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TAN Registration – Tax Deduction Account Number Application Services

Obtain Your TAN Quickly for TDS/TCS Compliance Under the Income Tax Act, 1961

A Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier mandatorily required by every person or entity that is required to deduct or collect tax at source under the Income Tax Act, 1961. TAN must be quoted on all TDS/TCS challans, certificates (Form 16, 16A, 27D), and returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ). Operating as a deductor without a valid TAN, or quoting an incorrect TAN, attracts a penalty of Rs. 10,000 under Section 272BB. Any employer, company, firm, individual making specified payments, or collector of TCS must obtain TAN before commencing TDS/TCS compliance.

Our team provides end-to-end TAN registration assistance — from Form 49B preparation and online filing to follow-up and TAN allotment confirmation. This service connects with our PAN Registration, TDS Return Filing, Form 24Q, Form 26Q, and TDS Return Preparation services for complete TDS compliance.

Our TAN Registration Services

New TAN Application – Form 49B

Complete preparation and online filing of Form 49B on the NSDL portal for new TAN allotment, ensuring all applicant details, category codes, and address information are correctly entered.

TAN for Companies & LLPs

TAN registration for newly incorporated companies, LLPs, and other entities required to deduct TDS — coordinated immediately after incorporation so salary and vendor payments can be made with TDS compliance from day one.

TAN for Individuals & Firms

TAN registration for partnership firms, proprietorships, individuals liable to audit, and others who are required to deduct TDS on rent, professional fees, or contractor payments.

TAN Correction & Update

Filing of TAN correction requests for errors in name, address, category, or contact details — ensuring your TRACES profile reflects accurate information for TDS certificate generation and correspondence.

TRACES Registration Post-TAN

Assistance with registering your TAN on the TRACES portal (www.tdscpc.gov.in) after TAN allotment — essential for viewing TDS credit statements, filing correction returns, and generating Form 16/16A.

TAN Compliance Advisory

Post-TAN advisory on TDS obligations — which payments require TDS, applicable rates, due dates, challan payment procedures, and quarterly return filing deadlines to ensure zero-default compliance.

Why Getting TAN Right from the Start Matters

  • Operating without TAN or quoting an incorrect TAN on TDS challans and certificates attracts a penalty of Rs. 10,000 under Section 272BB
  • TAN is required before the first salary or vendor payment is made — delay disrupts payroll and procurement compliance
  • TRACES registration after TAN allotment is essential — without it, you cannot download Form 16/16A or file corrections
  • TAN category and applicant type must be correctly selected during application — errors require a formal correction request
  • Newly incorporated companies must obtain TAN within days of incorporation to avoid TDS default from the first month of operations
  • Professional assistance ensures the application is accepted on the first attempt with no re-submissions

Frequently Asked Questions – TAN Registration

Who is required to obtain a TAN?
Every person who is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) or collect tax at source (TCS) under any provision of the Income Tax Act must obtain a TAN. This includes companies, LLPs, partnership firms, proprietorships, individuals and HUFs required to deduct TDS under Section 44AB, government offices, trusts, and any other entity making specified payments subject to TDS. Notably, individuals and HUFs who deduct TDS only on property purchase (Section 194IA) or rent (Section 194IB) are exempt from obtaining TAN — they use their PAN instead through Form 26QB or Form 26QC.
What is the process for TAN registration?
TAN is applied for using Form 49B, which can be submitted online through the NSDL portal (tin.tin.nsdl.com) or through a TIN Facilitation Centre. The applicant must select the correct applicant category (company, firm, individual, government, etc.), provide accurate name, address, and contact details, and pay the application fee. After submission, a 14-digit acknowledgement number is generated. TAN is typically allotted within 7 to 15 working days, and the allotment letter is sent by post. The TAN number can also be tracked and verified online using the acknowledgement number.
What is the difference between PAN and TAN?
PAN (Permanent Account Number) is the identifier for the taxpayer as a recipient of income — used for ITR filing, investment, banking, and all financial transactions. TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number) is the identifier for the taxpayer as a deductor of TDS or collector of TCS — used only for TDS/TCS compliance including TDS return filing, challan payment, and certificate issuance. A company or individual may have both PAN and TAN — PAN for their own tax compliance and TAN for their TDS deduction obligations. The two serve completely different purposes in the tax system.
What is the penalty for not having a TAN?
Under Section 272BB of the Income Tax Act, a penalty of Rs. 10,000 can be levied for: (1) failure to obtain TAN when required; (2) quoting an incorrect TAN on TDS returns, challans, or certificates; or (3) failure to quote TAN as required. Additionally, if TDS is deducted without a TAN, the TDS cannot be properly deposited or reported — making the deductor liable as an assessee-in-default for the TDS amount plus interest under Section 201(1A). It is therefore critical to obtain TAN before making any payment subject to TDS.
Can a deductor hold multiple TANs?
No. Like PAN, a person or entity should have only one TAN. Having multiple TANs is not permitted and must be resolved by surrendering the additional TANs. However, different branches or divisions of a company may be allotted separate TANs if they independently handle TDS deductions — in which case each branch has its own TAN for its own TDS returns and compliance. If your company has different TANs for different branches, each TAN must file its own quarterly TDS returns and maintain separate TRACES registrations.

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F.A.Q.

It includes all yearly requirements such as filings, actuarial valuation, audits, and maintaining proper records.

Yes, regular compliance is required to maintain approval and tax benefits.

It helps determine the exact gratuity liability and required funding for the trust.

 

Yes, trusts must file necessary returns and maintain financial records as per regulations.

Non-compliance can lead to penalties, loss of tax benefits, or cancellation of approval.

Trustees and the employer are responsible for ensuring proper compliance.