GST registration requires a specific set of documents that vary depending on your business structure. Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents is the most common reason for GST application rejection or delays. This guide gives you the exact list for every business type — sole proprietor, partnership, Private Limited Company, and LLP — so you can gather everything before you start the application.
Documents for Sole Proprietorship / Individual
PAN card of the proprietor; Aadhaar card (must be linked to mobile number for OTP verification); passport-size photograph; bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank statement showing account number, IFSC code, and name); proof of principal place of business: if owned — property tax receipt or electricity bill; if rented — rent agreement plus electricity bill or municipal khata.
Documents for Private Limited Company / LLP
PAN card of the company/LLP; Certificate of Incorporation from MCA; MoA and AoA for Pvt Ltd, or LLP Agreement for LLP; PAN cards of all directors/partners; Aadhaar cards of all directors/partners; board resolution or authorisation letter; bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank statement); proof of registered office address (electricity bill plus rent agreement and NOC if rented, or ownership document if owned).
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions answered by our legal experts
1Is Aadhaar mandatory for GST registration?
2Can I use a home address as the principal place of business for GST?
3Do I need a separate GST registration for each branch?
4What if my Aadhaar is not linked to my mobile number?
5How long is the GST registration certificate valid?
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