Exciting news! The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given the green light to PAN 2.0—a modern upgrade to your good old PAN card.
The goal? To make PAN the go-to "common business identifier" and to supercharge it with some security.
Here’s the scoop:
Do You Need to Reapply for Your PAN Card?
Nope! If you already have a PAN card, you’re all set. There’s no need to reapply.
Even better, your existing card will be upgraded with new features like QR codes—all at zero cost!
The goal? To make PAN the go-to "common business identifier" and to supercharge it with some security.
Here’s the scoop:
- One ID for All Business Needs: PAN will serve as a universal ID for various business activities in select sectors.
- Completely Online and Paperless: Say goodbye to mountains of paperwork with a sleek online portal!
- Security: Strong measures will protect your PAN data from unauthorized access.
- PAN Data Vault: Organizations using PAN data must now store it securely in a data vault.
Do You Need to Reapply for Your PAN Card?
Nope! If you already have a PAN card, you’re all set. There’s no need to reapply.
Even better, your existing card will be upgraded with new features like QR codes—all at zero cost!