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The GST registration process has been updated to enhance verification and prevent fraudulent registrations. This GSTN advisory clarifies the GST registration process under Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, particularly the role of biometric authentication and document verification in ensuring a secure and fraud-free registration system. The key changes focus on Aadhaar authentication and biometric verification at GST Suvidha Kendras (GSKs) for certain applicants.
Taxpayer must visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) for photo capturing and document verification.
✅ Upon selecting “NO” for Aadhaar authentication, an email will be sent with:
✅ Use the link in the email to schedule an appointment and receive a confirmation. Appointment details will be shared via email after selecting “NO” for Aadhaar authentication.
✅ Visit the GSK on the scheduled date for verification.
✅ Promoters/Partners opting for Aadhaar authentication must visit GSK for:
✅ Exemption from biometric authentication if: The Promoter/Partner has already completed biometric verification in another State/UT. & In such cases, only document verification is required unless they become a PAS.
Application Reference Number (ARN) Will NOT Be Generated If: For Aadhaar-Authenticated Applicants Requiring Biometric Verification:
For Aadhaar-Authenticated Applicants Identified for Biometric Authentication:
❌ ARN will not be generated if:
🚨 For Non-Aadhaar Applicants: ARN will not be generated if: Photo capturing or document verification is not completed within 15 days.
Exemptions: If a promoter/partner has already completed biometric verification in any state/UT, they need not repeat the process unless They become a PAS (in which case only document verification is required). If the promoter/partner and PAS are the same person, biometric authentication & verification required only once. If already verified, only document verification is needed
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