Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) Registration

A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number is a 10-character number required by anyone liable to deduct tax at source (TDS) or collect tax at source (TCS).

It must be quoted on all TDS/TCS returns, payment challans, and certificates. Companies and LLPs can obtain it along with incorporation; others apply using Form 49B.

• Any business or person deducting TDS — on salaries, contractor payments, rent, professional fees, and more
• Any person collecting TCS
• Required before filing TDS/TCS returns or depositing the tax

• Applicant details and PAN
• Registration/incorporation proof (for entities)
• Address proof

1. 01

   Apply in Form 49B

   File the online application for TAN.

2. 02

   TAN allotted

   The TAN is allotted for use on TDS/TCS returns and challans.

3. 03

   Begin TDS compliance

   Deduct, deposit, and file the quarterly TDS returns and issue certificates.

PBT obtains your TAN and can run the TDS compliance that follows.

• We complete the TAN application
• We set up your TDS deduction and deposit cycle
• We file the quarterly TDS returns and issue Form 16/16A
• Scope and fees agreed in writing up front

• Who needs a TAN?

  Any business or person who deducts TDS or collects TCS.

• How is a TAN different from a PAN?

  A PAN identifies a taxpayer; a TAN is specifically for deducting or collecting tax at source and is quoted on TDS/TCS filings.

• How long does it take?

  Typically a few working days once details are ready.