Documents Required for GST Registration

Address Proof, ID proof along with Photo ID of the applicant are required for GST registration in India. Additionally, a Board Resolution and partnership deed are required in case of a company and partnership.

Address Proof

Address Proof

Address Proof

Photo Identity

Sales and Purchase Bills

Bank Details

Identity Proof

Identity Proof

In case of an Individual/Sole Proprietor

Applicants Details

Photo Identity

One passport size photograph of the applicant needs to be attached to the registration form.

Address Proof

Utility bill of the applicant will work as an address proof. The following will be acceptable: 

  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Landline Bill

ID Proof

Aadhar card and Voter Id of the applicant will act as Identity proof

Remember: The applicant needs to submit PAN card separately and will not act as identity proof.

Registered Office Proof

  • Non-Objection certificate(NOC) from the owner of the property.
  • Rent agreement if in case the premise is rented.
  • If you own the property then sale deed 

Digital Signature Certificate

Every GST registration requires Class-2 DSC to sign the GST registration form. Hence if you are applying for GST yourself you should possess a class 2 registration before submitting the form.

In Case of a Company

ID proof of the Directors

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhar Card
  • Voter ID

Registered Office Proof

  • Rent Agreement if the premises is rented
  • NOC from the owner of the property
  • If you own the property then electricity bill and water bill
  • Property tax Receipt

Bank Statement

  •  Cancelled Cheque
  • Recent Bank Statement (not more than 2 months old)

In Case of a Foreign Company

A company that is incorporated outside India and has a place of business in India or by itself or through an agent needs to provide following documents along with the common documents for companies.

Photo ID

  • Of the stakeholder
  •  Authorised Signatory

Proof of Constitution of business

  • Certificate of establishment

Proof of Principle place of business

  • Electricity Bill
  • Legal ownership of the document
  • Property tax receipt

Details of Bank Account

  • The first page of passbook
  • Bank Statement
  • Cancelled Cheque

Proof of appointment of Authorised Signatory

  • Letter of Authorisation
  • Copy of board resolution passed by managing Committee
  • Acceptance letter

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