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We offer fast-track PAN application service for U.S. NRIs, OCIs, foreign/American citizens, and entities. Whether you need a new PAN, duplicate, corrections, or changes—we handle it all.

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What is a PAN card?

Issued by the Indian Income Tax Department, a PAN card is a plastic card featuring a unique ten-digit alphanumeric code that identifies you within India’s financial system. For Non-residents and Indian diaspora living in the USA, this small card holds significant importance, serving as a powerful financial tool.

You can think of it as an identity proof, quite similar to the Social Security Number (SSN) used in America. Just as the SSN tracks a person's financial activity in the U.S., the PAN enables similar tracking in India, linking individuals and organizations to financial transactions and ensuring compliance with national regulations.

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Why is a PAN number important for NRIs?

Well, if you have investments in India like property, stocks, mutual funds, bank accounts, or even plan to start a business in India, or send money between India and the United States, or plan claiming back taxes/TDS, a PAN is essential. Think of it as your passport to seamless financial transactions in India. Without a PAN, you might face higher taxes, unnecessary delays, or complications in your dealings.

In a nutshell, a PAN card isn’t just a formality for NRIs—it’s the key to keeping your financial life smooth, secure, and stress-free when dealing in India.

Is PAN Card compulsory?

Yes, a PAN is essential for anyone (including NRIs, foreign nationals and companies) who wants to conduct certain financial or investment transactions in India. It’s required for opening a bank account, filing income tax returns, claiming DTAA, remitting funds, and investing in assets like stocks, mutual funds, or real estate, as it helps track capital gains and ensures tax compliance. Additionally, if you earn taxable income in India or plan to buy high-value goods, such as jewelry, make large cash deposits or accrue rental income, a PAN is mandatory. For NRIs and foreign nationals with financial connections to India, having a 'permanent account number' simplifies these transactions and ensures smooth regulatory compliance with the Indian government.

How The Application Process Works?

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Start by getting the right application form, easy instructions and our complete assistance

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Fill out the forms and send it to us. We then provide you the tracking details and regular updates

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Finally you will get your e-PAN in your email and the physical hardcopy via post. It's that simple

Application Categories We Assist With:

NRIs holding an Indian passport

Non resident Indian holding a passport of India.

U.S./Foreign passport holders with OCI

Non-US national/citizen living in the 'United States'.

U.S./Foreign citizens without OCI

American passport holder with or without an OCI card.

Entities/Organizations Registered in USA

Companies, organizations or any other kind of entity incorporated in the United States.

Hindu Undivided Family PAN - HUFs

For hindu undivided family and it's karta to obtain a permanent account number.

Minors - Children Below 18 years of age

Children who are below the age of 18 years holding any kind of passport

49A Form - New PAN for an NRI Holding Indian Passport

You would be using form 49a if you hold a Indian passport, irrespective of the fact whether you are a Indian or non-resident Indian

49AA Form - New PAN For a Foreign /U.S. Citizen/Entity

Form 49aa is to be filed if you hold a non-Indian passport (foreign) with or without an OCI card, or have a company with no presence in India.

How to apply for a PAN card from the USA?

If you are an NRI, PIO, OCI, U.S. or foreign citizen, or an organization needing a PAN, applying from the USA is a straight forward process. 

A request for the issuance of a 'permanent account number' can be filed using Form 49A (for Indian citizens or NRIs holding an Indian passport) or Form 49AA (for foreign citizens and OCI cardholders). For any applicant category, changes or updates can be requested using the CSF form (Correction or Change in PAN Data).

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You can file these above mentioned forms through either of the two main government agencies, UTITSL or Protean, or use an independent agency like us, where we streamline the process by guiding you through each step and managing your application from start to finish until you successfully receive your PAN. ​The application process is available both online and offline, with the online option being the preferred choice for NRIs worldwide. You can find the complete details for both online and offline procedures right here.

