Client-Side Validation · Format Decoder · Taxpayer Type
PAN Card Validator
Instantly validate your PAN format, decode each character, and identify the taxpayer type — all in your browser, no data sent to any server.
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Note: This tool validates the format of your PAN only. For actual PAN status (active/inactive/Aadhaar-linked), use the official portals below.
PAN Format Explained
Structure: 5 Letters + 4 Digits + 1 Letter
Pos 1–3
AAA — Three alphabetic characters (sequence letters assigned by the Income Tax Department).
Pos 4
Taxpayer type — The 4th character identifies the type of taxpayer (see table below).
Pos 5
Initial letter — For individuals, this is the first letter of the surname. For others, it's the first letter of the entity name.
Pos 6–9
4 digits — Sequential number from 0001 to 9999.
Pos 10
Check digit — A single alphabetic character used as an error-detection mechanism.
4th Character — Taxpayer Type
P
Individual Person
C
Company (Pvt/Public Ltd)
H
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
F
Firm / Partnership
A
Association of Persons (AOP)
T
Trust
B
Body of Individuals (BOI)
L
Local Authority
J
Artificial Juridical Person
G
Government Entity
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