What is the Full Form of PAN ?

PAN - Permanent Account Number

Permanent Account Number is unique ten-digit alphanumeric combination issued by the Income Tax Department in India, in form of a Card, under the Indian Income Tax Act 1961. It is also mandatory to quote PAN in many documents pertaining to financial transactions.

These transactions may include :-

• For opening a bank account
• For buying/selling shares and mutual funds
• For buying/selling property
• For filling an income tax return
• For getting a loan
• When you get a job and more

Format of a PAN Card
Permanent Account Number has the following format :
LLLLL12345L
The First five letters are alphabets, next 4 numerals, the last letter is again an alphabets
A typical PAN Card Number could be :FCDJH2365K