FAQ on GST Registration
Yes, you can voluntarily register for GST even if your turnover is below the threshold. This would be beneficial if you want to claim ITC (input tax credit) or want to do business with registered GST vendors.
Before you apply for a GST Registration as a normal taxpayer, it is mandatory to obtain a PAN. Apply your PAN first.
To apply for a new registration, you must have
- PAN of your business
- E-mail Id & Mobile Number (OTP Needed)
- Proof of constitution of your business
- Proof of promoters/partners /Directors (in case of Pvt Ltd Company)
- Principal place of business proof
- Details of Primary Authorized Signatory
- Authorized Signatories including photographs and proof of appointment
- Digital Signature (Class 3)
It usually takes 4-5 working days to get a GST registration certificate after submitting the application. However, it may take longer if there are any issues with the application or if additional documents are required.
Yes, co-working space can be a principal place of business. In that case, you need to select “SHARED ” as the Nature of Possession of Premises unless you have a valid (registered) sub-let agreement with the provider of the co-working space.
Apart from one principal place of business, you can add additional places of business without any limit.
Yes, e-commerce operators are required to register for GST, regardless of their turnover.
No, you don’t need to submit hard copies of documents as the new registration is paperless and online.
Yes, all documents must be in either PDF or JPEG format. All photographs must be in JPEG format and the file size should not exceed 100 KB.
Documents file size should NOT exceed 1 MB (500 KB in case of bank statements/first page of passbook, 100 KB in case of lease/rent agreement or Electricity bill copy).
No, there is no government fee prescribed for GST registration.
Yes, New Registration Application can’t be submitted without selecting a Primary Authorised Signatory.
Valid e-mail id and mobile number of the Primary Authorised Signatory should be given.