out of a drop-down. Unless there is a representative assessee
Section 12 remains blank
In section 13, document type is also tabulated as to the document types submitted e.g. Passport (ID), Driving Licence (address), School Certificate (DOB).
Section 14 of the form will be finally signed by the applicant or a thumb impression will be made and the form dated accordingly. This form is to be completed in conjunction with the acknowledgement checklist, following the guidelines.
Application may be filed online through NSDL/UTIITSL portals or offline, by mailing or visiting PAN facilitation centre.
Source: NSDL
Visit NSDL/UTIITSL e‑governance portal
Select a suitable form (49A or 49AA)
Fill in details, upload scanned photograph, signature, address and ID proofs
Pay the fee (₹67 within India; ₹989 abroad)
Use Aadhaar-based e‑signature for e‑PAN (₹66) or opt for physical card (₹107)
Get acknowledgement token; check status; e‑PAN gets created instantly or physical card sent
Source: Livemint
Download and print PDF from NSDL/UTIITSL portal
Fill in all fields in BLOCK letters, stick photo and signature
Append ID and address proofs (self-attested)
Remit fee through demand draft/cheque; mail to NSDL or UTIITSL centre
Acknowledgement sent; card delivered in 15–20 working days
Source: Livemint
Read More: How to Change the Photo and Signature on a Pan Card?
Form 49A and 49AA play a central role in obtaining a PAN, a vital document for financial and tax-related dealings in India. The two forms are similar in structure, but they differ in the category and documentation required for applicants. There are both online and offline routes of submission, and both require the complete and accurate submission of supporting documents, photographs, and signatures.
The efficiency has also increased, as e-PANs can now be issued instantly using e-signature facilities linked to Aadhaar numbers. Filing of the forms properly, issuing the correct attachments and following the procedural requirements guarantee prompt allotment of PAN, thus helping in financial adherence and identity identification within the Indian regulatory structure.
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Form 49A is the standard form of application completed by Indian citizens and entities to seek a Permanent Account Number (PAN) under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Section 49A pertains to procedural rules and regulations regarding PAN applications, including the required form and eligibility criteria, as provided by the Income Tax Department.
For offline applications, Form 49A must be submitted to the assigned PAN processing centre as per the instructions of the Income Tax Department.
Indian citizens, minors, Indian companies, associations, trusts, and local bodies can apply on Form 49A.
The applicant is required to fill out the form either offline or online, append the supporting documents, remit the application fee, and submit the form to the assigned authority for processing.
Evidence of identity (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID card), evidence of address (e.g., electricity bill, passport), and date of birth proof (for individuals) must be produced.
The normal charge is ₹66 for e-PAN and approximately ₹107 for a physical PAN card in India. Charges can differ marginally with changing regulations.
Processing typically takes 15 to 20 working days from the date of submission, depending on the verification of documents.
If Form 49A is filled in inaccurately or is incomplete, the application will be refused, and the applicant has to re-submit the form with correct details.
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