Format of NOC and (Vs.) consent letter





Format of NOC vs. Consent Letter for GST Registration

When applying for GST registration in India, a business must provide valid proof of its place of business. If the property is not owned by the applicant, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a Consent Letter from the owner or legal occupant is required. Many applicants are confused about the difference between these two documents and their formats. In this blog, we will explain the difference between an NOC and a Consent Letter, when to use them, and provide sample formats for both.

NOC vs. Consent Letter: Key Differences

FeatureNo Objection Certificate (NOC)Consent Letter
PurposeGrants permission to use the premises for businessConfirms the owner’s consent for business operations
Issued ByProperty owner or legal occupantProperty owner or person in possession
Legal WeightageStronger legal backing, often notarizedSimpler declaration, usually not notarized
UsageRequired when clear ownership proof existsUsed when ownership is unclear, or informal arrangement exists
Preferred ForRented/leased propertiesProperties under informal use (e.g., family-owned, shared property)

Format of No Objection Certificate (NOC)

[To be printed on the letterhead of the property owner (if applicable)]





NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE


To,

The GST Officer,

[Jurisdiction Address]


Subject: No Objection Certificate for GST Registration


I, [Owner’s Name], son/daughter of [Parent’s Name], residing at [Owner’s Address], hereby certify that I am the lawful owner of the property located at:


[Business Address]


I have no objection to the applicant, [Business Name] through [Applicant’s Name], using the above premises for conducting their business activities and registering it under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act.


Property Details:

Type: [Owned/Rented/Leased]

Property Identification Number (if any): [Provide Details]


I confirm that I have no objections to this arrangement. This certificate is issued for the purpose of GST registration.


Signature: ____________  

Name: ________________  

Date: ________________  

Contact Number: _______






Format of Consent Letter

[Can be printed on plain paper, notarization is optional]





CONSENT LETTER


To,

The GST Officer,

[Jurisdiction Address]


Subject: Consent Letter for GST Registration


I, [Owner’s Name], son/daughter of [Parent’s Name], residing at [Owner’s Address], hereby provide my consent to [Applicant’s Name], proprietor of [Business Name], to use the premises located at:


[Business Address]


for the purpose of business operations and GST registration.


I confirm that I have no objections to the said business being operated from my premises.


Signature: ____________  

Name: ________________  

Date: ________________  

Contact Number: _______





Which One Should You Use?

  • Use NOC if the property owner has clear ownership documents and wants to give formal permission.

  • Use Consent Letter when the business is running from a place with an informal arrangement, such as a relative’s or friend’s property.

Both documents help in smooth GST registration and prevent any legal complications. If you have further queries, feel free to ask in the comments!

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