{"id":13636,"date":"2020-07-25T15:15:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T09:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=13636"},"modified":"2025-02-14T18:04:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T12:34:15","slug":"apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for GST registration certificate online?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As per the GST provisions, the taxable entities must avail GSTIN if their yearly turnover surpasses the threshold limit, i.e., Rs. 40 lakh. required to complete the GST process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST portal is the medium where the registration formalities are performed and approved. A taxpayer needs to log in to this portal, complete the required form, and submit the same along with necessary documents. If an entity continues to conduct its business activities in the absence of GSTIN, he\/she will force to confront specific penalties. In short, it\u2019s an offense to engage with the supply of non-exempted goods and services in the absence of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\" title=\"GST Registration\"><strong>GST registration<\/strong><\/a>. <\/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\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/#Steps_involved_in_the_GST_Registration_certificate\" >Steps involved in the GST Registration certificate<\/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\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/#Class_of_taxpayers_under_GST_Registration_certificate\" >Class of taxpayers under GST Registration certificate<\/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\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/#GST_Registration_Certificate_is_Mandatory\" >GST Registration Certificate is Mandatory<\/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\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/#Documentation_for_GST_Registration\" >Documentation for GST Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/#Penalty_on_violating_GST_Registration\" >Penalty on violating GST Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-gst-registration-certificate-online\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_involved_in_the_GST_Registration_certificate\"><\/span>Steps involved in the GST Registration certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-120.png\" alt=\"GST Registration certificate\" class=\"wp-image-13637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-120.png 549w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-120-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First of all, open your browser and visit &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.gst.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move your cursor to the top menu to select \u201cServices.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select \u201cRegistration\u201d&gt;\u201d New Registration.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the next window, you will come across the various blank fields. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To get started, explore the drop-down menu given under \u201cI am a\u201d and select one option from the given alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Taxpayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax\ndeductor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax\ncollector (e-commerce)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GST\npractitioner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Resident\nTaxable Person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United\nNation body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulate\nor embassy of a foreign country. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other\nNotified Persons. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-resident\nonline service providers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Next, select your state from the drop-down menu for which you want GSTIN. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cdistrict\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide your legal name of the business in the relevant field. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, enter your email id, PAN, &amp; Mobile number. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cProceed\u201d to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the following window, enter the OTP in the respective box for account verification. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8216;Proceed.&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Temporary Reference Number (TRN) shall pop up on the screen. Note this number. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-121-e1595669848688.png\" alt=\"Temporary Reference Number\" class=\"wp-image-13638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-121-e1595669848688.png 577w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-121-e1595669848688-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Revisit\nthis portal and select Temporary Reference Number from the \u201cServices\u201d option. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter\nyour TRN in the given field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide\nthe captcha details and click &#8220;search.&#8221;&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now\nwithin a matter of minute, you will receive an OTP on your phone and email ID.\nAll you need to enter this OTP on the next page and tap \u201cProceed.\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now the\nportal will automatically generate the application status on the following\npage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head over\nto the right side, click the Edit icon. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A page\nwill appear on your screen that will ask you to fill some mandatory fields and\nsubmit the following documents. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof\nregarding Business address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank\ndetails, such as IFSC code and account number. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorization\nform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The taxpayer\u2019s constitutions <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reach out\nfor the \u2018Verification\u2019 page and determine the declaration. Then use one of the\nfollowing methods for the submission of the application. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>e-Sign\nmethod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EVC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/dsc-registration\" title=\"DSC Registration\">Digital Signature Certificate<\/a><\/strong> (DSC), in the case of the company, is applying for registration. