How to Apply for TAN Online 2026 — Form 49B Step-by-Step

Applying for a TAN is quick and almost entirely online. Here is the exact 2026 process using Form 49B.

Step-by-step: apply for TAN

1. Go to the Protean (NSDL) TIN portal → TAN → Apply Online → New TAN (Form 49B).
2. Select the correct category of deductor (company, firm, individual/proprietor, etc.).
3. Fill the deductor's name, address, and responsible person details exactly as in official records.
4. Submit and pay the ₹55 + GST fee online.
5. You receive a 14-digit acknowledgement number — save it.
6. Depending on the mode, either e-sign or courier the signed acknowledgement to the address shown.
7. Track status with the acknowledgement number; the TAN is emailed and posted on allotment.

What you'll need before starting

• Exact legal name of the deductor (as on PAN / incorporation)
• Office address and contact details
• Details of the person responsible for deducting tax (name, designation, PAN)

No identity or address documents are uploaded for a TAN — accuracy of the entered details is what matters.

Fees at a glance

Companies and LLPs: TAN comes with incorporation

If you are incorporating a new company or LLP, you do not file Form 49B separately. The SPICe+ (company) or FiLLiP (LLP) form applies for PAN and TAN together, and both are issued with the Certificate of Incorporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get a TAN?

Usually 7–10 working days from a clean submission. The TAN is then emailed and the physical intimation posted.

Can I deduct TDS before the TAN arrives?

You should obtain the TAN first. If a deduction is unavoidable, quote the acknowledgement and update once allotted — but the right sequence is TAN first, then deduct.

What if my deductor details change later?

File a TAN change request (same Form 49B with the correction option) — the fee is the same ₹55 + GST.

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