Who needs one.
| Payer | TAN needed? |
|---|---|
| Companies, firms and LLPs deducting TDS | Yes |
| Businesses with tax audit deducting TDS | Yes |
| Individual buying property from a resident | No, PAN-based form |
| Individual or HUF buying property from an NRI | No since 1 October 2026, PAN-based |
| Individual paying rent above ₹50,000 a month | No, PAN-based form |
| Anyone else paying an NRI (rent, interest, fees) | Yes |
After the TAN.
With a TAN, TDS is deposited monthly, quarterly returns are filed and certificates issued. See TDS Return Filing and Form 27Q NRI TDS.
Why UK companies choose us in India.
We work with your UK finance team, lawyers and auditors, and translate Indian requirements into plain English.
Every filing and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant before it goes in.
A written scope, timetable and fee before work starts.
One calendar of every MCA, RBI, GST and income-tax deadline for your Indian entity.
Set-up, accounts, payroll, tax, audit and RBI filings handled together.
Encrypted document sharing and digital signatures. Directors never need to travel.
TAN registration for UK companies and NRIs.
We work with UK companies headquartered in every part of the UK, from start-ups in London and Manchester to established groups in the Midlands, Scotland and Wales. All the work is coordinated online with your UK team.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
TAN registration FAQs.
Starting to deduct tax in India?
We will get your TAN and set up TDS.
This page is general guidance based on the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, RBI directions and Indian tax law as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Rules, limits and deadlines can change, so please speak to us before acting on it.