Fill in Forms 93–96 (ex-49A/49AA) online
Applies for a Permanent Account Number (PAN). Forms 93 to 96 replace Forms 49A and 49AA under the Income-tax Rules, 2026: Form 93 for Indian citizens, 94 for entities formed in India, 95 for individuals who are not Indian citizens and 96 for entities formed outside India.
Do not sign this form electronically. Forms 93–96 (ex-49A/49AA) has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Forms 93–96 (ex-49A/49AA) at a glance
- Official name
- Application for Allotment of Permanent Account Number (Forms 93, 94, 95 and 96)
- Issued by
- Income Tax Department (CBDT)
- Country
- India
- Category
- Tax
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Individuals and entities, including foreign citizens and foreign entities, who need a PAN.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
On the paper form you sign or put your left thumb impression across the photograph and in the declaration box. Paperless applications go through the Protean or UTIITSL systems, using Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign or a digital signature certificate.
- Instructions
- Official Income Tax Department (CBDT) page
Forms 93 to 96 are the applications for a Permanent Account Number (PAN), India's tax identification number, under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. Most individuals who are Indian citizens use Form 93, and foreign citizens use Form 95. Open the official form from incometaxindia.gov.in in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print, paste your photographs and sign by hand. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in Forms 93–96 (ex-49A/49AA)
Pick the right form
Form 93 is for individuals who are citizens of India, Form 94 for companies and other entities formed in India (including firms, LLPs, trusts and HUFs), Form 95 for individuals who are not Indian citizens and Form 96 for entities formed outside India. Companies, LLPs and FPIs can instead apply through the MCA or SEBI common application form.
Personal details (Form 93, Part A)
Enter your name in full without initials, gender, date of birth, Aadhaar number, addresses, residential status and contact details. Aadhaar is mandatory unless you are in an exempt category.
Income, parents and Assessing Officer (Parts B to D)
Tick your sources of income, give your parents' names and choose which to print on the card, and enter the Assessing Officer code, which the PAN service providers help you find.
Representative and address for letters (Parts E and F)
If a representative assessee applies for you, for example for a minor, give their details. Choose the address for communication.
Proofs and declaration (Part G)
List the documents you are attaching as proof of identity, address and date of birth, then print the form, paste two recent colour photographs (4.5 cm by 3.5 cm) and sign or put your left thumb impression across the first photo and in the declaration box.
Submit through Protean or UTIITSL
Apply online on the Protean or UTIITSL portal, or hand in the paper form with your documents at a PAN centre of either provider. Keep your acknowledgement number to track the application.
What you need before you start
- Proof of identity, such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID.
- Proof of address; utility bills and bank or depository statements must be no more than three months old.
- Proof of date of birth; for people born on or after 1 October 2023 this is a birth certificate.
- Two recent colour photographs, 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm, for a paper application.
- For Form 95: a passport, OCI or PIO card, or a foreign ID or TIN attested by apostille or an Indian mission, plus your taxpayer identification number abroad.
Fees
The Income Tax Department's PAN FAQs list these fees, including taxes: ₹107 for a physical PAN card sent within India, ₹1,017 for one sent outside India, ₹72 at a PAN centre or TIN facilitation centre, and ₹66 for a paperless online application using e-KYC and e-Sign or a digital signature certificate. An e-PAN is available if you do not need a physical card.
Paper or paperless?
The paper form must be printed, with photographs pasted on and your signature or thumb impression across the first photo, so type your details in and then sign by hand. The paperless route on the Protean or UTIITSL portal uses Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign instead, and is the cheapest option.
Common mistakes
- Using initials instead of your full name; if Aadhaar shows initials, give the expanded name with proof.
- Applying when you already have a PAN; the declaration confirms you do not.
- Address proofs that are more than three months old.
- Using Form 93 when you are not an Indian citizen; use Form 95.
Forms 93–96 (ex-49A/49AA): frequently asked questions
Which PAN form should I use?
Form 93 if you are an Indian citizen, Form 95 if you are an individual who is not an Indian citizen, Form 94 for entities formed in India and Form 96 for entities formed outside India. They replace Forms 49A and 49AA.
How much does a PAN cost?
₹107 for a physical card sent within India, ₹1,017 for one sent abroad, ₹72 at a PAN centre and ₹66 for a paperless e-KYC and e-Sign application, according to the Income Tax Department's FAQs.
Where do I submit the PAN application?
Online on the Protean or UTIITSL portal, or on paper at a PAN centre run by either provider.
Can I sign the PAN form electronically?
Only through the paperless route on the Protean or UTIITSL portals, using Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign or a digital signature certificate. The paper form needs your signature or thumb impression across your photograph.
Is Aadhaar required for a PAN?
Yes, for all applicants except those in exempted categories.
Is BunnyDoc connected to the Income Tax Department?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with the Income Tax Department, Protean or UTIITSL. We link to the official form on incometaxindia.gov.in and give you a free tool to type into it before you print and sign.
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