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once\ncompleted, the feedback message will be furnished by the portal on your screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nApplication Reference Number will be forwarded to the email id and the phone\nnumber. The ARN is typically used to check the GST registration certificate\nstatus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/revocation-of-cancellation-of-gst-registration-online\/\">\nRevocation of Cancellation of GST Registration\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Class_of_taxpayers_under_GST_Registration_certificate\"><\/span>Class of taxpayers under GST Registration certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not accustomed to GST provisions,\nthen you might get confused with the categories of GST registration. To ease\nout this complexity, check out the following list to become familiar with\ndifferent types of GST Registration.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal Taxpayer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a standard category that encompasses\nmost businesses pan India. You do not have to address any financial obligation\nto become normal taxpayers. This category defies any provision of expiration\ndate pertaining to the taxpayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casual Taxable Person<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals who are willing to reap some\nincome through seasonal-based businesses can opt for this category. Here, a\ndeposit has to be submitted in the form of an advance, equivalent to GST\nliability at the time the business is activated. The tenure of 3 months is\ngiven under this category, which can be renewed or extended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composition Taxpayer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opt this category, if you are willing to be a\npart of the GST Composition Scheme. The access to this scheme is limited to\nthose who deal with the supply of exempted goods and not makes inter-state\nsupplies. Also, keep in mind that this scheme does not have any provision for\nthe input tax credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-Resident Taxable Person <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are residing at an overseas location and supplying goods to Indian customers, opt for this category. Just like the Casual Taxable Person type, this category also demands a deposit equivalent to the GST liability during the active state of GST registration. The tenure offered by this category to the taxpayer is three months. Once expired, the taxpayer can renew this category without any hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Registration_Certificate_is_Mandatory\"><\/span>GST Registration Certificate is Mandatory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals\nregistered previous tax reforms such as VAT or excise duty. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\ntaxable person leaving in overseas location and Casual Taxable Person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals\naddressing tax liabilities under the reverse charge mechanism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All\ne-commerce aggregators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses\nare generating turnover above the threshold limit, i.e., Rs.40 lakh. In the\ncase of special states, the threshold limit of Rs.10 lakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISD and\nagents of a supplier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals\nusing e-commerce aggregator to supply exempted goods and services. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overseas\nindividuals are providing value-added courses &amp; information via an online\nportal to Indian customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documentation_for_GST_Registration\"><\/span>Documentation for GST Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the checklist of the documents for GST\nRegistration certificate. Those are as follows:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PAN card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar\ncard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address\nproof of the business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank\ndetails such as account statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canceled\ncheque.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration\nproof of the business or Incorporation Certificate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital\nSignature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID,\naddress proof of the company\u2019s members such as prompter or directors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of\nAuthorization from Authorized Signatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_on_violating_GST_Registration\"><\/span>Penalty on violating GST Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If the\ntaxpayers fail to pay tax in a timely manner, then penalties of 10% of the due\namount will be levied on the defaulters. Moreover, the minimum penalty threshold,\nin this case, is Rs, 10,000. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A penalty\nof 100% of the due tax amount will be levied on the person who is not being\nregistered and intentionally strives to bypass the GST tax provision. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GST offers better coverage and ensures no tax leakage as compared to the old tax regime. With an online portal in place, it\u2019s easy for the taxpayer to apply for GST in no time. The online GST registration seeks negligible paperwork, and it advances on the cutting-edge verification system. If you have any issues concerning to apply for GST registration certificate online, then <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz<\/strong><\/a> legal experts shall be happy to help you with this.<\/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\/eligibility-criteria-for-gst-registration-india\/\">A Complete Guide on Eligibility Criteria for GST Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As per the GST provisions, the taxable entities must avail GSTIN if their yearly turnover surpasses the threshold limit, i.e., Rs. 40 lakh. required to complete the GST process. The GST portal is the medium where the registration formalities are performed and approved. A taxpayer needs to log in to this portal, complete the required [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":13644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[798],"acf":{"service_id":"68"},"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. Earlier, he was working as a tax consultant in a financial firm, but his interest in writing drives him to pursue a career in the writing field.","postViews":6377,"readingTime":4,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13636"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13636"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68721,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13636\/revisions\/68721"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}