GST Registration in Gujarat – A Complete Process

Navdisha Sehgal | Updated: May 05, 2021 | Category: GST Registration

GST Registration in Gujarat – A Complete Process

GST registration in Gujarat is mandatory for all the businesses that supply goods & services across the states or country. The threshold limit set by the state government is Rs. 40 lakhs for goods & Rs. 20 lakhs for services supplied. For special category, i.e., North Eastern states and the Hilly states, the threshold limit is Rs. 10 lakhs.

In this article, we will study various aspects of GST registration in Gujarat.

What are the benefits of GST registration in Gujarat?

The advantages of GST registration in Gujarat

Eliminating the cascading effect
Enhancing the exemption limit for small goods & services provider
Less tax compliances under the present GST Act
GST registration process is online
Regulates unorganized businesses
GST is the indirect tax applicable in India

Who all can obtain GST registration in Gujarat?

The persons that can obtain GST registration in Gujarat.

A casual taxable person
Agents of the supplier
Every person was registered himself under earlier law of taxation, i.e., VAT, Excise etc.
Person doing interstate supply or intrastate supply
Person paying tax under RCM
ISD
E- commerce aggregator and persons deals therein
Businesses that exceeds the threshold limit of Rs. 40 lakhs for goods & Rs. 20 lakhs for NE & Hilly states and Rs. 20 lakhs for services & Rs. 20 lakhs for NE & Hilly states.
Non – resident taxable person

Documents required for GST registration in Gujarat

The documents varies from business to business, for the registration of GST.

S. No.	Business Type	Documents required
1	LLP or Partnership Firm	Id and proof of address of partnersPartnership deed copy Partners’ Photograph Id & Address proof of the person authorized by partnersAuthorized signatoryAppointment document or letterBank account detailsAddress Proof (self owned or rented)In case of LLP, registration certificate & Board Resolution of LLP
2	Sole Proprietorship	Aadhar card &PAN Card of the proprietorProprietor PhotographDetails of bank accountProof of address of the officeNo Objection Certificate from the owner of the rented premises, in case of rented property.
3	HUF	PAN card of HUFIdentity and address proof of KartaPhotograph of the KartaBank details (canceled cheque or front page of the passbook)Proof of address (self owned or rented)
4	Company	PAN card of the companyMOA and AOA of the companyIncorporation certificateIdentity and address proof of authorized signatoryAppointment of authorized signatory.

Steps for GST registration in Gujarat

The steps for GST registration in Gujarat are:

Visit the official website of Commercial taxes department of Gujarat^[1].
Select on new registration under the services tab.
Fill the requisite details and click submit.
TRN (Temporary Registration Number) will be generated.
Log in with the TRN number to complete the application form.
Submit the details of the type of business & the details of the promoters, partners or sole proprietor as the case maybe.
Then submit the details of the authorized person to file GST returns.
Upload all the necessary documents.
Click on save & continue.
The application must be signed digitally.
Click submit.
ARN will be generated after submitting the application.
After the verification of the documents, certificate of GST registration will be issued.

How to download GST registration certificate online?

The steps to download GST registration certificate online are:

Visit the GST portal^[2] and log in using the ARN.
Select view or download certificate from the drop down menu under the user services.
The GST registration certificate will be downloaded.

Conclusion

GST registration in Gujarat is compulsory for all the businesses supplying taxable goods & services that exceeds the threshold limit of Rs. 40 lakhs for goods & Rs. 20 lakhs in NE states or Hilly states. Similarly, threshold limit of Rs. 20 lakhs for services & Rs. 20 lakhs in NE states or Hilly states.

Read our article: GST Registration Requirement for different Taxpayers

Navdisha Sehgal

Completed BA LLB from JEMTEC, School of Law, Greater Noida (Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi). I have an experience of about 2 years in various fields of corporate laws, but I have a keen interest in researching on legal issues and to gain knowledge. I always strive to bring the best to work on what I do.