No Renewal Required for TAN

• TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) does not require renewal
  
• Once allotted by the Income Tax Department, TAN remains valid for life
  
• There is no expiry date associated with TAN
  
• The same TAN should be used for all TDS and TCS activities unless cancelled or surrendered
  

When to Update or Modify TAN Details

• Although renewal is not needed, updates may be required if:
  
  • The name of the deductor changes
    
  • The address or contact information changes
    
  • There is a change in deductor category or jurisdiction
    
• Such updates are done through the TAN correction process, not renewal
  

How to Make Corrections or Updates

• Use the TAN Change Request Form available on the Protean eGov Technologies portal
  
• Enter the existing TAN and select the details to be modified
  
• Submit the application online or at a TIN Facilitation Center
  
• Pay the standard correction fee of ₹65
  

When a New TAN is Needed

• A new TAN must be applied for if:
  
  • The entity opens a new branch in a different state or jurisdiction
    
  • The business is restructured, and a new legal entity is formed
    
  • The original TAN is cancelled or surrendered
    

Maintaining TAN Validity

• Continue using the same TAN for all TDS returns, payments, and certificates
  
• Ensure TAN details are kept updated in the Income Tax Department records
  
• File TDS returns regularly to keep the TAN active in the system
  
• Use TAN consistently in Challan ITNS 281, Form 16/16A, and TRACES filings
  

There is no formal renewal process for TAN, but maintaining accurate and updated records ensures continued compliance and usability.