Anyone required to deduct or collect tax at source — employers, businesses paying contractors or professionals, and individuals paying rent above the specified monthly threshold.

Is TAN the same as PAN?

No. PAN identifies the taxpayer; TAN identifies the deductor. Both are needed if you both pay tax and deduct it, and quoting PAN in place of TAN on a TDS challan is an error that attracts a penalty.

How long does TAN allotment take?

Usually 5–10 working days from submission, after which TRACES registration can be completed.

TAN allotted and your first TDS quarter set up correctly

Form 49B filed, TRACES account activated and the deduction calendar handed over.

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The moment you pay salary above the exemption limit, rent above the threshold, contractor bills or professional fees, you are required to deduct TDS — and you cannot deposit a rupee of it without a TAN. Deducting without one, or quoting it wrongly, carries a flat penalty. We file Form 49B, register you on TRACES, and set up the challan and return calendar so the first quarter does not become a late-fee exercise.

Who this is for

Companies, LLPs, partnership firms, trusts, proprietors and individuals liable to deduct or collect tax at source — including individuals paying rent above the specified monthly limit.

What's included

Form 49B filing

Application prepared with the correct deductor category and jurisdiction.

TRACES registration

Account activated so you can download Form 16, 16A and justification reports.

Challan setup

Deduction rates by payment type mapped, with a monthly deposit calendar.

First return support

The first quarterly 24Q or 26Q prepared and filed with challan validation.

How the process works

1
Share the entity documents and the details of the responsible person.
2
Form 49B is filed and the acknowledgement shared with you.
3
On allotment, we register the TAN on TRACES and hand over the credentials.
4
The deduction calendar is set up and the first quarterly return filed.

Benefits

Penalty for deducting or depositing TDS without a valid TAN avoided.
Form 16 and 16A available to your employees and vendors on time.
Deposit and return dates tracked from the first quarter onward.

Fees

Professional fee starts at

₹999

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Frequently asked questions

Who needs a TAN?: Anyone required to deduct or collect tax at source — employers, businesses paying contractors or professionals, and individuals paying rent above the specified monthly threshold.
Is TAN the same as PAN?: No. PAN identifies the taxpayer; TAN identifies the deductor. Both are needed if you both pay tax and deduct it, and quoting PAN in place of TAN on a TDS challan is an error that attracts a penalty.
How long does TAN allotment take?: Usually 5–10 working days from submission, after which TRACES registration can be completed.

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