Documents Required for GST Registration

To register under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, businesses need to submit specific documents based on their business type. Below is a list of essential documents required for GST registration:


1. For Proprietorship Firms

  • PAN card of the proprietor

  • Aadhaar card of the proprietor

  • Address proof (Electricity bill, rent agreement, or property tax receipt)

  • Bank account details (Cancelled cheque or bank statement)


2. For Partnership Firms

  • PAN cards of the firm and all partners

  • Partnership deed

  • Address proof of the firm (Electricity bill, rent agreement, or ownership documents)

  • Aadhaar card and address proof of all partners

  • Bank details (Cancelled cheque or bank statement)


3. For Private Limited Companies/LLPs

  • PAN card of the company/LLP

  • Certificate of incorporation

  • Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA)

  • Address proof of the registered office (Electricity bill, rent agreement, or ownership proof)

  • PAN, Aadhaar, and address proof of directors/authorized signatory

  • Bank account details (Cancelled cheque or bank statement)


4. For Individuals & Sole Proprietors

  • PAN card and Aadhaar card

  • Address proof (Utility bill, rental agreement, or property documents)

  • Bank account details (Cancelled cheque or bank statement)


5. For Trusts & Societies

  • PAN card of the trust/society

  • Registration certificate of the trust/society

  • Trust deed

  • Address proof of the organization

  • PAN, Aadhaar, and address proof of trustees


Additional Documents (If Applicable)

  • Authorization letter (For authorized signatory)

  • Digital signature (For companies and LLPs)

  • Letter of authorization (For business representatives)


Conclusion

Providing the correct documents ensures a smooth GST registration process. Businesses must verify and upload scanned copies of the required documents while applying through the GST Portal. Keeping all necessary paperwork ready helps in avoiding delays in registration approval.

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