GST registration: A 10 step guide

Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration is a must for every business owner whose annual turnover exceeds Rs 20 lakh. However, in some states with special status, the amount is lowered to Rs 10 lakh.

If you are a businessman and want to understand the basic process of GST Registration, here is a complete step-by-step guide to help you:

First step: Go to GST official website - https://reg.gst.gov.in. Click on Services tab and select Registration from the drop-down menu.

Second step: Now select New Registration and enter required details such as - mention whether you are a Taxpayer/GST Practitioner/Tax Deductor, then your state/ union territory, district, name, PAN number, email ID and Mobile number for OTP. Then enter verification characters and click on proceed.

Third step: An OTP will be sent to the email ID and Mobile number you entered in the second step. Enter that OTP and click on Continue.

Fourth step: A Temporary Reference Number (TRN) will reflect on your screen and same will also be sent to your registered email ID and Mobile number. Save it for future reference.

Fifth step: Now again go to the Services and click on Registration. This time select Temporary Reference Number (TRN)

Sixth step: Enter the TRN number, verification characters and click on Proceed.

Seventh step: You will get an OTP on your registered email ID and Mobile number. Enter the OTP and click again on Proceed.

Eighth step: You will see the status of your application in a draft format. You have to now click on the edit icon.

Ninth step: This is the second part of the registration form and has 10 sections. Fill in all the required details and submit upload the requested documents.

Keep handy these documents:

* Photographs

* Constitution of the taxpayer

* Proof of the place of business

* Bank account details

* Authorization form

Tenth step: Once you have uploaded all the details and documents, go to the Verification page. Tick on the declaration and submit the application using any of the following options:

* Companies must submit application using DSC

* Using e-Sign - OTP will be sent to Aadhaar registered number