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GST Migration Services in India

Migration to GST

The government will be rolling out GST from 1st of July 2017 and hence it is now high time to do GST migration. Excise and service tax assesses need to be migrated to the new Goods and Service Tax. The process is thought to be completed by the 31st of March 2017. Hence we provide the complete GST migration procedure as a guideline for the registrants.

 

Check out the elaborated step-by-step procedure of GST migration. The procedure shared here gives an idea of all the formalities required. Migrating to GST involves online procedures as well as manual. The online facilities are carried out at the online portal of Goods and Services Tax.

 

GST Migration – Stepwise Procedure :

 

The taxpayers who are already registered with central excise and service tax should first log in to official site of CBEC.

 

A facility to give provisional login id and password to access the GST portal is available. Provisional id is also given by the state VAT authorities. The assesses will be using the provisional login credentials to log on the GST portal www.gst.gov.in. They need to fill form 20 along with necessary supporting documents.

 

However, provisional login id and password will be not be provided if the PAN is not associated with their registration. Here are the steps to follow for the GST migration.

 

  1. First of all, logon to the ACES portal using your existing credentials.
  2. Taxpayers can also use the existing password and id provided by the state VAT authorities.
  3. Follow the option to get provisional login credential. You will also find the option of “Migration to GST” at the top menu bar.
  4. A new page will appear. Follow the link for “GST Migration Credentials”.
  5. Preserve the provisional login credentials.
  6. Once you obtain the provisional password and id, log in at the portal gst.gov.in.
  7. Fill up the form 20 and complete the process of registration or GST enrolment.

 

While you submit the registration form, you also need to upload the supporting documents. If you have any issues and queries with Migration to GST, get help by calling the CBEC helpdesk toll-free number on 1800-1200-232. You may also write them at cbecmitra.helpdesk@icegate.gov.in.

 

Information and Documents Required for GST Enrollment

 

While registering for GST, the following information should be readily available to you.

 

  1. Provisional id received from state or central commercial tax authorities.
  2. Valid email address and mobile number.
  3. Bank account number with bank IFSC document.
  4. Proof of your business like a certificate of incorporation in the case of the company.
  5. Photograph of the owner.
  6. Proof of appointment of the authorized signatories.
  7. Copy of the bank passbook or bank statement. It should show your bank account number, address of the branch, and a few transactions.

The enrolment for the GST is common for the state and the central goods and service tax. If you have not received your provisional id and password, contact your state or central jurisdictional tax authorities. Also, make sure that you submit your valid email address and mobile number while migrating to GST as it will be used for communication purposes.

 

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Ishita Ramani

Ishita Ramani is a young woman entrepreneur and currently the Operations Director at Ebizfiling India Private Limited. In her entire career so far, she has led a team of 50+ professionals like CA, CS, MBAs and retired bankers. Apart from her individual experience on almost every facet of Indian Statutory Compliances, she has been instrumental in setting up operations at Ebizfiling.com! Read about her journey at- https://www.greatcompanies.in/post/ishita-ramani-operation-director-at-ebizfiling-india-pvt-ltd

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