Here is a brief snapshot of the overall process:

  1. Start by getting the PAN application kit here , or visit either the UTITSL or Protean website.
  2. Fill Out the Application: Select the correct form (49A for Indian citizens, 49AA for foreign citizens, or CSF for corrections). Enter your details carefully, including your U.S. address.
  3. Upload Documents: Proof of Identity (e.g., passport), Proof of Address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement from the U.S.), and a Date of birth proof.
  4. Recent Passport-sized Photo
  5. Pay the Fee: Pay online.
  6. Submit and Track: Submit your application and use the acknowledgment number to track its status online.

Some useful features of using our services:

Comprehensive PAN Services for Every Applicant Type

We handle all types of PAN applications for NRIs, foreign nationals, OCI/PIO cardholders, and organizations based in the USA. Whether you need a new card, a duplicate, or corrections, we cover it all for individuals, minors, companies, HUFs, and trusts, with forms like 49A, 49AA, and CSF, making the process stress-free.

Top-Notch Security and Privacy for Your Information

Your privacy is important to us. Our secure application process means your details are only shared with official agencies like UTITSL and PROTEN, which issue PAN numbers. With a strict privacy policy and 256 SSL encryption for payments, your information is protected throughout, so you can apply with confidence.

Completely Guided Application Support from Start to Finish

We make the PAN application process easy by offering step-by-step support. Our dedicated PAN advisors guide you from start to finish, available by email, phone, or WhatsApp. We also provide pre-filled forms, clear samples, and simple instructions to help you every step of the way, so you don’t feel lost at any point.

Application And Document Verification to Prevent Rejections

To avoid rejection, we carefully check your application and supporting documents to catch any mistakes before submission. Our team provides guidance and tips to help you fill out the form correctly on your first attempt, so your application is error-free, saving you both time and effort and avoiding frustrating delays.

Minimal Documentation, And Maximum Convenience To You

Our process keeps things easy with minimal paperwork and no unnecessary steps involved. You don’t need an Aadhaar card, Indian address proof, or document notarization. We even skip the need for attestation from an Indian consulate, making the experience smooth, clear, simple, and entirely stress-free from start to finish.

Dual Delivery of Both e-PAN and Physical PAN Card

With us, you get both a digital e-PAN and a physical PAN card. Your e-PAN arrives quickly by email, and we mail the physical card to any address you choose, whether in India, the USA, or anywhere else worldwide. This way, you always have access to your PAN card, keeping you connected to India’s financial system, no matter where you are.

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 All kinds of cases

Apply for a new, duplicate, changes, corrections, business, minor or HUF.

 Step by step help

Our team handles your case from start to end till you successfully get your card.

 Minimum documents

No originals required. Simply send photocopies of your supporting documents.

 Aadhaar not needed

Apply with or without a aadhaar card (UID).

 No notarization

No need for Indian embassy attestation or notary.

 Receive anywhere

Get your PAN card anywhere in the U.S. or India.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

If you do not see your question below, then please contact us .

Who is eligible for a PAN number?

In general, any individual or entity (be it resident, non resident, alien or foreign) engaged in economic, investing or financial activities in India is eligible to file an application for it. Any individual or entity residing in or outside India is eligible to obtain a PAN number, also known as a NRI PAN card. These may include: Indian citizens, non-resident Indians, foreign citizens, Hindu undivided families (HUFs), companies, LLCs, S Corp, incorporations, trusts, LLPs, firms, associations of persons (AOPs), body of individuals (BOIs), local authorities, artificial judicial persons, cooperative societies, government agencies, and other organizations. However, there are some restrictions on certain nationalities, like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and a few more, for obtaining a PAN number.

Is PAN and Aadhar card the same?

No. They are not certainly not the same. A 'PAN' is more of an identity proof to track an individuals tax status, whereas an Aadhaar card is both an Identity proof, as well as a proof of address. Basically, an Aadhaar Card is a unique identifying number (UID) given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Through this, the government aims to establish a database with information on every registered Indian citizen. It collects a person's photograph, fingerprints, and facial scans in addition to their personal information. It is quite simple to identify an individual using this information system by simply cross-referencing their data with the data in the government system.However, on the other hand; a permanent account number (PAN) is used to track and identify every financial transaction made by an individual. It is issued by the Income Tax Department of India, which is closely monitored by the CBDT, or the Central Board for Direct Taxes. A PAN's most crucial function is to ensure that every citizen fulfills their tax obligation.

