Everything About GST Registration of a Partnership Firm

While many businesses have enrolled/migrated to GST, many are yet to register the same. Registration of any business entity under the GST Law implies obtaining a unique GST number from the concerned tax authority for the purpose of collecting tax on behalf of the government and to avail Input Tax Credit for the taxes on the inward supplies. In this article, we will guide you through the process of GST Registration for an Partnership Firm.

Documents required for GST Registration of Partnership Firm:

The following documents must be submitted by persons or entities applying for GST registration.

• Photos of all Partners
• PAN Card of all Partners
• Aadhar Card of all Partners
• PAN Card of the Partnership Firm
• Proof of Constitution of Business (Partnership deed)
• Proof of Principle place of business (Anyone – Electricity Bill/Rent or Lease agreement/Latest Bank Statement – Not less than 2 months old)
• Letter of Authority in favour of any Partner
• Once the application is filed, an Application Reference Number (ARN) will be generated to track the status of the application.
• Once the application is approved by the Tax Officer, the Certificate of Registration is generated online.

The Process of GST Registration for a Partnership Firm:

Any Companies or Firm or person buying or selling goods or providing services have to register themselves under Goods and Services Tax (GST) to avail the benefits of input tax credit.

Registration for GST can be done online on the website of Goods and Services Tax www.gst.gov.in wherein a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) for the application is generated.

• Login to the GST Online Portal
• Fill up Form Part-A (PAN, Mobile No., and E-mail)
• The Portal verifies your detail by OTP/E-mail
• Upload the required documents
• Access and fill in Part B using the received number
• You will get the Application Reference Number
• The GST Officer starts verifying your documents
• The GST Officer either rejects or accepts your application within 7 working days
• In case of any further proofs or clarifications required, one must provide the same. 
• After all the clarifications GSTN number shall be allotted to you.

As GST registration is a completely online process you can your GST Number for your Partnership Firm from anywhere across India through Ebizfiling.com