Income Tax Department
Ministry of Finance, Government of India
About the Form
Form 49A is the statutory application form required for allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN) under section 139A of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It is meant for persons who are citizens of India and entities formed or registered in India.
Relevant Statute
Legal Provision
Applicable for
Pre-requisite While Filing the Form
Due Date
Category of Person
Due Date for Filing Form 49A
Person with total income (or on behalf of another) above taxable limit
On or before 31st May of the assessment year
Person carrying on business/profession with turnover likely to exceed Rs. 5 lakhs
Before end of the financial year
Charitable/religious trust required to file under section 139(4A)
Person receiving income on which tax is deductible under Chapter XVII-B
Resident person (other than individual) entering financial transaction ≥ ?2.5 lakh
On or before 31st May following that financial year
Person acting on behalf of such resident person
Person intending to enter transactions notified under Rule 114BA
At least 7 days before the transaction date
How to file it
Consequences of Non-Filing