Form 49AA for Foreign Citizens and Entities in the UK

Foreign citizens (including UK/British nationals and OCI cardholders) and entities in the United Kingdom must file a 49AA form to apply for a 'permanent account number' (PAN) for tax purposes, investments, business operations, financial transactions, other compliances in India, and for many other activities.

Thus, on this page, we shall try to provide requisite details about the 49AA PAN card application, including eligibility, step-by-step form-filling instructions, required documents, applicable fees, submission process, etc.

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Form 49AA

The content presented on this page focuses on the 49AA form, which is strictly required for foreign citizens (including OCI/PIO cardholders and international companies) for the allotment of an Indian PAN number. It's important to note that "foreign citizens" in this context refers to individuals holding non-Indian passports and residing in or outside India (especially in the UK). Please be advised that a foreign citizen is not an NRI, and the information on this page is not intended for non-resident Indians (NRIs) living abroad with Indian citizenship/passport.

What is a form 49aa?

The 49AA form is an application required for foreign nationals, PIO, OCI card holders and international companies registered outside of India for applying a 'permanent account number'. Please be advised that this form should not be confused with the form 49A which is specifically for Indian citizenship holders and entities registered in India.

Who should use the 49AA form?

The eligibility criteria for using the 49AA application form primarily revolve around individuals and entities who fall under the category of foreign nationality, or UK entities having business connections in India. Here's a breakdown of the eligibility criteria:

  1. Foreign and UK Citizens : If you are a foreign/UKcitizen residing outside India (or living in the UK) and conducting financial or investment transactions, then this is the form you need to fill to obtain a PAN for yourself. It allows you to be recognized by India's Income Tax Department and facilitates easy compliance with tax regulations.
  2. OCI and PIO Cardholders : Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders, despite not holding Indian passports, need a PAN for transactions involving investments, property, or other financial activities in India. For this very purpose, they are required to file for their PANs using Form 49AA as well.
  3. International Companies With Or Without Any Presence in India : Foreign companies worldwide (including entities registered in the UK under ' Companies House ') that engage in business or financial dealings with India but do not have a physical presence in the country are also required to file for their PANs using this form.
In a nutshell, British citizens, and foreign nationals (including OCI card holders) residing in the UK, are required to file for their permanent account number using the form 49aa. Additionally, entities like UK-registered companies, trusts, and LLPs (whether or not they have a Permanent Establishment in India) must use this same application form.

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How to correctly fill the Form 49AA: Section-by-Section.

Section 1. Full Name:
Section 2. ​Name to be Printed on PAN Card.
Section 3. ​Have You Ever Had Another Name?
Section 4. ​​Gender:
Section 5. ​​Date of Birth/Incorporation:
Section 6. ​​Parent Details:
Section 7. ​​Residential & Office Address:
Section 8. ​​Address for Communication:
Section 9. ​​Contact Details:
Section 10. ​Applicant Status:
Section 11. ​​Registration Number:
Section 12. ​​Country of Citizenship:
Section 13. ​Source of Income:
Section 14. ​​Representative Assessee (if applicable):
Section 15. ​​Proof of Identity & Address:
Section 16. ​​KYC Details:
Section 17. ​Self declaration:

How much is the fee?

The cost of applying with Form 49AA varies based on the agency you choose:

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What is the submission process for 49AA?

You can file your 49AA through the government authorized agencies (UTITSL and PROTEAN/NSDL), or alternatively using our agency,