{"id":12962,"date":"2020-07-16T11:54:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T06:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=12962"},"modified":"2025-02-14T17:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T12:13:43","slug":"documents-required-for-gst-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-gst-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Registration Documents: A Complete Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A taxpayer seeking GST registration implies obtaining GSTIN from the relevant authority to collect tax and avail tax credit on his inward supplies. In this article, we will provide every bit of detail regarding documents required for GST registration. GSTIN, aka <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\" title=\"GST Registration\"><strong>GST registration<\/strong><\/a> number, is a unique 15-digit number furnished by the tax authorities to keep eyes on tax payments and relevant compliance of the registered taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-gst-registration-in-india\/#What_are_the_documents_required_for_GST_Registration\" >What are the documents required for\nGST Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-gst-registration-in-india\/#GST_Registration_Process\" >GST Registration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-gst-registration-in-india\/#Entities_for_mandatory_GST_registration\" >Entities for mandatory GST registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-gst-registration-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_documents_required_for_GST_Registration\"><\/span><strong>What are the documents required for\nGST Registration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-79.png\" alt=\"documents required for GST Registration\" class=\"wp-image-12963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-79.png 679w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-79-300x127.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Bank account details:<\/strong> In the context of\nthe bank related details, the applicant needs to furnish either a copy of the\ncanceled cheque or bank statement. (Format &#8211; JPEG, Size Limit \u2013 100 KB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address proof:<\/strong> An applicant needs to furnish the following documents in the context of address proof:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Receipt related to the property tax. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Municipal Khata copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of the Electricity bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent agreement if the firm is established on the\nrented property. (Note: the rental agreement shall be furnished along with (a),\n(b) or (c)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consent letter or NOC (in case of shared\nproperty) along with (a), (b) or (c)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tabular Brief regarding for GST Registration <\/strong> <strong>Documents for Different Entities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Entity category <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"419\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Documentation for GST registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p>Sole proprietor \/ Individual&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"419\">\n<ul>\n<li>Owner\u2019s PAN card<\/li>\n<li>Owner\u2019s Aadhar card<\/li>\n<li>Owner Photograph (Format &#8211; JPEG, Size Limit \u2013 100 KB)<\/li>\n<li>Credential regarding Bank account*<\/li>\n<li>Proof for the Address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p>Partnership firm (including LLP)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"419\">\n<ul>\n<li>PAN card of all partners along with authorized signatory<\/li>\n<li>Partnership deed copy.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph of the company\u2019s authorized signatories &amp; core partners&nbsp; (Format &#8211; JPEG, Size Limit \u2013 100 KB)<\/li>\n<li>Address proof related to the company\u2019s partners such as Passport, Voters ID, driving license, Aadhar card, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Authorized signatory\u2019s Aadhar card<\/li>\n<li>Copy of document stating the appointment of authorized signatory<\/li>\n<li>Board resolution of LLP<\/li>\n<li>Detail of the Bank account.<\/li>\n<li>Address proof of the firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p>HUF<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"419\">\n<ul>\n<li>HUF\u2019s PAN card<\/li>\n<li>Karta\u2019s PAN card and Aadhar card<\/li>\n<li>Photograph of the entity who owns the business (Format &#8211; JPEG, Size Limit \u2013 100 KB)<\/li>\n<li>Detail regarding Bank account*<\/li>\n<li>Address proof of the firm**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p>Company (Public and Private) (Indian and foreign)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"419\">\n<ul>\n<li>Company\u2019s PAN Card<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of incorporation approved bu MCA<\/li>\n<li>MOA\/AOA<\/li>\n<li>Authorized signatory\u2019s PAN card &amp; Aadhar card.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of address and PAN card of the company\u2019s directors.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph of authorized signatory &amp; directors (Format &#8211; JPEG, Size Limit \u2013 100 KB)<\/li>\n<li>Board resolution appointing authorized signatory \/ Any other proof of appointment of authorized signatory (Format &#8211; JPEG, Size Limit \u2013 100 KB)<\/li>\n<li>Bank account details*<\/li>\n<li>Address proof of the firm**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">\n<p>Society or Trust<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"419\">\n<ul>\n<li>Photograph of Promotor\/ Partners along with PAN Card<\/li>\n<li>Certification related to registration<\/li>\n<li>Pan Card related to society\/Trust\/Club<\/li>\n<li>Bank statement<\/li>\n<li>Address proof of the office :<\/li>\n<li>Copy of electricity bill or property tax receipt<\/li>\n<li>Rented office \u2013 NOC &amp; Rent agreement from the owner<\/li>\n<li>Letter of authorization regarding authorized signatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cancellation-gst-registration-in-india\/\">Cancellation of GST Registration in India: Full guide\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Registration_Process\"><\/span>GST Registration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST\nRegistration can be availed through the online portal powered by Central Govt.\nHere the steps for the registration for GST. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The applicant needs to furnish the following documents regarding part A of Form GST REG-01 on the <strong>GSTN portal<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The verification of the PAN is done on this portal.\nMeanwhile, the OTP is used as the medium for the verification of the phone\nnumber and email address. Once the verification process reached its completion,\nan application reference number is sent to the applicant\u2019s mobile number and\nemail. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An acknowledgment regarding FORM GST REG-02 is issued\nto the applicant through an electronic medium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The applicant needs to complete the remaining\nformalities by filling up Part-B of Form GST REG-01 and furnishing the\napplication reference number. The applicant requires attaching these documents\nand finally submitting the form. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In case if some more detail is needed, Form GST REG-03\nwill be rolled out. The applicant needs to address this particular form by\nfilling the relevant detail. It is important to note that this action should be\ncomplete within the 7 working days from the date of receipt of Form GST REG-03.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have\nfurnished all the relevant detail through GST REG-01 or Form GST REG-04, the\nregistration certificate as per Form GST REG-06 will be issued to the applicant\nthat will also support the additional place of business along with the\nprinciple place. For instance, if a taxpayer has several business verticles\noperating within the state, then the taxpayer is eligible to file an\nindependent registration application in Form GST REG-01 corresponding to every\nbusiness verticles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the details submitted are not up to the mark, the registration application will be canceled using Form GST REG-05. The applicant exercising deduction of TDS or collect TCS can opt for registration via Form GST REG-07. However, if the authority finds some invalid element in the furnished information, then the cancellation of the application becomes apparent. It&#8217;s extremely vital for the firms to get registered in order to conduct their services with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entities_for_mandatory_GST_registration\"><\/span><strong>Entities for mandatory GST registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Inter-state supplier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A non-resident <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entities who engaged with business activity on behalf of some other person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-commerce client <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies exercising e-commerce websites for product retailing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies involved in the sale of service of other clients who are acting a partner as well. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documentation is a delicate process in the GST registration; thus, the margin of error is quite high here. The applicant must furnish the document to the authority via an online portal, as mentioned above. Let us know if you need some aid regarding the documents required for GST Registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/obtain-gst-registration-in-india\/\">How To Obtain GST Registration in India?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A taxpayer seeking GST registration implies obtaining GSTIN from the relevant authority to collect tax and avail tax credit on his inward supplies. In this article, we will provide every bit of detail regarding documents required for GST registration. GSTIN, aka GST registration number, is a unique 15-digit number furnished by the tax authorities to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":12974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[768],"acf":{"service_id":"333"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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