GST REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
New registration in Form GST REG-01 on the GST portal · FY 2025-26
Constitution & Identity
- ☐ PAN of the business / proprietor / company
- ☐ Aadhaar of proprietor / partners / directors for e-KYC authentication
- ☐ Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement as applicable
- ☐ Passport-size photographs of proprietor, partners or directors
Principal Place of Business
- ☐ Latest electricity bill / municipal tax receipt / property tax receipt
- ☐ Rent or lease agreement if premises are rented
- ☐ No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner where required
- ☐ Address proof for each additional place of business
Bank & Signatory
- ☐ Cancelled cheque or first page of passbook / bank statement
- ☐ Letter of Authorisation / Board resolution for the authorised signatory
- ☐ Digital Signature (DSC) for companies and LLPs
- ☐ Valid email and mobile number for OTP verification
Classification
- ☐ Determine turnover threshold (Rs. 40 lakh goods / Rs. 20 lakh services)
- ☐ Select correct HSN / SAC codes for goods and services supplied
- ☐ Decide between regular scheme and composition scheme
- ☐ Complete Aadhaar authentication or opt for physical verification
Respond to any REG-03 clarification notice within 7 working days in Form REG-04; the GSTIN is normally issued within 7-30 working days of a clean application.