GST registration submission and verification FAQs

by varun · Published October 16, 2020 · Updated December 24, 2021

GST registration FAQs

Continuing with our series on FAQs related to GST registration series. Let us discuss some important FAQs on GST registration submission and verification. We would also answer questions on GST state specific information. It is very important to be clear about points related to GST registration submission and verification during fresh GST registration application. Let us try to answer maximum question related to same topic as we can in this article on GST registration-

Compulsory registration under GST

Q – Is it mandatory to enter State Specific Information during GST application registration?

A – No, it is not mandatory if you do not have any of the requested registrations.

Q – If I have one or more of the requested registrations, is it then mandatory to fill in the State

Specific Information?

A – While the system will permit you to move to the next section since it is an optional field, you are strongly advised to fill any such details to ensure you can comply with the self-verification before submitting your application.

Q – I am applying for registration in State X but my physical location is State Y. Which location should I mention in Place in the Verification section of the new registration application form?

A – You need to mention your physical location (City/Town/Village and State)

Q – Buttons other than SUBMIT WITH DSC are disabled?

A – Please note DSC is mandatory for (i) Public Limited Company, (ii) Private Limited Company, (iii)Unlimited Company; (iv) Foreign Company; (v) LLP; (vi) Foreign LLP; (vii) Public Sector Undertaking. In such cases, all other modes of submission will be disabled by the system.

Q – My business is not a Company or an LLP. Can I still submit my new registration application with a DSC?

A – Yes, anyone can submit their registration application using a DSC provided it is an un-expired and unrevoked, PAN-based Class II or Class III DSC

Q – I have opted to SUBMIT with E-SIGN but I am not getting the OTP despite multiple attempts. What should I do?

A – This happens in case your current mobile number is different from the number registered with Aadhaar authority (UIDAI). Since E-Sign uses UIDAI data for authentication, the OTP will only go to the mobile number registered with UIDAI. In such a case, you will have to update your mobile number with UIDAI or use the SUBMIT WITH DSC option.

Q – I have submitted my registration application successfully and I have received an Acknowledge Reference Number (ARN). Now what?

A – You will receive a response from the tax authorities within 3 common working days on the status of your application. It will either be approved or the assessing officer will raise a Notice Seeking Clarification in case they have any queries w.r.t. the application and/or documents provided. Either way, it will be communicated to you via email.

Q – Can the assessing officer reject my application?

A – Your GST application cannot be rejected after the first assessment as the principle of natural justice mandates that you get an opportunity to be heard, hence, the assessing officer may only raise a Notice Seeking Clarification to provide you with the said opportunity. If your response is satisfactory, your application will be approved. If you provide an unsatisfactory response or fail to respond, your application will be rejected. You have seven (7) working days within which to respond to the Notice Seeking Clarification.

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