Documents Required for GST Registration
The exact documents needed for GST registration depend on your business constitution. Here's the full checklist by entity type — the same one our team uses to review your application before filing, so nothing gets missed.
Sole Proprietorship
PAN & Aadhaar of proprietor, photograph, business address proof, bank account proof.
Partnership / LLP
Partnership deed / LLP agreement, PAN of firm, PAN & Aadhaar of all partners, address proof, bank proof, DSC for LLP.
Private / Public Limited Company
Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA, company PAN, director PAN/Aadhaar, board resolution, DSC, address & bank proof.
HUF
PAN of HUF, PAN & Aadhaar of Karta, HUF declaration/deed, address & bank proof.
Foreign Company / NRTP
Passport of authorised signatory, incorporation proof from home country, Indian address & 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
- GST Registration Process — Step-by-Step Timeline
- GST Registration Online — Apply From Anywhere in India
- GST Registration for Private Limited Companies
For the full GST registration walkthrough — eligibility, documents, fees, and penalties — see our main GST Registration guide.
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