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- Updated on : June 18, 2025
Complete List of Documents Required for GST Registration
Entity-specific document checklist for seamless GST registration in India. Updated as per 2025 CBIC guidelines.
Universal Documents for All Entities
- PAN Card of the entity/business owner
- Aadhaar Card of proprietor/partners/directors
- Photograph of authorized signatory (JPEG, <100 KB)
- Proof of Business Address (see requirements below)
- Bank Account Proof (cancelled cheque or bank statement)
Business Address Proof Requirements:
- Owned Premises: Property tax receipt, municipal khata, or electricity bill
- Rented Premises: Rent agreement + owner's ownership document
- Shared Premises: Consent letter from owner + owner's ID proof
Entity-Specific Document Requirements
Sole Proprietor
- Proprietor's PAN Card
- Proprietor's Aadhaar Card
- Passport-sized photograph
- Proof of business address
- Bank account statement/cancelled cheque
- Digital Signature (if turnover exceeds ₹50 lakh)
Note: If business is run from home, submit consent letter from owner (even if self-owned)
Partnership Firm
- Partnership Deed
- PAN Card of the firm
- PAN & Aadhaar of all partners
- Photographs of all partners
- Proof of principal place of business
- Authorization letter for signatory
Note: All partners must sign the application
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- LLP Agreement
- PAN Card of LLP
- PAN & Aadhaar of all designated partners
- Proof of registered office address
- Board resolution for authorized signatory
Note: All designated partners must have DIN
Private Limited Company
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- PAN Card of company
- PAN & Aadhaar of all directors
- Proof of registered office address
- Board resolution for authorized signatory
- Director Identification Numbers (DIN)
Note: Foreign directors need passport copy
HUF (Hindu Undivided Family)
- HUF PAN Card
- Karta's PAN & Aadhaar Card
- Photograph of Karta
- Proof of business address
- Affidavit of HUF Constitution
Note: Karta must be adult family member
Trust/Society
- Trust Deed/Society Registration Certificate
- PAN Card of trust/society
- PAN & Aadhaar of all trustees
- Proof of principal place of business
- Authorization letter for signatory
Note: 80G certificate if registered under Income Tax Act
Special Cases & Additional Requirements
Non-Resident Taxpayers
- Passport copy (attested)
- Visa copy
- Proof of Indian business address
- Bank account details in India
- Appointment of authorized representative
Note: Must have an authorized representative in India
E-commerce Sellers
- Platform seller agreement
- Platform ID proof
- Proof of business address
- Bank account details
- Digital Signature Certificate
Note: Mandatory registration regardless of turnover
Casual Taxable Persons
- Proof of business in India
- Estimated tax liability declaration
- Advance tax payment receipt
- Address proof during stay in India
Note: Registration valid for 90 days (extendable)
GST Registration Process Timeline
1-3 days (varies by entity)
Form GST REG-01
3-7 working days
Within 15 days total
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Chat on WhatsApp Call +91 7065281345FAQs on Documents required for GST registration
You need PAN, Aadhaar, photograph, address proof, business proof, bank account details, and an authorization form (if required).
Yes, PAN is compulsory for Indian residents registering for GST.
Yes, but Aadhaar authentication speeds up the verification process.
You can use electricity bills, rent agreements, property tax receipts, or ownership documents.
Certificates of incorporation, partnership deeds, or shop licenses are valid proofs.
Yes. A bank statement, passbook, or cancelled cheque is required for verification.
Yes, a passport-size photograph of the applicant or authorized person is required.
PAN, Aadhaar, photo, address proof of business, and bank details of proprietor.
Yes, with proper documents like an electricity bill or rent agreement.
Certificate of incorporation, MOA, PAN, board resolution, and address proof.
Yes, if someone else files on behalf of the business, an authorization letter is needed.