Any person, business, or organization that deducts TDS while making payments is required to obtain a TAN number. This includes:

• Employers deducting TDS on salary payments
• Businesses paying contractors, freelancers, or professionals
• Individuals making rent payments exceeding ₹1,80,000/year
• Entities paying interest, commission, brokerage, or royalty

If you deduct TDS – you must apply for TAN online.

Registered charitable trusts and NGOs making payments such as professional fees, rent, or contractual services above prescribed limits are also required to register for TAN.

Even if you’re tax-exempt under 12A or 80G, TAN registration is mandatory for TDS compliance.

If a company has multiple branches, and each branch deducts TDS separately, then each branch must have its own TAN number. TAN is location-specific and must be obtained individually for every deducting unit.

Get your TAN Registration Number with expert help from Mequintrax. We ensure:

• Fast & error-free application
• Full compliance with Income Tax laws
• Support with post-registration TDS filings

TAN Registration (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is not just a legal requirement—it is a crucial compliance step for any business, organization, or institution involved in Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) or Tax Collection at Source (TCS). At Mequintrax, we simplify your TAN registration online with expert guidance, full compliance support, and quick turnaround time.

But why is TAN registration important? Here are the key benefits:

Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory to quote the TAN number in all TDS returns, challans, certificates, and related documents. Without a TAN, you cannot legally deduct or deposit TDS, which may lead to penalties and prosecution.

You cannot file your quarterly TDS/TCS returns without a valid TAN. It acts as a unique identifier for tracking all tax deductions and collections made by your organization.

Whether you're a company, freelancer, or NGO, having a TAN ensures smooth processing of payments like salary, rent, contractor fees, or commissions, without issues related to tax deduction proof or regulatory blocks.

TAN allows the Income Tax Department to track and reconcile the TDS deposited by the deductor and matched with the deductee's PAN. This makes claiming TDS credit easier during Income Tax Return (ITR) filing.

Planning to bid on government tenders or secure large business contracts? Having a TAN number is often a mandatory prerequisite. Most clients or partners demand proof of TDS compliance before disbursing payments.

From startups and small businesses to non-profit institutions, TAN registration builds financial credibility. It helps demonstrate transparency and ensures your organization’s income tax compliance is intact from the start.