How Can You Register for GST Online?


As per the newly implemented GST laws, any business in India indulged in supply of goods or services exceeding the value of RS. 20 lakhs should seek GST registration. The limit of turnover is Rs. 10 lakhs for the North eastern and hilly states. The businesses that need to register for GST online include the persons already registered under the previous tax laws, a business transferred to someone, inter-state supplier of goods or services, casual taxable persons, non-resident taxable persons, agents of the suppliers, e-commerce operators, suppliers of e-commerce aggregators, input service distributors, businesses supplying OIDAR services, and those paying taxes under reverse charge mechanism.

How Much Time Does It Take to Register for GST?

Usually, GST registration can take 2-6 working days. You need to file the application with the department for completing the verification.

Why Register Under GST?

There are many benefits of this registration. With this, a taxpayer gets authorised to collect the taxes from the customers and pass the tax credit of the taxes paid to them. Also, you can claim input tax credit on the tax paid to the suppliers and use the same amount to pay the due taxes.

What is the Procedure for Applying Online?

The procedure for online registration is simple and it takes less time. Firstly, you need to visit the GST portal and click on the Register Now tab under Taxpayers.

Next, fill all the details in Part A. Under this form, you need to select a New Registration. In the drop-down given under ‘I am’, select Taxpayer. Select the state and district and enter the name as well as PAN number of your business. Give the email address and mobile number for receiving OTPs.

Finally, click on ‘Proceed’ button.

Under the next step to register for GST online, you need to enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number and email id. Click on ‘Continue’ Button. You can resend OTP if not received.

You will get a temporary reference number or TRN that will be sent to your registered email and mobile number. Go back to the GST portal again and click on the ‘Register Now’.

Select the TRN tab and enter the number generated. Enter the Captcha code and click on Proceed. Again, you will receive an OTP. Enter this number and proceed. The status of your application will be shown as drafts now.

In Part B, you need to submit the documents required. These include photos, constitution of taxpayers, bank details, proof of the place of business, and authorisation form. Now, go to Verification page, tick the declaration and submit your application. You will get a success message and an Application Reference Number will be sent to the registered mobile and email. It is an easy process to complete.

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