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GST Registration Checklist

A practical checklist of decisions, details and common documents for a GST registration workflow in India.

Updated 22 June 2026Plain-languageIndia-specific

Check whether registration applies

Registration depends on more than a single turnover number. Review the business activity, state, supply pattern, e-commerce involvement and any category-specific rules before preparing an application.

  • Legal entity and PAN
  • States from which supplies are made
  • Expected turnover and customer type
  • E-commerce or interstate activity

Prepare entity and signatory details

Keep the legal name, constitution, PAN and authorised signatory details consistent across source documents. Small discrepancies are a common reason for avoidable clarification.

Prepare place-of-business evidence

The document depends on whether the premises are owned, rented, leased or shared. The production workflow should ask for the occupancy type first, then reveal only the relevant checklist.

Review before submission

Confirm contact details, activity, goods and services, bank information where applicable, signatory authority and supporting documents. The official portal and department remain the source of truth for final requirements.

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