Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W
The steps
Create a temporary reference on gst.gov.in, complete REG-01 (business details, place of business, bank, promoters), upload documents, and submit with verification.
Aadhaar authentication speeds it up
Aadhaar authentication usually means quicker approval; skipping it can trigger a physical verification and delay. Our GST service can register you.
From ARN to GSTIN, step by step
The flow has two parts. First you create a temporary reference number (TRN) on gst.gov.in using your PAN, mobile and email, verified by OTP. Then you complete Form REG-01 Part B — business details, place(s) of business, the constitution, the promoters and authorised signatory, the goods and services (HSN/SAC), and bank details — and upload the documents. On submission you get an Application Reference Number (ARN) to track status. Aadhaar authentication of the promoter and signatory is the key step: complete it and approval usually comes within about a week; skip or fail it and the application is routed to physical verification of the premises, which adds time. The officer may raise a query in Form REG-03, to which you reply in REG-04 within seven working days. Once approved, the GSTIN and registration certificate (REG-06) are issued and downloadable from the portal. There’s no government fee. Common reasons for rejection or delay are inconsistent address proof, a name mismatch between PAN and documents, or an unclear premises photo, so checking those before submission saves a round of queries.