What is equivalent to a PAN card in the USA?

In the United States of America, a Social Security Number (SSN) can be considered equal to an Indian PAN number.
It is a nine-digit number provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to all US citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents. The SSN is used for tracking an individual's income and assets for taxes purposes, among other things. Furthermore, the SSN is also used as a unique identity when applying for government benefits such as Social Security or Medicare.

Whereas, a PAN card is issued by the Indian tax department, in a form of a plastic card (laminated) with a 10-digit number that consists of alphabets and numbers that are unique to the individual to whom it is assigned. 

The main aim of a "PAN" is to track and keep records of financial and investment related transactions of individuals and entities that apply for it.

How long does it take for the application (49a or 49aa) to be processed? 

As this is a government process, guaranteeing a timeline is difficult. However from our past experience, we can say that the electronic PAN number (e-PAN) comes in about 24 to 48 hours, whereas the actual printed card comes via post in about 2-4 weeks.

How to pay for a PAN card from USA?

You can use any international or a US issued credit or debit card to pay for your PAN application fee on our portal right here, or through the official website of the Income Tax Department of India. Alternatively, if you are presently in India, you may visit any bank to get a demand draft made, which should be payable to the "Income Tax Department," and send it to the designated PAN center along with your PAN application form.

How to download a PAN card online?

Yes. You can very much download the copy of the digital PANcard, also known as a e-PAN. You can do this in 2 ways:
By going on to the UTI website's tracking URL. And there you enter your coupon number, also known as an acknowledgement number. If you are using our services, then we provide this number to you.
Secondly, by downloading the e-PAN's pdf copy right from the email that you will receive from the income tax department of India. This email generally comes to you in about 3 to 5 days, once a PAN number is issued to you. So kindly check the email address which you entered in your application form, as this is where all the communication from the government will reach to you.

How long does it take to get a PAN card in the USA?

It takes an approximate 2 to 5 days for your NRI PAN application to be processed, and the delivery through post to any address in the U.S. takes about 20-45 days from the time of acceptance of your application case at the government's office desk. In general, the processing time for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India varies and depends on several factors, such as the completeness of the application, availability of an aadhaar card (UID), the accuracy of the information provided, and the workload of the processing center. 
In some instances when the applicant provides an aadhaar, accompanied with a DSC (digitial signature), his PAN number is generated instantly. At times within 2 hours. However, in absense of a DSC (digital signature) typically for Indian residents, the processing time for a PAN card delivery via post is about 15 working days from the date of submission of the application, if all the documentation is in order.

Whereas, for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), U.S. and foreign citizens without having a DSC, the processing time may take longer. It may take about 2-5 days for e-PAN number to be generated and 20-45 working days to receive their PAN cards in the USA or any other part of the world. But it can also take longer in case of any discrepancies or missing information in the application. Thus, it is recommended that you check the status of your application on the official website of the Income Tax Department of India or UTIITSL or NSDL, to get an estimate of when your PAN card will be issued.
Ask your specific NRI questions here.

How to open a PAN card PDF?

A password protected PDF, containing your PAN card is sent by the the government department to your registered email address, and the applicant can only open this digital copy using a password; that is the applicant's date of birth, that must be typed in a numeric form. For instance, if someone’s date of birth is 5th July 1990, then it would be 05061990.

Is ePAN a valid document?

Yes. Now ePAN is a valid form of a 'permanent account number'. To be precise, following the amendments to clause (c) in the explanation occurring after subsection (8) of Section 139A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and sub-rule (6) of Rule 114 of the Income Tax Rules, 1962, electronically issued and digitally signed e-PAN is now a valid mode of issue of Permanent Account Number. You can read the PAN validity annexure here . Also to mention, that the e-PAN has an improved QR code for offline PAN verification. This improved QR code provides the PAN holders' demographic (Name, DOB, Father's Name) and biometric (scanned photo and signature) information. Additionally, the Android version of "PAN QR Code Reader" on Google's "Play store" can be downloaded on any Android phone to access better QR code information.

