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How to Register for GST

Documents required to complete GST Registration

 

i) PAN card.

ii) Aadhaar card.

iii) Business address proof.

iv) Bank account statement and canceled cheque.

v) Incorporation Certificate or business registration proof.

vi) Digital Signature.

vii) Director’s or Promoter’s ID proof, address proof, and photographs.

viii) Letter of Authorisation or Board Resolution from Authorised Signatory.

 

 

 STEPS:-

 

Step 1 – Go to the GST portal. Click on Register Now under Taxpayers (Normal)

Step 2 – Enter the following details in Part A –

Select New Registration

i) In the drop-down under I am a – select Taxpayer

ii) Select State and District from the drop-down

iii) Enter the Name of Business and PAN of the business

iv) Key in the Email Address and Mobile Number. The registered email id and mobile number will receive the OTPs.

v) Click on Proceed.

 

Step 3 – Enter the OTP received on the email and mobile. Click on Continue. If you have not received the OTP click on Resend OTP.

Step 4 – You will receive the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) now. This will also be sent to your email and mobile. Note down the TRN.

Step 5 – Once again go to the GST portal. Click on Register Now.

Step 6 – Select Temporary Reference Number (TRN). Enter the TRN and the captcha code and click on Proceed.

Step 7 – You will receive an OTP on the registered mobile and email. Enter the OTP and click on Proceed

Step 8 -You will see that the status of the application is shown as drafts. Click on Edit Icon.

Step 9 – Part B has 10 sections. Fill in all the details and submit appropriate documents.

List of documents you need to keep handy while applying for GST registration-

i) Photographs

ii) Constitution of the taxpayer

iii) Proof for the place of business

iv) Bank account details

v) Authorization form

Step 10 – Once all the details are filled in go to the Verification page. Tick on the declaration and submit the application using any of the following ways –

Companies must submit an application using DSC

Using e-Sign – OTP will be sent to Aadhaar registered number

Using EVC – OTP will be sent to the registered mobile

 

Step 11 – A success message is displayed and Application Reference Number(ARN) is sent to registered email and mobile.

 

 

You can check the ARN status for your registration by entering the ARN in GST Portal.

 

 

 

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Types of GST Registration

Under the GST Act, GST Registration can be of various types. It is vital that you are aware of the different types of GST Registration before selecting the appropriate one. The different types of GST Registration are:

 

i) Normal Taxpayer:-

Most businesses in India fall under this category. You need not provide any deposit to become a normal taxpayer. There is also no expiry date for taxpayers who fall under this category.

ii) Casual Taxable Person:-

Individuals who wish to set up a seasonal shop or stall can opt for this category. You must deposit an advance amount that is equal to the expected GST liability during the time the stall or seasonal shop is operational. The duration of the GST Registration under this category is 3 months and it can be extended or renewed.

iii) Composition Taxpayer: 

Apply for this if you wish to obtain the GST Composition Scheme. You will have to deposit a flat under this category. The input tax credit cannot be obtained under this category.

iv) Non-Resident Taxable Person: 

If you live outside India, but supply goods to individuals who stay in India, opt for this type of GST Registration. Similar to the Casual Taxable Person type, you must pay a deposit equal to the expected GST liability during the time the GST registration is active. The duration for this type of GST registration is usually 3 months, but it can be extended or renewed at the type of expiry.

v) Special Economic Zone Developer

vi) GST TDS Deductor – Government Entities

vii) UN Embassy/ Body/ other notified individuals

viii) Special Economic Zone Unit

ix) GST TDS Collector – E-commerce Companies

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