GST registration documents

Hello, In this blog, we will discuss GST registration documents and list of documents.

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The process of GST registration is not the short process that we think. It is a lengthy process that requires business-related documents for registration. For registration, you have to submit different types of documents based on your business.

Here you can find the documents required for registration for sole proprietorships/ individuals, partnership deed, private limited, public limited, and one person company HUF and trust, club, and society.

Why is the GST registration necessary and who should register for it?

GST registration is necessary to register your business entity under GSTIN and get the 15 digits of your unique identification number from your tax authorities. It will be helpful to avail of the Input Tax Credit (ITC) and to do the collection of GST.  

Any business with a turnover of Rs.40 lakh and above should register for GST. But for the north-eastern, the turnover limit is Rs.10 lakh. Additionally, individuals also have to register for GST. Such as 

  • All operators who are handling e-commerce, 
  • Distributors of input services, non-residential,
  •  Inter-state suppliers, 
  • Aggregators who are providing the service under trade and new brands, 
  • And individuals who are eligible for a tax deduction under section 37, 
  • Individuals with the taxability for the reverse charge, 
  • Suppliers of goods and services on behalf of other registered taxpayers in the capacity of agent, 
  • Other groups of individuals were notified by the state and central government as per the GST Council recommendation.
  • Goods and service providers of Intra-state with a turnover of Rs.20 to 40 lakhs should register for GST. Also, intra-state suppliers should register for GST.

 

List of documents required for GST registration

Below is the list of documents for GST registration that you must provide based on your business type.

Documents required for Sole Proprietorship/Individual –  

  • PAN Card of  Proprietor
  • Aadhar Card of Proprietor 
  • Address Proof of  Proprietor
  • Photo of  Proprietor
  • Bank Details 

Documents required for partnership deed/LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) agreement –

  • PAN Cards of partners
  • Aadhar Card of authorised signatory
  • Address Proof of  partners
  • Photos 
  • Business details address proof 
  • Partnership deed
  • Letter of authorization
  • Registration proof of LLP
  • Bank details
  • Copy of board resolution of LLP

Documents required for private limited, public limited, one person (Indian & Foreign) – 

  • PAN Cards of Directors 
  • Aadhar Card of Directors
  • PAN card of authorised person (Company)
  • Photos of Directors 
  • Letter of authorisation 
  • Incorporation certificate
  • Business address proof
  • Bank details
  • Board resolution appointing authorised signatory
  • Memorandum of association/ article of association 

Documents required for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)- 

  • PAN Card of Karta
  • Aadhar Card of Karta
  • Photos 
  • PAN Card of HUF
  • HUF deed
  • Business address proof
  • Letter of authorisation
  • Bank details

Document required for society/ Trust or Club – 

  • PAN Card of trustees 
  • Aadhar Card of trustees 
  • Photos 
  • Certificate of registration
  • PAN Card of Trust/club & society 
  • Business address proof
  • Letter of authorisation
  • Bank details

This is the end of our discussion on the GST registration documents. Let’s know your other questions and opinions on this topic. Mention below the comment box.

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