HOW TO KNOW THE VALIDITY OF PAN
The Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 came into force with effect from 1.7.2017 and more taxpayers are applying for Registration under GST.
For the purpose of getting GST Registration, One PAN, One E-mail ID and One Mobile Number are compulsory.
The Government of India has deleted or de-activated more than 11.44 Lakh Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) as on 27th July 2017 for the reason that multiple numbers were found allotted to same person.
PAN is the key identifier of taxable entity and aggregator of all financial transactions undertaken by one person.
If a person applies for GST Registration in the GST portal, the applicant has to mention the State, District, Legal name of the business (as registered in TAN). Permanent Account Number (PAN), Email address and Mobile Number at first stage.
Before applying for Registration under GST, the Validity of PAN may be verified in the Income Tax Depart Portal by following the guidelines.
A. Please go to Income Tax Website by entering www.incometaxindia.gov.in.login.
B. Then click “Know Your Pan” option under Services Menu.
C. Now a new window will be visible
D. In the new window please furnish Surname, Middle Name, First Name, Status, Gender, Date of Birth/Incorporation and also Mobile Number and click Submit button.
E. Now a new window will be visible with PAN details.
F. If the PAN is active, the following details will be visible.
· PAN
· First Name
· Middle Name
· Surname
· Indian Citizen (Yes/No)
· Jurisdiction
· Remarks (Whether active or cancelled)
If the PAN is active you can proceed further and if the PAN is cancelled or not active, please apply for PAN first and then proceed to apply for GST.