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14 February 2012 can a company hold two TAN no. one of its head office like mumbai and another office is chennai. and also file return through separate TAN no. if i use only chennai TAN no then any difficulties ? Plz suggest?
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Yogesh Agarwal

Yogesh Agarwal (Expert)
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14 February 2012 Yes a company can hold two TAN with respective jurisdiction....

Querist : Anonymous

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15 February 2012 plz suggest, If i using one tan no in statement (tds return) then other tan no is filed with nil statement. or not using other tan no.
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Aashok Kumar Sharma

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26 July 2025 Yes, your understanding is on the right track. Here's how this works in detail:

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### ✅ **Can a company hold two TANs?**

Yes, **a company can hold multiple TANs** — one for each branch or division — **provided each TAN is used for TDS compliance in that respective jurisdiction** (like Mumbai, Chennai, etc.).

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### 🔹 **What if you use only one TAN (e.g., Chennai TAN)?**

If you decide to **use only Chennai TAN**:

* You must ensure that **all TDS deductions** (from Mumbai, Chennai, etc.) are:

* **Deposited under Chennai TAN**
* **Reported in TDS returns filed using Chennai TAN**
* In that case, **Mumbai TAN** becomes inactive or unused.

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### 🔸 **Do you have to file a NIL return for unused TAN (Mumbai TAN)?**

Technically, **you are not required to file a NIL return** for the unused TAN **unless**:

* You have **previously filed returns** using that TAN (i.e., continuity is expected), or
* The **TDS CPC/TRACES portal** prompts you to file NIL return to avoid notices.

> ✅ **Best Practice**:
> If Mumbai TAN was previously used, file **a NIL return for that quarter/year** to avoid mismatch notices or demand from TRACES.

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### 🔍 Summary:

| Situation | Action Required |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Two TANs (Mumbai & Chennai) | Allowed, but must be used jurisdiction-wise |
| Using only Chennai TAN | OK, but ensure all TDS is handled via it |
| Previously used Mumbai TAN | File NIL return to close loop |
| Never used Mumbai TAN | Can be left idle — no need for NIL return |

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Let me know if you’d like:

* A **sample NIL return**
* A letter format for **TAN surrender** (if you no longer wish to use one TAN)
* Help with **merging or consolidating** TAN-based compliance

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