Documents required for Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration

Posted by Ananya Nair on February 23rd, 2021

Any entity of a person in India that supplies goods or services anywhere in the country with an annual turnover over Rs40 lakhs is required to have a GST registration.

The document for GST registration depends on the type of business or constitution. Below you will find the list of document required for GST registration in India.

Photograph of Owner/Authorized Signatories: Passport sized photos of all owners, partners, and authorized signatories are a must for GST registration.

PAN Card: Any form of GST registration will require the PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the authorized signatories/applicant (Directors, Partners, Proprietors, etc.) An Aadhar card is also an important document for GST registration of individuals or sole proprietors, in addition to the owner’s PAN card.

Phone Number & Email ID: A valid contact number along with an email address for the Primary Authorized Signatory is required during the GST registration process.

Bank Account Details: Bank Account details are not mandatory at the time of applying for GST registration. It can be subsequently added by filing an amendment application at the time of the first login. The IFSC code or  first and last pages of your passbook  or a bank statement documents can be provided to update the bank accounts details that are used to run the business.

Proof of Place of Business: A Principal Place of Business is the central location from where a taxpayer's business is conducted and the business's records and accounts are stored. Any document that shows proof of ownership for the premises, such as a recent property tax receipt, a copy of the municipal khata or a copy of an electricity bill.

To register for GST, you need declare the details of such as mobile number, PAN number, aadhar number, email address and state in part A of FORM GST REG-01 on the common portal. The specific requirements of Documents to be submitted to GST portal depend on the status of business. However for any query related to registration services, you can get in touch with any registration specialist for more guidance.