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PAN application fees in 2026
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Facts
The official FAQs list fees including taxes: ₹107 for a physical card dispatched in India, ₹1,017 for dispatch outside India, ₹72 for applications at TIN facilitation or PAN centres, and ₹66 for online paperless applications using e-KYC and e-Sign or a DSC.
Provisions and law
- Rule 158, Income-tax Rules 2026 (old Rule 114)Prescribes PAN application in Forms 93 to 96 with proof of identity, address and date of birth
Analysis
The cheapest route is a paperless online application. Example: an applicant using Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign pays ₹66; one who wants a physical card in India pays ₹107. Instant e-PAN through the e-Filing portal with Aadhaar is free. Fees can change, so check the provider site before paying.
Conclusion
- Decide between e-PAN only and a physical card
- Choose online paperless if possible
- Pay the fee on Protean or UTIITSL
- Save the payment receipt and acknowledgement
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