A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is essential for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who wish to invest in India, buy property, open bank or demat accounts, or file income tax returns. NRIs apply for PAN using Form 49AA, which has some differences from the standard resident application (Form 49A).
Why NRIs need a PAN: it is mandatory for opening NRE/NRO bank accounts and demat or trading accounts, purchasing property or making high-value investments in India, filing Indian income tax returns on income earned in India, and for TDS purposes on income from Indian sources such as rent, interest, and capital gains.
Applications are filed online using Form 49AA through the NSDL or UTIITSL portal, with dispatch to overseas addresses typically within 15-20 working days.
Answers to the questions we hear most often about NRI PAN card applications.
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