Common NRI PAN Card Questions-2

by Whytecroft Ford | Nov 2, 2022 | Indian Law, Indian Law Weekly Round-Up, NRI Legal Services, PAN, Real Estate, Wills, Probate & Trusts, Taxation

“We require your PAN for your Indian Property Legal Formalities”

NRI Property – Sale, Acquisition, Income

Can NRI sell property in India without PAN Card?

Beginning with our list of NRI PAN Card questions, a highly popular one.

Yes you can sell property in India as an NRI without a PAN card but the PAN card has become a necessary part of financial transactions in India for everyone that includes Indian citizens and Non Resident Indians.

Further, when you sell property in India the transaction value likely would exceed the allowed threshold. In order to fulfill regulatory obligations which may involve — income tax filing, money in Indian banks, releasing funds from Indian banks and so on, the PAN card would be a necessary requirement.

Moreover, property sales in India can be cumbersome therefore to circumvent potential delays to process it is recommended to hold a PAN card in advance. By doing so, further process and time would be facilitated.

Our firm has seen a number of existing NRI clients that have been required to obtain PAN card when the final transactions for their sold Indian properties are near completion. In many instances sales proceeds are distributed as per family agreements and share holdings which is common practice in many Indian origin families.

For instance – you are a NRI and you have confirmed the sale of your Indian property. To continue with due process such as, accept sales proceeds through an Indian bank account, PAN card would be required. Firstly to obtain an Indian account and secondly to fulfill any income tax obligations relative to the sale if any.

Can foreigners get a PAN card in India?

Albeit a very common term used in NRI PAN Card questions – “Foreigner” also refers to a Non Resident Indian.

Yes you can. You can apply for your NRI PAN card whilst in India through a representative or company that can assist in PAN card application OR you can apply directly online using one of the two official designated companies as set out by the Income Tax Department Government Of India;

Protean eGov Technologies OR UTIITSL.

Where you apply for yourself, the online application process is self directed in accordance with the guidelines set out. In such instances you may find our NRI PAN Card E-Guide provides step by step assistance in NRI PAN card application using Protean eGov portal.

Also, you would only require a PAN card where financial transactions were exceeding INR 50,000/-bank deposits or over the yearly allowed thresholds. If you visit India as a foreigner/tourist for holiday or family visit it is unlikely that you would need a PAN card.

You can view a detailed list on the Income Tax Government of India’s official website for persons who require a PAN Card.

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How can a foreign citizen apply for a PAN?

Subsequently a “foreign citizen” is also known as an NRI and you would follow the NRI PAN Card application process.

Provided that you understand the set guidelines to apply for PAN, you can apply directly online using one of the two official designated companies as set out by the Income Tax Department Government Of India;

Protean eGov Technologies OR UTIITSL.

Additionally you can apply through a representative or company that can assist in NRI PAN card application.

A foreign citizen (NRI) can apply for their PAN Card from abroad or from India.

When you apply for yourself, the online application process is self directed in accordance with the guidelines set out.

Is it mandatory to link aadhaar with PAN for NRI?

As can be seen, NRI PAN Card questions spread into other regulatory areas. Here the question of Aadhar comes up.

For example, Aadhar & PAN – if you have an aadhar card then yes, you would be required to link Aadhar card with your PAN Card as an NRI.

Is a PAN card proof of citizenship?

Given that PAN-Aadhar link is mandatory, however, no a PAN card is not a proof of citizenship.

What is the NRI PAN Card fee?

The PAN Card processing fee as detailed on Protean eGov portal online is approximately INR 1017.00/-this is the processing cost once your application has been submitted by you or your representative. The Income Tax Department Government of India allots the PAN and Protean eGov processes it.

Can I apply for PAN card from UK?

By comparison, this is frequently asked by a UK resident in relation to NRI PAN Card questions. Yes you can apply for PAN card from the United Kingdom, the applicant does not need to be in India to apply for their PAN card. You would apply for PAN using one of the two portals or through service provider for added assistance.

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How can I get an NRI PAN Card from USA?

In like manner, if you are based in USA, you can apply for PAN card from USA by;

Using either a representative or company that can assist in your PAN card application or,
You can apply directly online using one of the two official designated companies as set out by the Income Tax Department Government Of India detailed below;

Protean eGov Technologies OR UTIITSL.

If you are applying for yourself, the online application process is self directed in accordance with the guidelines set out.

How can I get an NRI PAN Card from Canada?

Subsequently if you reside in Canada, you can apply for your NRI PAN card by;

Using either a representative or company that can assist in your PAN card application or,
You can apply directly online using one of the two official designated companies as set out by the Income Tax Department Government Of India detailed below;

Protean eGov Technologies OR UTIITSL.

If you are applying for yourself, the online application process is self directed in accordance with the guidelines set out.

How can I get an NRI PAN Card from a European country?

If you are based in any European country for example, Spain, Italy, France, you can apply for a PAN card using either;

A representative or company that can assist in your PAN card application or,
You can apply yourself directly online using one of the two official designated companies as set out by the Income Tax Department Government Of India;

Protean eGov Technologies OR UTIITSL.

If you are applying yourself, the online application process would be self directed in accordance with the guidelines set out.

How can I get an NRI PAN Card from UAE?

Lastly, if you (NRI) are based in UAE for example Dubai, you can apply for a PAN card by using;

A representative or company that can assist in your PAN card application OR
You can apply yourself directly online using one of the two official designated companies as set out by the Income Tax Department Government Of India;

Protean eGov Technologies OR UTIITSL.

If you apply for yourself, the online application process would be self directed in accordance with the guidelines set out. On occasion you may require some help navigating the process.

We may be able to provide assistance if you are an NRI and want to apply for PAN online using Protean eGov. Our NRI PAN Card E-Guide service may be of step by step assistance. Alternatively you may prefer to take our Full Assistance Service.

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