GST AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION

GST Registration Aadhar authentication

While attempting GST registration on GSTN portal with the help of Aadhaar authentication has been explained below:

Aadhaar Authentication process has been introduced, for the persons applying for GST registration as Normal Taxpayer/ Composition/ Casual Taxable Person/ Input Service Distributor (ISD)/ SEZ Developer/ SEZ Unit etc, in Form GST REG 01 (refer Notification No 62/2020-CT dt 20.08.2020).

Who can do Aadhar authentication for GST registration

Under this, Individuals, Authorised signatory of all types of businesses, Managing and Authorised partners of a partnership firm and Karta of an Hindu undivided family, applying for new registration, can opt to undergo e-KYC authentication of their Aadhaar number.

Where OTP will be sent for Aadhar authentication

Aadhar OTP will be shared on mobile number and email address liked with Aadhar number at UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) portal.

Further, authentication link will be Aadhaar number of Authorized signatories (Promoters / Partners).

How to re-send the authentication link

Applicant can access the link again for authentication by navigating to My Saved Applications > Aadhaar Authentication Status > RESEND VERIFICATION LINK

 

What happens if Aadhar Number is not provided during GST registration

Applicants, who, either do not provide Aadhaar, while applying for new registration or whose Aadhar authentication fails in validation, would be subjected to site verification by the tax department. However, Tax authority based on the documents produced can grant registration.

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