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What is VID number

Nikita Sharma (175 Points)

31 August 2022

what is VID number in traces portal when we have to authenticate for registration as tax payer.

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Sai Allu (754 Points)
Replied 31 August 2022

In order to use the various online services accessible through TRACES (TDS Reconciliation, Analysis and Correction Enabling System), tax payers/PAO/Deductor are required to register on the TDS TRACES website. The following are the key steps for registration on TRACES:

Step-1: Go to the TRACES website and click on the “Register as new ” link to access the option to register as Deductor, Tax Payer or PAO.

Step-2: If you click on the Tax Payer link shown above, you will be directed to the following page:

TRACES New Tax Payer RegistrationKey details that a Tax Payer needs to provide in order to complete TRACES registration include:

PAN Details
Date of Birth/Date of Incorporation
Name of Tax Pay
Step-3: After input of required details, click on ‘Create Account’. A confirmation screen will appear to validate the submitted details. If you want to edit any data shown on the confirmation screen, edit tab can be used in order to change the submitted information.

Step-4: On confirming the data, the account will be created an activation link and activation code will be sent to the applicant email id and mobile number.

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Nikita Sharma (175 Points)
Replied 31 August 2022

I want to know what is VID number?

Shikha Goyal (20 Points)
Replied 01 September 2022

Virtual ID (VID):- VID is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed. Authentication may be performed using VID in a manner similar to using Aadhaar number.

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