Apostille Korea says it has begun accepting applications for India's Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, supporting the issuance process and related document certification for individuals and businesses that need a PAN for financial or tax dealings connected to India.
- The PAN card is India's permanent account number, used for tax and financial transactions in India
- Applicants outside India often need supporting documents certified before they can apply
- Where a supporting document is issued abroad, it is certified in the country that issued it
- Apostille Korea now accepts PAN applications and supports the related document certification
What the PAN card is and who needs it
The Permanent Account Number, or PAN, is a unique identifier issued by India's tax authority and used across financial and tax transactions in India — opening accounts, filing returns and conducting many business dealings. Individuals and companies outside India that have financial or tax connections to the country may need a PAN, and applying from abroad typically involves supporting identity and address documents. Apostille Korea says it has begun accepting these applications so applicants in Korea can arrange a PAN without navigating the process on their own.
How supporting documents are certified
When a supporting document for a PAN application is issued in one country and used in another, it is certified in the country that issued it. For a document issued in a Hague Apostille Convention member, that means an apostille; where the country is not a member, foreign-ministry and embassy legalization applies instead. A certified translation may also be needed depending on the requirement. Apostille Korea says it supports the PAN application together with the related certification so the documents are prepared correctly, and advises confirming the exact requirement in advance.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PAN card?
The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique identifier issued by India's tax authority, used for tax filings and financial transactions in India. Individuals and businesses with financial or tax dealings connected to India may need one.
How are supporting documents certified?
A document issued abroad is certified in the country that issued it — an apostille for a Hague Convention member, or foreign-ministry and embassy legalization for a non-member — with a certified translation where required.
Can I apply through Apostille Korea?
Yes. Apostille Korea has begun accepting PAN applications and supports the issuance process together with the related document certification.
Source: 굿경제 (goodkyung.com) ↗