how to choose ao code for pan card

To choose your AO Code for a PAN application, you must determine your correct tax jurisdiction based on your applicant status and source of income.

• Individuals whose income is primarily from salary or a combination including salary/business should select the code based on their **office address**.
• Other individuals should use the code for their **residential address**.
• Non-individuals (like firms and companies) must always use their **office address**.

The simplest way to find the specific AO Code for your city and criteria is by using the 'Know Your AO' search facility available on the official Income Tax or PAN service portals.