The Goods and Services Tax Network ( GSTN ) has updated that the Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) registration process will take 30 days after Aadhaar authentication. The application will be considered for extra verification based on the risk on the profile.
The GSTN has noticed the instances of delay in registration reported by some taxpayers despite successful Aadhar Authentication.
In accordance with Rule 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax ( CGST ) Rules, 2017, pertaining to the verification and approval of registration applications, taxpayers are notified of a significant procedural update.
Under the updated protocol, if an individual has undergone Aadhaar authentication as per sub-rule (4A) of rule 8 but has been flagged for detailed verification based on their risk profile, as per Rule 9(aa) by the common portal, their application for GST registration will now be processed within a stipulated period of thirty days from the date of application submission.
The GSTN states as follows;
“Dear Taxpayers,
In accordance with Rule 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, pertaining to the verification and approval of registration applications, following is informed:
Where a person has undergone Aadhaar authentication as per sub-rule (4A) of rule 8 but has been identified in terms of Rule 9(aa) by the common portal for detailed verification based on risk profile, your application for registration would be processed within thirty days of application submission.
Necessary changes would also be made to reflect the same in the online tracking module vis-à-vis processing of registration application.”
The taxpayers are urged to take note of this update and remain vigilant regarding their registration applications. The adherence to prescribed timelines and procedures will contribute to the seamless functioning of the GST regime, benefiting both taxpayers and the broader economic system.
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