Apostille Korea says it provides an agency service to obtain India's PAN (Permanent Account Number), the permanent tax identification number required to transact in the Indian market. The company prepares the application and the certified supporting documents on the applicant's behalf, so a Korean company or individual can secure the number without traveling to India.
- The PAN is India's permanent tax identification number, required for most transactions in the market.
- Apostille Korea prepares the PAN application and supporting documents as an agency service.
- India is a Hague Apostille member, so Korean documents are apostilled after notarized translation.
- The application can be completed online, without an in-person trip to India.
What the PAN is and why it is required
The PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a ten-character identifier issued by India's tax authority to track a taxpayer's financial activity. It is requested when opening a bank account, registering a business, filing tax and in many other dealings, so it is one of the first documents a foreign company or individual needs in order to operate in India. Preparing the application correctly — with identity and address proof in the accepted form — is what usually determines how quickly the number is issued, which is where an agency service helps.
Certifying Korean documents for the application
Because India belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, Korean-issued supporting documents are generally certified for India by notarized translation followed by an apostille, not by embassy legalization. Apostille Korea says it prepares the PAN application and the certified documents online so the file already meets India's standard and applicants do not need to travel. It advises confirming the current document list before filing, since requirements can be updated.
Frequently asked questions
What does the PAN agency service cover?
It covers preparing and submitting the PAN application together with the certified supporting documents needed to obtain India's permanent tax identification number.
Is an apostille used for India?
Yes. India is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Korean-issued documents are notarized, translated and apostilled rather than legalized at an embassy.
Can I apply without going to India?
Generally yes. The application and certified documents can be prepared online from Korea, so a trip is usually not required to file.
Source: 한경 (magazine.hankyung.com) ↗