🧾 Taxes

Apply for a PAN card (or get an instant e-PAN)

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is needed to file taxes, open bank or demat accounts and for many high-value transactions. Individuals with Aadhaar can get a free instant e-PAN from the Income Tax portal. You can also apply for a physical PAN card through Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL.

Correct or update details in your PAN / get a reprint

Changes to name, date of birth, father's name, photo or signature on your PAN, and reprints of a lost card, are done through the agency (Protean or UTIITSL) that handles PAN changes. Updates to Aadhaar-based e-PAN can also be handled on the e-filing portal.

Link your PAN with Aadhaar

Most individual PAN holders must link PAN with Aadhaar; an unlinked PAN becomes inoperative, which can block tax refunds and lead to higher TDS/TCS. Linking is done on the Income Tax e-filing portal.

File your income tax return (ITR)

Income tax returns are filed online on the Income Tax e-filing portal. Most data (salary TDS, interest, high-value transactions) is pre-filled from Form 26AS and the AIS. The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaced the 1961 Act from 1 April 2026 and uses a 'tax year' in place of 'previous year/assessment year'. Returns for earlier years still follow the old Act, so check the portal for the forms and due dates that apply to you.

Register for GST

Businesses whose aggregate turnover crosses the threshold must register for GST: generally ₹40 lakh for goods suppliers and ₹20 lakh for service providers, with lower limits in some special-category states. Some businesses (such as inter-state suppliers and e-commerce sellers) must register regardless of turnover. Registration is free and online.