GEO Coding of the Address of Principle Place of Business in the MCA

Introduction

Geo-coding is the process of assigning geographic coordinates to a specific address location. In India, Geo-coding has been implemented in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to help businesses identify the exact location of their principle place of business.

Geocoding of the Principle Place of Business in GST

In GST, the Geo-coding feature is available for all taxpayers. The system generates the geocoded address based on the latitude and longitude information provided by the taxpayer. The taxpayer can either accept the system-generated geocoded address or update it as per their requirements. The geocoded address details are saved separately under the “Principal Geocoded” tab on the GST portal. The Geo-coding feature is a one-time activity, and revision in the address is not allowed once submitted. It is available for normal, composition, SEZ units, SEZ developers, ISD, and casual taxpayers who are active, canceled, and suspended.

Geo-Coding of the Address of the Principle Place of Business In MCA

• As a user registered through the MCA portal, you may want to Geocode the address of your Principal Place of Business.
• However, it is important to note that your Geocoded Address may not be readily available in the records. To initiate the Geocoding process, you will need to click on the “Update Geocoded Address” button. It is essential to highlight that for MCA users, the “Accept Geocoded Address” button may not be visible.
• Also, In cases where the Geocoded Address column appears blank or for users registered through the MCA portal, the “Accept Geocoded Address” button will not be available. In such scenarios, you need to click on the “Update Geocoded Address” button to complete the Geocoding process successfully.

Steps to update the GEO Coded Address in the MCA

If the Geocoded Address is either not available on the screen or you do not agree with the displayed Geocoded address, steps to update the GEO Code are listed below:

1. Click on the “UPDATE GEOCODED ADDRESS” button. This will redirect you to the update page.
2. The existing details of the Principal Place of Business, as per the Registration details, will be displayed along with a map above them.
3. You can move the pin on the map to the appropriate location. Once you have placed the pin at the correct location, click the “Confirm” button.
4. Based on the address selection, the fields will be auto-populated. You can also select the address from the “Locate your address” field on the map. By typing the address, you will be presented with a list of options. Select the desired option, and the map pointer will move to that place, and details of the location will appear in a box above the location pin drop.
5. The fields will be auto-populated based on the selection made on the map. You need to enter the details in the remaining mandatory fields. Additionally, if you wish to change the address, you can click on the “Reset Address” button.
6. Select the verification option and the name of the authorized signatory from the drop-down list. Enter the place from where the application is being filed.
7. Finally, click on the “SUBMIT WITH DSC” or “SUBMIT WITH EVC,” as applicable or eligible.

Conclusion

In conclusion, updating your Geocoded Address in MCA involves a straightforward process of moving the pin on the map, selecting the address from the options, and entering the mandatory fields. By following the above steps, you can easily update your Geocoded Address and proceed with your application submission.

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