GST Portal Login Guide: A Guide to Take You Through the GST Registration Process

A proprietorship opting for GST registration has to provide the below documents:

• Proof of constitution of business
• Photo of stakeholder
• Photo of authorised signatory
• Proof of appointment of Authorised signatory like letter of authorization
• Proof of principal place of business such as electricity bill, lease agreement, property tax receipt etc.

A partnership firm has to submit the below list of documents at the time of GST portal registration:

• Proof of constitution of business such as partnership deed
• Photo of stakeholder such as promoter or partner
• Photo of authorised signatory
• Proof of appointment of authorized signatory such as letter of authorization
• Proof of principal place of business such as electricity bill, municipal khata copy, property tax receipt etc.

The documentation required for GST portal registration by HUF is quite similar to those required for the above 2 categories of tax payers. These include:

• Proof of constitution of business such as partnership deed
• Photo of stakeholder such as promoter or partner
• Photo of authorised signatory
• Proof of appointment of authorized signatory such as letter of authorization or copy of resolution passed by managing committee/board of directors and acceptance letter
• Proof of principal place of business such as electricity bill, municipal khata copy, property tax receipt etc.

Key documents that a public limited company needs to submit in order to complete GST portal registration include:

• Certificate of Incorporation as proof of constitution of business
• Photo of stakeholder such as promoter or partner
• Photo of authorised signatory
• Letter of authorization or copy of resolution passed by managing committee/board of directors and acceptance letter as proof of appointment of authorized signatory
• Electricity bill, municipal khata copy, property tax receipt etc. as proof of principal place of business
• The above list of documents is for illustrative purposed only and the complete list of documents required for GST registration for different types of applicant is available on the official GST website.

Step 3- On the next page you will see the below registration form:

Step 4- Write the name and PAN number of the business

Step 5- Enter the email address and the mobile number. You will receive the OTP on the registered number

Step 6- Enter the OTPs received and continue on GST portal login

Step 7- Once you successfully enter the OTP, you will receive the 15-digit TRN (Temporary Reference Number) and start the second part of registration.

Step 8- Now go to the New Registration portal and select the temporary reference number as shown below:

Step 9- Enter the TRN and the captcha code on the GST portal login

Step 10- Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile and the official email.

Step 11- You can check the application status and click on the edit button

Now start the part B of the registration process on GST portal login -

Step 12- In the business section, fill the trade name, its constitution, and its district

Step 13- In case you are opting for the composition scheme, please click on the composition box and provide your details as a manufacturer or a service provider

Step 14- Fill in the date of commencement of your business. Select the right option for the registration type.

Step 15- Other details you will need to provide in part B include information such as:

• Applicable HSN/SAC Code
• Applicable commissionerate, ward, range selection
• Add additional places of business in addition to primary place of business in the same state, etc.

As you fill out the different parts of the form online, the completed portion will turn blue, indicating that the section is filled.

Step 16- In the promoter section, you can fill in the details of up to 10 business partners or promoter

Step 17- Fill in all the sections mentioned in the table

Step 18- Once you have filled in all the details, visit the verification section page, click on the declaration, and submit your GST application by selecting any of the three different mediums-

• All the LLPs and companies should submit the application via DSC
• Via e-signature- an OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar registered number
• Via EVC- an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
Step 19- Once you apply successfully, you will get the Application Reference Number on your registered mobile and email.

Step 5- Now you can check the registration status on your screen

Here are the different registration statuses and their meanings-

• Provisional- this indicates that your application has not been filled.
• Pending for verification- this indicates that your application has been filled. However, it’s not verified yet
• Validation against error- this indicates that your PAN details do not match the details given by the IT department. Rectify your error.
• Migrated- this indicates that your application to migrate to GST has been successfully initiated
• Cancelled- this indicates that your application process has failed. This may happen if there’s an application error or your case does not comply with the GST laws.

Step 3- Click on the first-time login option

Step 4- Enter the provisional ID/ UIN/ GSTIN

Step 5- Enter password

Step 6- Enter the captcha and then hit login

Step 7- On the GST portal login new credentials page, enter the username of your choice

Step 8- Create a new password. Re-enter the password to confirm

Step 9- Submit now