Pan full form: PAN is the short form of Permanent

PAN is the short form of Permanent Account Number. In India, each taxpayer has a distinct 10-character number, which is the PAN assigned to that particular taxpayer. What is a Permanent Account Number? The full form of PAN is Permanent Account Number. It is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number that contains both the digits and the alphabet. It is issued by the Income Tax Department to the taxpayers in India. The PAN cards are issued as a physical document which includes PAN number, Organisation Name, DOB, and a photo. PAN cards can be used as identification documentation and for other legal requirements.