The documents required for GST (Goods and Services Tax) registration in India depend on the type of business entity. Here is a list of documents required for different types of entities:
- For Sole Proprietorship:
- PAN card of the proprietor
- Aadhaar card of the proprietor
- Passport size photograph of the proprietor
- Address proof of the proprietor’s place of business (such as rent agreement or property tax receipt)
- For Partnership Firm:
- PAN card of the partnership firm
- Aadhaar card of all partners
- Passport size photograph of all partners
- Address proof of the place of business (such as rent agreement or property tax receipt)
- Partnership Deed
- For Private Limited Company:
- PAN card of the company
- Certificate of incorporation of the company
- Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) of the company
- Board resolution authorizing a director to sign the GST application
- Address proof of the registered office of the company (such as rent agreement or property tax receipt)
- PAN card and Aadhaar card of all directors
- For Public Limited Company:
- PAN card of the company
- Certificate of incorporation of the company
- Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) of the company
- Board resolution authorizing a director to sign the GST application
- Address proof of the registered office of the company (such as rent agreement or property tax receipt)
- PAN card and Aadhaar card of all directors
- For Limited Liability Partnership (LLP):
- PAN card of the LLP
- Certificate of incorporation of the LLP
- LLP agreement
- Address proof of the registered office of the LLP (such as rent agreement or property tax receipt)
- PAN card and Aadhaar card of all designated partners
In addition to the above-mentioned documents, the applicant needs to provide bank account details, email address, and mobile number. It is always advisable to consult a chartered accountant or a GST practitioner for a hassle-free registration process.