PAN Card in Nepal (2026): How to Get a Personal PAN Online With Your National ID

What a PAN is and why you might need one

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is the tax number the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) gives you. There are two kinds. A personal PAN (PPAN) is for individuals: employees, freelancers, students and anyone else who wants one. A business PAN is for a firm or company. IRD follows a "one person, one PAN" policy, so you should only ever have one (Kantipur).

You may be asked for a personal PAN when you take a job, receive payment for freelance or consulting work, or claim a prize in the government's taxpayer gift draw. It costs nothing. The Inland Revenue Office in Thamel lists personal PAN registration as free, done in about one hour (IRO Thamel citizen charter).

The quick way: PAN with your National ID

IRD's new taxpayer portal can create a personal PAN automatically from your National ID record, so you don't have to visit a tax office (New Business Age):

1. Open the new Taxpayer Portal and open Registration (PAN, VAT, EXCISE).
2. Choose Application For PPAN Registration.
3. When we checked on 12 November 2026, the page said: "If you have a National ID (NID), enter the mobile number registered in the NID system to get your PAN." Enter that number and the captcha, then continue and follow the steps on screen.

This only works if your NID is issued and your current mobile number is linked to it. No NID yet? Our National ID card guide explains enrolment. Otherwise, use the standard application below.

The standard online application

IRD's own procedure for a personal PAN, written for the older Taxpayer Portal, works like this (IRD SOP ITS-R001):

1. On ird.gov.np, open the Taxpayer Portal (the older one, not "new"), then Registration (PAN, VAT, EXCISE), then Application for Registration.
2. Create the submission: choose a username and password, enter your mobile and email, select Personal PAN and pick your Inland Revenue Office or Taxpayer Service Office.
3. Write down the submission number, username and password. You need them to reopen the form and to get your PAN.
4. Fill in your name in Nepali and English, date of birth, family names and address.
5. Upload a copy of your citizenship and a clear photo of your face, each as a JPEG of 500KB or less.
6. Verify your mobile or email with an OTP, then submit.
7. A tax officer checks the application. Once it's approved, the PAN is allocated, sent to you by SMS and shown in the portal.

Applying at a tax office

You can also fill the online form, print it with its submission number, and take it to an Inland Revenue Office. The Thamel office lists these documents for a personal PAN (IRO Thamel):

• One recent passport-size photo
• A copy of your citizenship certificate
• A letter from your employer confirming your job, if you're employed
• Your old PAN card or number, if you've had one before

Fee: none. Time: about an hour. Offices outside Kathmandu may ask for slightly different papers, so call ahead.

Find or check your PAN

Lost the SMS? Log back in to the portal with your submission username and password to see it (IRD). IRD's PAN search on ird.gov.np checks a PAN's registration details. Once your PAN is issued, you can also link it in the Nagarik App (how).

The taxpayer gift draw: why you need a PAN to claim

The government's taxpayer gift programme (karadata protsahan upahar karyakram) is another reason to get a PAN now. Under its 2083 procedure (IRD), a single purchase over Rs 100 made for personal use from a PAN- or VAT-registered seller can go into a draw (The Kathmandu Post):

• Daily prize: about Rs 1.33 lakh, roughly Rs 1 lakh after the 25% tax. Bumper prize: Rs 10 lakh (Rs 7.5 lakh after tax), drawn twice a month (The Kathmandu Post, Kantipur).
• Payments through a licensed payment provider (QR, wallet or mobile banking) are entered automatically. Keep the bill, because you need it to claim. Cash bills you enter yourself on IRD's prize portal or app, with the bill number and the seller's PAN.
• Business purchases, bills in the name of government bodies, electricity, phone and internet bills, transport, airline tickets and purchases from sellers without a PAN don't count (The Kathmandu Post).
• Winners are told by SMS and email, and lists are published on ird.gov.np. Within 15 days of the announcement, apply at the nearest Inland Revenue Office with the original bill, an ID (citizenship, National ID, passport or driving licence), your PAN and bank details (The Kathmandu Post). For an individual, that means a personal PAN.

So get your PAN now rather than in a 15-day rush. Digital payments make the draw easier too. Our guides to eSewa, Khalti and connectIPS cover setup.

Laptops and printers in our store

Getting a PAN for freelance or office work? These laptops and printers are in stock.

Prices checked on 12 November 2026 on our website.

In our store

Acer Aspire Lite 14

Dell 15 (Core i5)

MacBook Neo

Brother DCP-B7620DW

LaptopsPrinters

Frequently asked questions

How can I get a PAN card online in Nepal?

If you have a National ID, open the new IRD Taxpayer Portal, choose Registration, then Application For PPAN Registration, and enter the mobile number registered in the NID system. Otherwise, use Application for Registration on the older Taxpayer Portal, choose Personal PAN, upload your citizenship and photo, and submit. The PAN comes by SMS after an officer approves it, though you may need to visit a tax office for biometrics.

Is a personal PAN free in Nepal?

Yes. The Inland Revenue Office in Thamel lists personal PAN registration with no fee, and says it takes about an hour.

What documents do I need for a personal PAN?

A copy of your citizenship certificate and a photo. Online uploads must be JPEG files of 500KB or less. At the office, the Thamel IRO also asks for an employer's letter if you're employed, and your old PAN if you've had one.

How do I find my PAN number?

Log in to the Taxpayer Portal with your submission username and password, or look for the SMS IRD sent when the PAN was issued. IRD's PAN search on ird.gov.np checks a PAN's details.

Do I need a PAN for the taxpayer gift prize?

Yes. Winners apply at the nearest Inland Revenue Office within 15 days of the announcement with the original bill, an ID, their PAN and bank details.

Can I have two PAN numbers?

No. IRD follows a one person, one PAN policy. If you had one before, quote it instead of applying again.

Sources

• SOP ITS-R001: Personal PAN registration (in Nepali), Inland Revenue Department
• Citizen charter: personal PAN documents, fee and time (in Nepali), Inland Revenue Office, Thamel
• Taxpayer Portal: Application For PPAN Registration, Inland Revenue Department, checked 12 November 2026
• Taxpayer Incentive Gift Programme Operating Procedure, 2083, Inland Revenue Department
• Government offers Rs1 million lottery to shoppers demanding tax invoices, The Kathmandu Post, 21 July 2026
• Taxpayer incentive programme: first draw winners (in Nepali), Kantipur, 6 August 2026
• No need to visit tax office for personal PAN or tax clearance, New Business Age
• About 70 lakh have taken permanent account numbers, Kantipur, 24 August 2025
• Product prices: Quality Computer website, 12 November 2026.