Documents Required for GST Registration
The documents you need depend on your business type. Here is the full checklist, the same one our team runs through to review your application before filing, so nothing gets missed.
Sole Proprietorship
PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, a photograph, business address proof, and bank account proof.
Partnership / LLP
Partnership deed or LLP agreement, firm PAN, PAN and Aadhaar of all partners, address proof, bank proof, and a DSC for LLPs.
Private / Public Limited Company
Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA, company PAN, director PAN/Aadhaar, board resolution, DSC, address proof, and bank proof.
HUF
PAN of the HUF, PAN and Aadhaar of the Karta, HUF declaration/deed, address proof, and bank proof.
Foreign Company / NRTP
Passport of the authorised signatory, incorporation proof from the home country, and Indian address and bank proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor, a passport-size photograph, address proof of the business place (electricity bill/rent agreement + NOC), and bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank statement showing the account holder's name, account number, and IFSC).
Partnership deed or LLP agreement, PAN of the firm/LLP, PAN and Aadhaar of all partners, proof of the principal place of business, bank account proof, and the LLP incorporation certificate (for LLPs). At least one partner needs a digital signature for LLP applications.
Certificate of Incorporation, company PAN, MOA and AOA, PAN and Aadhaar of all directors, board resolution authorising a signatory, digital signature certificate (DSC) of the authorised signatory, proof of registered office, and bank account proof.
PAN of the HUF, PAN and Aadhaar of the Karta (head of the family), a declaration/deed identifying the Karta, address proof of the business premises, and bank account proof of the HUF.
A DSC is mandatory for companies and LLPs. Proprietorships and partnerships can complete GST registration using Aadhaar-based e-signature (OTP) instead, which is simpler and doesn't require purchasing a DSC.
Any one of: latest electricity/water bill, property tax receipt, municipal khata copy, or a registered sale deed for owned premises. For rented premises, a rent/lease agreement along with the owner's NOC and one utility bill in the owner's name is required. For shared or co-working spaces, a consent letter along with the owner's ID and utility bill usually works.
Related Reading
- The GST Registration Process, Step by Step
- GST Registration Online, From Anywhere in India
- GST Registration for Private Limited Companies
For the full GST registration walkthrough, covering eligibility, documents, fees, and penalties, see our main GST Registration guide.
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