FAQs on GST website

by varun · Published October 14, 2020 · Updated December 24, 2021

Continuing with our series on FAQs related to GST registration series. Lets us discuss some important FAQs on GST fresh registration Authorized signatory and Authorized representative. It is very important to be clear about points related to authorized signatory during fresh GST registration application on GST website. Let us try to answer maximum question related to same topic as we can –

Q – Is it mandatory to select a Primary Authorized Signatory during fresh GST application on GST website?

A – Yes, you cannot submit your New Registration Application without selecting a Primary Authorized Signatory

Q – How many Authorized Signatories can I add in the form?

A- A maximum of 10 authorized signatories can be added in a fresh GST application on GST website.

Q – Details of the Authorized Signatory are already prefilled based on entries made in the previous section (Promoters/Partners) however I want to add more Authorized Signatories?

A – If you selected one or more Promoters/Partners/Directors as authorized signatories on GST website, their details will be auto populated in the Authorized Signatory section to avoid duplication of work by you. If you wish to add more authorized signatories, you can simply select the ADD NEW option available at the end of the page. You can also view the list of authorized signatories by clicking on SHOW LIST. Don’t forget, you can only add a maximum of 10 authorized signatories during GST application on GST website.

Q – Is it possible to have more than one Promoters/Partners/Director become the Primary Authorized Signatories?

A – No, You can only have one primary authorized signatory in GST website application registration.

Q – Can I add company employees other than promoter/director/partner/proprietor as Authorized
Signatories?

A – Yes, You can and it is your choice to add any of them on GST portal.

Q – Do I need to upload photographs of ALL the authorized signatories?

A- Yes, It is mandatory.

Q – Do I need to upload Proof of Appointment of ALL the authorized signatories?

A – Yes, this is mandatory too.

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Q – I don’t need/want an Authorized Representative in my GST application. Can i have it?

A – Authorized representatives are not mandatory. If you do not wish to add, you can simply click on
SAVE & CONTINUE and move on to the next section

Q – My Authorized Representative does not have a GST enrolment ID and I am unable to enter
their details in the form.

A – All authorized representatives must register with the GST Portal and obtain an enrolment ID
without which their details cannot be auto populated in the registration application. Furthermore,
any unregistered persons will not be given any access to your account, therefore, please ask your
authorized representative to register with the GST Portal immediately or select one who is already
registered and has an enrolment ID.

Q – I have an Authorized Representative however I don’t know their enrolment ID

A – You can contact your authorized representative and ask them to give you their GST enrolment ID.
If you are unable to reach them, you may skip this section and add the details later

Q – How is an Authorized Representative different from a GST Practitioner or Authorized
Signatory?

A – Authorized Representative can be any person. He cannot sign an application however he can
represent the taxpayer in office. Tax Representatives and GST Practitioners can both be
authorized signatories.

You can read previous FAQs on GST registration here and contact us for further guidance.