You can apply for a business PAN card both online and offline through the official portals of NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL. The online application process is generally faster:
- Visit the NSDL or UTIITSL website and select the correct form (Form 49A for Indian entities).
- Fill in the required business details and upload necessary documents like your Certificate of Incorporation or Partnership Deed, along with the authorized signatory's identity proof.
- Pay the applicable processing fee and submit the application.
The PAN card is typically dispatched to your registered business address within 15–20 working days after successful submission and verification.