PAN is a ten-digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department.
The fourth character of PAN represents the status of the PAN holder:
| Character | Stands for |
| P | Individual |
| C | Company |
| H | Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) |
| A | Association of Persons (AOP) |
| B | Body of Individuals (BOI |
| G | Government Agency |
| J | Artificial Juridical Person |
| L | Local Authority |
| E | Limited Liability Partnership |
| F | Firm |
| T | Trust |
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