Government services
PAN Registration (Personal)
A Permanent Account Number from the Inland Revenue Department is required for salaried employment and most financial dealings.
स्थायी लेखा नम्बर (व्यक्तिगत)
The portal route is from the IRD procedure document. The fee was not confirmed officially.
Who can apply
- Any individual earning income in Nepal, including salaried employees, freelancers and business owners.
Documents to take
Carry the originals and one photocopy of each unless the office says otherwise.
- Citizenship certificate (scan for the online form, original for verification)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Passport, for foreign nationals
How to apply
- 1Open the IRD website and go to the Taxpayer Portal.
- 2Under Registration (PAN, VAT, Excise) choose Application for Registration and select Personal PAN.
- 3Choose your nearest Inland Revenue Office or Taxpayer Service Office, fill in your details and upload the documents.
- 4Submit the form and note the submission number.
- 5Visit the selected office with your original citizenship certificate for verification, and collect the PAN.
Where to apply
- IRD Taxpayer Portal (online form)
- Inland Revenue Office or Taxpayer Service Office (verification and card)
Fees
A fee is marked “Official” only when it was read on an official page on the review date.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Personal PAN registrationWidely reported as free; the IRD procedure document does not list a fee. | No fee reported | Needs verification |
Official links
These open government websites in a new tab. Fill in the real application there.
Important instructions
- Type your name exactly as on your citizenship certificate.
- Keep the username and submission number; you need them to reopen an unfinished form.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a business PAN the same?
- No. A business PAN (and VAT, if applicable) is registered separately on the same portal with your business registration documents.
Sources
- IRD standard operating procedure for Personal PAN registrationhttps://ird.gov.np/public/pdf/1827598269.pdf
Not an official government website. This is an independent guidance platform. It is not an official Government of Nepal portal, it cannot submit any application for you, and it does not collect your personal details. Rules, fees and documents change; always confirm with the office or the official website before you travel or pay.