TAN Registration
TAN Registration made easy with CASYST expert assistance.
A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is compulsory for anyone who deducts or collects tax at source. Operating without it can attract a penalty. CASYST applies for your TAN quickly so you can meet TDS obligations from day one.
What is TAN Registration?
A TAN is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department to persons responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source. It must be quoted in all TDS and TCS returns, challans and certificates.
The application is made on Form 49B, and the TAN is issued after processing.
Who needs TAN Registration?
- Employers deducting TDS on salaries
- Businesses deducting TDS on contractors, rent and professional fees
- Companies and LLPs newly incorporated
- Any deductor or collector of tax at source
Benefits of TAN Registration
Legal compliance
Avoid the penalty for not obtaining TAN.
Required for TDS
Without a TAN you cannot pay or file TDS.
One-time registration
A TAN does not expire.
Fast application
Online filing with a quick turnaround.
Foundation for compliance
Sets up your TDS system.
Eligibility
- Anyone who deducts or collects tax at source
- The applicant's PAN is required
- Identity and address proof of the business
- An authorised signatory for the application
Documents required
- PAN of the applicant
- Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed or proprietor proof
- Address proof of the business
- Details of the authorised signatory
- Identity proof of the signatory
- Contact details
TAN Registration process
- 1Step 1
Confirm requirement
We confirm that you need a TAN.
- 2Step 2
Collect documents
You share the required documents.
- 3Step 3
File Form 49B
We submit the application online.
- 4Step 4
Payment and acknowledgement
The fee is paid and an acknowledgement is issued.
- 5Step 5
Processing
The department processes the application.
- 6Step 6
TAN allotted
Your TAN is issued and communicated.
After you get the TAN
- Quote the TAN in TDS challans and returns
- File quarterly TDS returns
- Deposit TDS on time
- Issue TDS certificates
- Update TAN details when they change
TAN structure
A TAN has ten characters, made up of letters and digits, and is unique to the deductor.
TAN vs PAN
| Point | TAN | PAN |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | Deducting or collecting tax | Tax identity of a taxpayer |
| Who needs it | Deductors and collectors | Every taxpayer |
Penalty for not having a TAN
Failing to obtain a TAN when required can attract a penalty, and you cannot file TDS returns without it.
Common mistakes
- Wrong name or PAN details
- Incorrect category or address
- Not using the TAN in challans and returns
- Applying twice for the same entity
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TAN Registration cost
Our TAN Registration package starts from ₹999. Government fees, stamp duty and other statutory charges are separate and depend on your state and the exact filing involved. We give you a clear, itemised quote before we start, with no hidden charges.
Get a QuoteTAN Registration checklist
- Confirm requirement
- Collect documents
- File Form 49B
- Payment and acknowledgement
- Processing
- TAN allotted
Frequently asked questions
Anyone who deducts or collects tax at source.
No. TAN must be quoted in TDS returns and challans.
No, it is valid for life.
A penalty may apply, and you cannot file TDS returns.
Usually a few working days.
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