10-digit number for TDS/TCS deduction
Visit Official Portal →15-30 days
₹65 (online), ₹115 (offline)
Employers, businesses making specified payments
Businesses/individuals required to deduct TDS or collect TCS
Go to tin-nsdl.com for TAN application.
Complete TAN application form online.
Submit PAN, address proof, and business documents.
Pay TAN application fee online.
Submit form and note acknowledgment number.
Get 10-digit TAN via post at registered address.
To update your TAN Registration (Tax Deduction Account Number) details or modify registration information, visit the official government portal with the required documents and submit a change request.
Go to https://www.protean-tinpan.com and log in to your account.
Find the section for "Profile Update", "Amendment", or "Change Request" for your TAN Registration (Tax Deduction Account Number).
Choose the specific fields (e.g., address, mobile, business details) that need to be changed.
Provide scanned copies of documents that support the requested changes.
Submit the form and save the acknowledgment or reference number for future follow-up.
Your TAN Registration (Tax Deduction Account Number) certificate or details can be downloaded directly from the official government portal in PDF format for your records.
Visit https://www.protean-tinpan.com and log in with your registered credentials.
Find the section showing your TAN Registration (Tax Deduction Account Number) details.
Click "Download Certificate", "Print", or "Export PDF" to get a copy of your registration.
Save the downloaded PDF for submitting to banks, partners, or government agencies.
You can check the status of your TAN Registration (Tax Deduction Account Number) application or any pending requests by logging into the official portal and viewing your application history.
Visit https://www.protean-tinpan.com and sign in with your credentials.
Navigate to "My Applications", "Track Application", or a similar section.
Locate your recent application using the application number or date.
Check whether your application is approved, rejected, or pending additional documents.
When you need to deduct TDS (salary, rent, professional fees) or collect TCS.
No, TAN is mandatory for TDS/TCS compliance. PAN cannot be used.
No. TAN is for TDS. TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) is for VAT/GST (now replaced by GSTIN).
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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