Is e-PAN and physical card same?

An e-PAN is an electronic version of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, which is a tax-related identification number issued by the Income Tax Department of India to people and companies. An e-PAN card is a digital counterpart of a physical PAN card that carries the same information. An e-PAN card can be obtained through the Income Tax Department of India's e-filing portal and downloaded and printed for use. The e-PAN card is a legal document that can be used for any reason that a PAN card can be used for. Please keep in mind that some businesses or institutions may not accept the e-PAN card as a valid document and may instead require a physical PAN card. In such circumstances, you can request a physical copy of your PAN card, which will be mailed to you.

What documents are needed to obtain a PAN number?

The documents required to apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India depend on the applicant's category like an NRI or foreign citizen, and the type of entity. Generally, the following documents are required for an individual applicant:
1. For a NRI the supporting documents are:-
(a) Proof of identity (POI) - This could be a passport, voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving license, or any other government-issued Identity.
(b) Proof of address (POA) - This could be a passport, voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving license, or any other government-issued ID.
(c) Proof of date of birth - This could be a birth certificate, passport, or any other government-issued ID.
(d) and a Passport size photograph.

Whereas, for a foreign citizen including an OCI or US passport holder the supporting documents would be as followed:
(a) Proof of identity (POI) - This could be a passport, voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving license, or any other government-issued ID proof.
(b) Proof of address (POA) - This could be a passport, voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving license, or any other government-issued proof of identity.
(c) Proof of date of birth - This could be a birth certificate, passport, or any other government-issued identity (ID).
(d) and a Passport size photograph.
For a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or foreigner - An additional proof of address and proof of identity may be needed. And in some cases an apostille or attestation from the Indian embassy would be required. So please check your appropriate category before applying.
For a Company, LLC, Incorporation, Partnership firms, Corporation, S-Corp, Trust, HUF and LLP a different set of documents are required. Please visit the official website of the Income Tax Department of India or our company PAN page for more detailed information.
In addition to the above documents, you may be required to submit additional documentation depending on your specific situation.

What are the PAN card photo dimensions and other requirements?

The photograph for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card should meet the following requirements:
The photograph should be a recent passport-style color photograph, taken against a light-colored, plain background.
The photograph should be 2 inches x 2 inches (51mm x 51mm) in size.
The photograph should show the applicant's full face, with the head centered in the frame and taken in a neutral expression with both eyes open.
The photograph should be taken with a clear and high-resolution image, with no reflections, shadows or glare.
The photograph should be in JPEG format and should not exceed 40 KB in file size.
Please ensure the photograph meets the above requirements, as a photograph that does not meet these standards may result in the rejection of your application.

Is e-PAN free of cost?

No. The e-PAN is not free and you receive at your email address mentioned in the PAN form, once your application is successfully processed by the government department.
If you want a physical copy of your PAN card, you can order it too. As of our knowledge cutoff (Until January 2023) the fee (processing + dispatch) for a physical PAN card for Indian residents is Rs.93.
 And for NRIs and foreign citizens, seeking the delivery abroad is Rs.864. The fee quoted does not include goods and service tax and delivery charges.
Please note that these fees may change over time, and it's better to check the official website of the Income Tax Department of India or UTIITSL or NSDL for the most up-to-date information, as well as any other requirements.

Sources:

(1) https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
(2) https://www.pan.utiitsl.com
(3) https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/tax-services/apply-for-pan.aspx
(4) https://www.indiainnewyork.gov.in/index.php/pages?id=WEEvaENpL3VyK3BxTER3cTFYYVJqUT09&subid=cmdoMVhCcHJ0OTArcExPSlREWnFUUT09

What all cities in America do you offer your services in?

We have clients across The United States, however we have the most number of our customers in cities like ​Edison, Chatham, New York City, San Francisco, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Greater Orlando, Phoenix, Detroit, Pittsburgh Region, Los Angeles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, San Diego, Charlotte, Denver, Columbus, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Tampa Bay, Greater St. Louis, Las Vegas, Seattle, Reno, San Jose, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Austin, Plano.