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(a) | An applicant will fill Form 49AA online and submit the form. Non-citizens of India should only use this form (i.e. Form 49AA) for submitting application for allotment of PAN. However, a Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) has to apply for PAN in Form 49AA through a Depository Participant only. |
(b) | If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the form. |
(c) | A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed. |
(d) | The applicant may either edit or confirm the same. |
(e) | On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number. |
(f) | The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgement. |
(g) | This facility can be used by PAN applicants having a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) issued to them by authorized Certifying Authority (CA) in India. |
(h) | Only valid class II or III DSC will be accepted. |
(i) | In case of Individual applicants, the DSC of the applicant should be used for digitally signing the application. In case of minor/lunatic/idiot applicants, DSC of the parent/guardian whose details have been furnished as Representative Assessee in the application should be used for digitally signing the application. |
(j) | The DSC should bear the name of the applicant / Representative Assessee as mentioned in the application form. |
(k) | PAN applicants should have scanned image of photograph, signatures and supporting documents i.e. Proof of Identity (POI) /Proof of Address (POA). The photo/signature and supporting documents should be scanned as per following specifications: |
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