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Meaning of GST Registration Certificate

A GST Registration Certificate, often referred to as a GSTIN Certificate, is an official document issued by the tax authorities in a country that signifies the registration of a business entity for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Value Added Tax (VAT) system. GST is a consumption-based tax system applied to the supply of goods and services, and it is used by many countries around the world.

The GST Registration Certificate contains essential information about the registered business, including:

GST Identification Number (GSTIN):

This is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to each registered taxpayer. It's used for tax compliance and reporting.

Legal Name of the Business:

The full legal name under which the business is registered for GST purposes.

Trade Name:

If applicable, the business's trade name or any other name it operates under.

Address of the Principal Place of Business:

The primary location from which the business operates and conducts its taxable activities.

Nature of Business:

A brief description of the main activities or products/services offered by the business.

Date of Registration:

The date on which the business was registered for GST.

Validity Period:

The duration for which the registration is valid, which may vary by jurisdiction.

Category of Registration:

Some jurisdictions have different categories of registration, such as regular, composition scheme, etc., depending on the nature and size of the business.

Details of Authorized Signatory:

Information about the person or persons authorized to sign and act on behalf of the business for GST-related matters.

Jurisdictional Details:

Information about the tax authority or jurisdiction under which the business falls.

The GST Registration Certificate is a crucial document for a registered business as it serves as proof of their legal compliance with tax laws. It is often required for various business transactions, such as opening a bank account, obtaining certain licenses, and participating in government tenders.

Businesses are typically required to display their GSTIN on their invoices, websites, and other official documents to ensure transparency and facilitate seamless tax compliance. The certificate should also be kept in a safe and accessible place as it may be required for tax audits and other regulatory purposes.

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Effective Date of GST Registration

The application for registration has to be made within 30 days from the date the person becomes liable to register or his turnover exceeds the specified limit under Goods and Services Tax. The GST registration will be effective from the date on which such entity became liable to be registered under GST.

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The validity of GST Certificate

The GST registration certificate is valid from the date a person becomes liable for GST registration, provided the registration application is submitted within 30 days of that date. If submitted later, the validity starts from the date the certificate is granted, as per CGST Rules 9(1), 9(3), and 9(5).

In cases of delays under CGST Rule 9(5), the officer must issue the signed registration certificate within three working days from the allowed period under this rule.

For regular taxpayers, the certificate remains valid indefinitely unless the registration is surrendered or canceled. However, for casual taxable persons, GST registration is valid for a maximum of 90 days. After that, the certificate becomes invalid, but the taxpayer can extend or renew its validity before the expiry.

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Steps to Download GST Registration Certificate

Once the registration is done for the GST, one can download its GST certificate from the Goods and Service Tax India Portal by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Step 1. Visit the GST India portal.
  Click on the ‘Login’ button.
• Step 2. Enter the ‘Username’ and ‘Password’ along with the captcha code in the relevant field and click ‘Login .’
• Step 3. Now, Go to Services, then User Services & View/ Download Certificate.
  
  
• Step 4. Click on the ‘Download’ icon on the screen to download the GST certificate. The certificate contains all the details as required on the tax transactions.
  
  
• Step 5. Open the downloaded PDF and take a printout of the certificate.
  
  

Procedure for Displaying GST Registration Certificate and GSTIN

All entities registered under the purview of GST have to display the GST Registration Certificate at the main location of the business. Along with that, the entity is required to display such certificates at all additional places of business like offices, shops, etc. The GST certificate can also be displayed at the entrance or around the billing section. Non-compliance with these disclosures may lead to the levy of penalties on the defaulting entity.

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Details under the GST certificate

Given below is the list of details under the GST certificate -

• GSTIN of the Taxpayer
• Trade Name and Legal Name
• Type of Business Constitution (e.g., Partnership, Company, Proprietorship, Trust, etc.)
• Address of the Principal Place of Business
• Date of Liability
• Period of Validity: Includes a "From Date" for all taxpayers. Regular taxpayers won't have a "To Date," but this is specified for casual taxable persons or non-resident taxable persons.
• Type of Registration
• Details of the Approving Authority: Name, designation, jurisdictional office, and signature (usually digital).
• Date of Issuing the Certificate

Annexure-A

• GSTIN
• Legal Name
• Trade Name (if applicable)
• Additional Places of Business

Annexure-B

• GSTIN
• Legal Name
• Trade Name (if applicable)
• Details of key individuals (e.g., proprietor, partners, Karta, managing and whole-time directors, trustees):
  • Name
  • Designation or Status
  • State of residence
  • Photograph (if applicable)

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Who Issues a GST Certificate?

In India, the GST certificate is issued by the Goods or Services Tax Network (GSTN) on behalf of the Government of India. GSTN is a non-profit organization that manages the entire IT system of the GST portal, GST registration, tax payment, return filing, tax payment and issue of GST certificates. Once the business completes the GST registration successfully and all the required documents are verified, then, the certificate is issued electronically by the GSTN.

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What can be Changed in a GST Registration Certificate?

The following fields in a GST registration can be amended or changed later -

• Business Details
• Principal place of business
• Additional place of business
• Contact information
• Authorized Signatories
• Bank Account information
• Goods and services supplied

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How to Change GST Registration Certificate?

• Visit the GST portal.
• Login using your username, password, and captcha.
• Now, select ‘Services’ and click on ‘Registration’.
• Select ‘Amendment of GST core fields’.
• Modify the details.
• Click on the verification checkbox.
• Enter the name of the place.
• Select authorized signatory from the drop-down menu.
• Sign the digital GST registration certificate digitally using your DSC.

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