Apostille Korea says it is offering an agency service to obtain India's PAN (Permanent Account Number), positioning it as a practical first step for Korean companies and individuals entering the Indian market. The PAN is a ten-character tax identification number required for nearly every financial and business activity in India, and the service handles the application and supporting documents on the applicant's behalf.
- The PAN is India's permanent tax identification number, required for most financial and business transactions there.
- Companies and individuals entering the Indian market generally need a PAN before they can transact.
- Apostille Korea handles the PAN application and the supporting documents as an agency service.
- Korean-issued supporting documents are certified for use in India before they are submitted.
Why a PAN is the first step into the Indian market
The PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a ten-character alphanumeric code issued by India's tax authority and used to identify a taxpayer. In practice it is required to open a bank account, register a business, file tax, receive payments and carry out many other routine activities, so a company or individual planning to operate in India usually needs one early. For applicants outside India, assembling the right supporting documents and meeting the format requirements can be the slow part, which is why an agency service that prepares and submits the application can shorten the runway to doing business.
How the documents are certified for India
Because India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, a Korean-issued supporting document is generally certified for use in India by attaching an apostille after notarized translation, rather than by embassy legalization. Apostille Korea says it prepares the PAN application together with these certified supporting documents online, so applicants can complete the process without traveling and with the paperwork already meeting India's standard. The company notes that exact requirements can change, so applicants should confirm the current document list before they file.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PAN and who needs it?
The PAN (Permanent Account Number) is India's permanent tax identification number. Companies and individuals doing financial or business activity in India generally need one to transact, register a business or open an account.
How are my Korean documents certified for India?
India is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Korean-issued supporting documents are usually notarized, translated and apostilled rather than legalized at an embassy.
Can the whole process be done from Korea?
Yes. The application and the certified supporting documents can be prepared online, so applicants generally do not need to travel to file.
Source: 비즈니스코리아 (businesskorea.co.kr) ↗