Types of pan card
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09 May 2018
Dear Expert,
How many types of PAN card in India. Please refer any section/article in this regards.
Thanks
Anu Verma
How many types of PAN card in India. Please refer any section/article in this regards.
Thanks
Anu Verma
09 May 2018
Only one type, but model has changed from time to time.
10 May 2018
But many expert told 6-7 types such as:-
Individual
HUF
company
trust
minor
and many more.
Is that correct ?
Individual
HUF
company
trust
minor
and many more.
Is that correct ?
10 May 2018
Correct ,but one more AOP.
Ps - earlier reply was due to misunderstanding.
Ps - earlier reply was due to misunderstanding.
10 May 2018
Yes , AOP also but I want to know that exactly how many types of PAN as per law. Pls let me know.
02 August 2025
Great question! Here's a clear breakdown of **types of PAN cards in India** as recognized under the Income Tax laws:
### Types of PAN Cards by Category of Applicant:
1. **Individual** — For natural persons (including minors)
2. **Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)** — PAN issued in the name of HUF
3. **Company** — For companies (private, public, etc.)
4. **Firm** — For partnership firms, LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)
5. **Trust** — For trusts (registered or otherwise)
6. **Association of Persons (AOP) / Body of Individuals (BOI)** — Groups of individuals or entities
7. **Local Authority** — Municipalities, local government bodies
8. **Artificial Juridical Person** — Any entity not covered above, e.g., NGOs, government bodies, societies, etc.
---
### Legal Reference:
* **Section 139A of the Income Tax Act, 1961** defines PAN and the manner of allotment but does not specifically classify "types" of PAN cards.
* The **Income Tax Department's official application form** (Form 49A) requires the applicant to select the category of applicant from the above list.
* So the types correspond to the **category of entity/person applying for PAN**.
---
### Summary:
* There is **one type of PAN card** as a card/document.
* But **PAN cards are issued for different categories** (types of applicants/entities) as above.
* So when people say "types of PAN," they usually mean the category under which PAN is allotted.
---
If you want, I can share more details on how each category is identified in the PAN card number or the application process!
### Types of PAN Cards by Category of Applicant:
1. **Individual** — For natural persons (including minors)
2. **Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)** — PAN issued in the name of HUF
3. **Company** — For companies (private, public, etc.)
4. **Firm** — For partnership firms, LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)
5. **Trust** — For trusts (registered or otherwise)
6. **Association of Persons (AOP) / Body of Individuals (BOI)** — Groups of individuals or entities
7. **Local Authority** — Municipalities, local government bodies
8. **Artificial Juridical Person** — Any entity not covered above, e.g., NGOs, government bodies, societies, etc.
---
### Legal Reference:
* **Section 139A of the Income Tax Act, 1961** defines PAN and the manner of allotment but does not specifically classify "types" of PAN cards.
* The **Income Tax Department's official application form** (Form 49A) requires the applicant to select the category of applicant from the above list.
* So the types correspond to the **category of entity/person applying for PAN**.
---
### Summary:
* There is **one type of PAN card** as a card/document.
* But **PAN cards are issued for different categories** (types of applicants/entities) as above.
* So when people say "types of PAN," they usually mean the category under which PAN is allotted.
---
If you want, I can share more details on how each category is identified in the PAN card number or the application process!
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