01/05/2025
GST Registration Process Updates 2025
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued Instruction No. 03/2025-GST on April 17, 2025, to streamline the GST registration process:
Strict Adherence to Document Requirements:
Tax officials must follow the document checklist in FORM GST REG-01 without deviation.
Elimination of Arbitrary Notices: Officers are directed not to raise notices or seek clarifications based on presumptions or minor inconsistencies.
Escalation Protocol for Additional Requests: If an officer believes additional documents are necessary, they must obtain prior approval from the deputy or assistant commissioner.
Proof of Principal Place of Business (PPOB):
-Owned Premises: Any one of the following documents is sufficient: property tax receipt, municipal khata copy, electricity bill, water bill, or other legally acceptable documents showing ownership.
- Rented/Leased Premises: A valid rent/lease agreement along with any one ownership document of the lessor (e.g., property tax receipt, electricity bill) is required.
Compliance & Authentication Enhancements
Mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
All users accessing the GST portal must use MFA to enhance security.
Biometric Authentication:
Applicants must complete biometric authentication within 15 days of application submission; failure to do so will delay the Application Reference Number (ARN) generation.
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