Here is a step-by-step guide on how to complete registration process online on the GST Portal–
Step 1 – Go to GST portal. Click on Register Now under Taxpayers (Normal)
Step 2 – Enter the following details in Part A –
- Select New Registration
- In the drop-down under I am a – select Taxpayer
- Select State and District from the drop down
- Enter the Name of Business and PAN of the business
- Key in the Email Address and Mobile Number. The registered email id and mobile number will receive the OTPs.
- 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 GST portal.
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.
Step 9 –
Part B has 10 sections. Fill in all the details and submit appropriate documents.
Here is the list of documents you need to keep handy while applying for GST registration-
⦁ Photographs
⦁ Constitution of the taxpayer
⦁ Proof for the place of business
⦁ Bank account details
⦁ 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 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.
- Take input tax credit.
- Make interstate sales without restrictions.
- Limited compliance for Composition dealers.
- Lesser Tax Liability.
- Reduction in logistics cost and time taken across states.
- Higher exemptions to new businesses.
- Making it easier to do business.
- It increases the proximity of our tax system to the global tax system..