Who needs GST registration? Any business with annual turnover above ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) must register. Certain businesses (e-commerce sellers, interstate suppliers, etc.) must register regardless of turnover. This checklist covers standard registration for proprietors, partnerships, and private limited companies.
1. Business Identity Documents
- PAN Card of Business / Proprietor / Partners / DirectorsMandatory — GST is PAN-linked
- Aadhaar Card of Proprietor / Authorised SignatoryRequired for Aadhaar authentication / e-KYC
- Passport-size photographs of all partners / directors
- Constitution of business (Partnership Deed / MOA & AOA / LLP Agreement)For firms and companies only
- Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership registration (if applicable)
2. Business Address Proof
- If owned: Electricity bill or property tax receipt (latest, not older than 3 months)
- If rented: Rental / Lease Agreement + Owner's electricity bill or property tax receipt
- If rented without agreement: Consent letter from owner + owner's identity proof
- Municipal Khata or allotment letter (for government-allotted premises)
3. Bank Account Details
- Cancelled cheque (with pre-printed name and account number)Or first page of passbook showing account details
- Bank account should be in the name of the business / proprietor
4. Business Details
- HSN codes for goods or SAC codes for services you deal inWe can help you identify the correct codes
- Nature of business: Manufacturer / Trader / Service Provider / E-commerce
- Details of main goods / services with approximate turnover
- States where you have business presence or supply to
5. Digital Signature (Companies & LLPs only)
- Class 3 DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) of authorised signatoryProprietors / partnerships can use Aadhaar OTP instead
6. Additional for Specific Business Types
- E-commerce sellers: Marketplace agreement / seller ID proof
- Importers / Exporters: IEC (Import Export Code) certificate
- Casual Taxable Person: Advance tax deposit required before registration
- Non-resident: Passport + appointment of local authorised representative
💡 Pro Tip from RK Business Partners:
Keep all documents as clear scans in PDF or JPEG format (file size under 1 MB each). The GST portal rejects blurry or oversized uploads — a common reason for delays. Call us and we'll validate your documents before submission.
Keep all documents as clear scans in PDF or JPEG format (file size under 1 MB each). The GST portal rejects blurry or oversized uploads — a common reason for delays. Call us and we'll validate your documents before submission.
7. Process at a Glance
- Step 1: Apply on GST portal (gst.gov.in) — Part A with PAN + mobile + email
- Step 2: OTP verification on mobile and email → TRN (Temporary Reference Number) generated
- Step 3: Complete Part B — upload all documents above
- Step 4: Submit with DSC or Aadhaar OTP
- Step 5: ARN (Application Reference Number) issued — track status online
- Step 6: GST officer reviews — may raise queries within 7 working days
- Step 7: GSTIN (15-digit GST Identification Number) issued — usually 3–7 working days
Need Help With Registration?
RK Business Partners handles the entire GST registration process for you — document collection, portal filing, query responses, and GSTIN follow-up.
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RK Business Partners handles the entire GST registration process for you — document collection, portal filing, query responses, and GSTIN follow-up.
📞 95662 47775 | 💬 WhatsApp Us