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New GST registration, REG-01

  • You need a GSTIN once your turnover crosses the limit or your type of business makes registration compulsory.
  • Deadline: Within 30 days of becoming liable (Sec 25(1)); casual and non-resident persons at least 5 days before starting business
  • Done in Application filed within 1 working day of complete documents; approval usually 3 to 7 working days, up to 30 days if physical verification is flagged
  • Prepared by your Savvy, checked by a CA
  1. PAN of business or proprietor
  2. What is your turnover so far this year
  3. Check liability and choose route
  4. ARN acknowledgement
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Answer in brief

You need a GSTIN once your turnover crosses the limit or your type of business makes registration compulsory. We check which route fits, prepare the address and identity papers so the officer has nothing to query, file REG-01, guide you through Aadhaar or biometric checks, and answer any query until the certificate is issued.

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From the official sources

What the law says, and what trips people up

From the official portal's manuals and FAQs, with the source for each point.

The law

  • CGST Act 2017, Sec 22(1)

    Registration needed once aggregate turnover in a year exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special category States); can be raised to ₹40 lakh for suppliers of goods only, by notificationSource

  • CGST Act 2017, Sec 25(1), 25(2), 25(3)

    Apply within 30 days of becoming liable, in every State where liable; one registration per State with separate registrations allowed for multiple places; voluntary registration allowedSource

  • CGST Act 2017, Sec 25(6) to 25(6D)

    PAN is required; Aadhaar authentication of individuals and specified persons of non-individual applicants, with notified exemptionsSource

  • CGST Rules 2017, Rule 8

    Part A with PAN, mobile and email OTP gives a TRN; Part B filed with documents; acknowledgement in REG-02; under Rule 8(4A) risk-flagged or non-Aadhaar applicants give biometrics, photo and original documents at a Facilitation CentreSource

  • CGST Rules 2017, Rule 9

    Approval within 7 working days; 30 days with physical verification where Aadhaar not done or risk-flagged; query in REG-03, reply in REG-04 within 7 working days; rejection in REG-05; deemed approval if officer does not actSource

  • CGST Rules 2017, Rules 9A and 14A (Notification 18/2025-Central Tax, 31 October 2025, from 1 November 2025)

    Rule 9A: system grant within 3 working days on risk analysis. Rule 14A: optional route for applicants whose monthly output tax on B2B supplies is up to ₹2,50,000; Aadhaar mandatory; grant in 3 working days; one such registration per PAN per State; exit through REG-32Source

  • CGST Act 2017, Sec 122(1)

    Failure to take registration when liable: penalty of ₹10,000 or the tax involved, whichever is higherSource

  • Government fee

    No government fee for GST registration on the portal; the tutorial lists no fee step before submission. Source: https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/userguide/registration/Apply_for_Registration_Normal_Taxpayer.htm . Casual taxable persons pay an advance tax deposit before the acknowledgement issues (Rule 8). Source: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/content/html/tax_repository/gst/rules/cgst_rules/active/chapter3/rule8_v1.00.html

  • Late fee or penalty

    No late fee for applying late, but a person who should have registered faces a penalty of ₹10,000 or the tax involved, whichever is higher, under Sec 122(1), plus tax and interest from the date of liability. Source: https://www.mastersindia.co/blog/gst-penalties-section-122-offences/

On the portal

  1. gst.gov.in > Services > Registration > New Registration
  2. Choose taxpayer type, State and district; enter legal name as per PAN, PAN, email and mobile of primary authorised signatory
  3. Enter both OTPs (valid 10 minutes) and note the TRN
  4. New Registration > TRN, enter TRN and OTP, open My Saved Applications and edit the draft
  5. Fill Business Details, Promoters, Authorised Signatory, Authorised Representative, Principal Place of Business, Additional Places, Goods and Services, State Specific Information
  6. On the Aadhaar Authentication tab choose Yes for the named persons
  7. Verification tab: accept declaration and submit with DSC, e-sign or EVC
  8. Complete Aadhaar OTP links from email or SMS; if an intimation for biometric verification arrives, book the GSK slot
  9. Watch for REG-03 under the ARN and reply in Application for Filing Clarifications

What trips people up

  • Premises offered by a lessee or relative, bill not in owner's name, consent letter rejected

    Give owner's document plus notarised consent with owner's ID, or a rent agreement, and premises photosSource

  • Address in form does not match the uploaded proof

    Type the address exactly as on the bill or agreement before submittingSource

  • Application delayed to 30 days even after Aadhaar authentication

    The portal can flag cases for physical verification on risk; keep premises ready and track statusSource

  • Rejected after field visit: no one present, shared address, no records

    Keep signboard and an authorised person at the premises; reapply after fixing, or appeal in APL-01 within 3 monthsSource

  • Officer asks for documents not required by law, such as Udyam or trade licence for a home office

    Supply what is genuinely required and point to CBIC Instruction 03/2025-GST, which limits document demandsSource

  • Aadhaar name does not match PAN record

    Correct the PAN or Aadhaar name first; mismatch triggers a failure noticeSource

People ask

How long does approval take?

7 working days if Aadhaar is authenticated and not flagged. 30 days with physical verification if Aadhaar is not done or the portal flags the case. The 3-working-day routes under Rules 9A and 14A apply from 1 November 2025.Source

Is there a fee for GST registration?

No government fee. Casual taxable persons deposit advance tax.Source

Can I register from home?

Yes, with ownership proof and a consent letter or rent agreement, but home offices draw more queries and sometimes site visits.Source

My application was rejected. What now?

Fix every reason in the REG-05 order and apply again, or appeal to the Appellate Authority within three months.Source

What if I do not reply to the REG-03 query in time?

The officer may reject the application in REG-05.Source

Who can use the simplified Rule 14A route?

Applicants whose monthly output tax on supplies to registered buyers is up to ₹2,50,000, who opt for Aadhaar authentication. Only one such registration per PAN in a State.Source

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  • PAN of business or proprietor
  • Signatory mobile and email
  • Promoter and signatory Aadhaar, PAN, photo
  • Place of business ownership proof
  • Rent agreement or consent letter
  • Signatory appointment proof
  • Constitution document of business
  • Main goods HSN or service codes
  • Bank account detailsOptional
  • DSC of signatoryOptional

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