On 12th February, 2025, a latest advisory on the GST Registration Process has been released on the GST portal focusing on applicants not opting for Aadhar authentication in their GST registration process. In line with the latest updates to the GST registration process under Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, applicants must follow these guidelines:
If Not Using Aadhaar Authentication for GST Registration Process:
- You must visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) for photo and document verification.
- After choosing “NO” for Aadhaar authentication, you’ll get an email with the GSK location and required documents.
- Book an appointment using the link in the email.
- Go to the GSK at the scheduled time for photo and document verification.
If Using Aadhaar Authentication and Biometric Verification is Needed for GST Registration Process:
- Promoters/Partners and the Primary Authorized Signatory (PAS) must visit the GSK for photo and biometric verification.
- If a Promoter/Partner or PAS has already done biometric verification in any State/UT before, they don’t need to do it again, but they still need to do document verification.
- If the same person is both the Promoter/Partner and the PAS, they must visit the GSK for photo, biometric, and document verification. If they’ve done biometric verification before, only document verification is needed.
If ARN (Application Reference Number) is Not Generated:
- For Aadhaar-authenticated applicants needing biometric verification: If you do not visit the GSK, fail biometric authentication, or do not complete document verification within 15 days of submitting Part B of REG-01, the ARN will not be generated. Make sure your Aadhaar details are correct to avoid issues.
- For those not using Aadhaar authentication: If photo or document verification is not done within 15 days, the ARN will not be generated.
Follow these steps to complete your GST registration process smoothly.
Read the official notification here.