Income Tax

TAN Registration

Get your TAN to deduct and deposit TDS legally.

About TAN Registration

A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number that every person or business responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source (TDS/TCS) must obtain. It is mandatory to quote the TAN on all TDS/TCS challans, returns and certificates such as Form 16 and Form 16A. Failing to obtain a TAN when required, or not quoting it, attracts a penalty. Employers paying salaries, businesses making payments like rent, professional fees, contractor payments or interest above the threshold all need a TAN. The application is filed in Form 49B and is a quick, one-time registration. We obtain your TAN and set up your TDS compliance.

Who needs this

Employers and businesses required to deduct TDS on salaries, rent, contractor or professional payments.

Documents required

The process — step by step

  1. Determine TDS applicability and the need for a TAN
  2. Prepare and file Form 49B
  3. Track the application
  4. Receive the TAN allotment

Timeline & fees

Timelines and government fees are indicative and subject to processing by the relevant authority. Approval and its timing are decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a TAN?

Anyone liable to deduct or collect tax at source, such as employers and businesses making specified payments.

Is TAN different from PAN?

Yes. PAN identifies the taxpayer; TAN is specifically for TDS/TCS deduction and deposit.

What if I deduct TDS without a TAN?

It attracts a penalty; a TAN must be obtained before deducting and depositing TDS.

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