Process of GST Registration in India

Step 8 – Fill in Your Business Information

• Enter your Trade Name (this is the name you use for your shop or business — it can be different from the legal name).
• Choose if you want to join the Composition Scheme (Yes/No).
• Mention whether you are a Manufacturer, Service Provider, or any other type.
• Enter the Date your Business Started and the Date when you became liable for GST.
• Select ‘Yes’ and pay the advance tax as per GST rules if you are registering as a Casual Taxable Person.
• Choose the Reason for Registration — for example, if you are an Input Service Distributor or any other reason.
• If you are related to a SEZ (Special Economic Zone), you will need to give SEZ approval details and upload the required documents.
• Fill in details about any Previous Registrations (like CST, Excise, or Service Tax) if you had any.

When you fill a section correctly, the box will turn blue, so you’ll know it’s done!

Step 9 – Add Promoter or Partner Information

• You can add details of up to 10 Promoters or Partners.
• Fill in their Personal Information like Name, Address, Mobile Number, Date of Birth, Gender, PAN, Aadhaar, etc.
• Upload a photo of each person (only 1 MB size allowed, in PDF or JPEG format).
• If a Promoter is also your Primary Authorized Signatory, select the right option.
• Click Save & Continue when done.

Step 10 – Add Authorized Signatory Details

• Now, fill in the details of the person who will handle GST matters (similar to Promoter details).
• If using a GST Practitioner, enter their Enrollment ID.
• If you have an Authorized Representative, just fill in their basic information.

Step 11 – Enter Details for Your Main Business Location.
This is the main place where you run your business — where your important documents and records are kept.
It could be your office, shop, or even your home (if you work from there).
Here’s what you need to do:

• Enter the full address – district, sector/ward, division code, and range code.
• Add your official phone number.
• Mention if the place is rented, owned, or shared.
  Upload the supporting documents:
• If it’s a rented place, upload a rent agreement or No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• If it’s an SEZ (Special Economic Zone) location, upload the SEZ approval too.
• Select the type of business activity done at this place (like manufacturing, trading, etc.).

Important:
If you are applying on behalf of a company under insolvency (CIRP), you must give original registration details too.
Document Upload Tip:

• If you have multiple documents, combine them into one PDF (or JPEG) file.
• Maximum file size allowed: 1 MB
• You can upload up to two files.
• Click Save & Continue once you’re done.

Step 12 – Add Details of Goods and Services

• Now, tell me what goods or services you sell or provide.
• Add up to 5 top goods and 5 top services.
• Pick the right HSN Code (for goods) or SAC Code (for services).

Step 13 – Add Your Bank Account Details (Optional)
You can add up to 10 bank accounts, but it’s optional right now.
(Earlier it was mandatory, but not anymore since December 2018.)
If you skip it now, don’t worry — after getting your GSTIN, the portal will remind you to update your bank details later.
If you choose to add now:

• Enter bank name, branch, account number, and IFSC code.
• Upload a copy of your bank passbook or statement.

Step 14 – Fill State-Specific Information
Depending on your state, you may need to enter:

• Professional Tax Employee Code
• PT Registration Certificate Number
• State Excise License details (if you deal in liquor, etc.)
• Fill in whatever is applicable and Save & Continue.

Step 15 – Aadhaar Authentication
Next, decide if you want to do Aadhaar authentication.
✅ If you complete Aadhaar authentication, the officer usually won’t visit your place for physical verification (makes the process faster!).
Just follow the steps shown — it’s quick and safe.

Step 16 – Final Verification of Application
Now, you need to verify and submit the application.
You can submit it in three ways:

• Using DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) – for Companies/LLPs (mandatory)
• Using e-Sign – OTP will come to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• Using EVC (Electronic Verification Code), OTP will come to your registered mobile number.
• Tick the declaration box and submit!

Step 17 – ARN is Generated

• After submission, you’ll immediately get an Application Reference Number (ARN).
  You’ll also receive it on your registered mobile number and email.
• You can easily track your application status at any time on the GST portal by entering your ARN.

That’s it! You’ve successfully applied for GST registration.
Now just wait for approval.