GST Registration Documents for Proprietorship: Checklist 2023

Sole Proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is the easiest way to start a business with fewer rules & regulations. In a proprietorship, an individual can start a business without any business registration.

However, in this business model, the individual’s liability is unlimited if any losses happen in the business the proprietor has to handle them on a personal level.

There are no specific Registration for sole proprietorship but you have to do these compliances –

• The proprietor must file Income Tax Return after the end of the financial year.
• If Business turnover exceeds the threshold limit(40/20 Lakh) have to Register under GST. 
• “MSME Registration for Business” is not mandatory but can give benefits in govt schemes.  

GST Registration for Proprietorship

• GST Registration is compulsory for businesses whose turnover exceeds the threshold limit.
• After the GST registration, you can start the inter-state supply of goods.
• You can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) and the government will recognize your business.

So start your GST Registration Process online with CharteredIndia, send Documents online & Get Your GST Number and Certificate in Just 7 Days –

Documents Required for Individual/Proprietorship GST Registration

Aadhar Card

Aadhar should be linked with a Registered mobile number or Email ID because, at the end of the Registration process, you have to verify your GST Registration form with Aadhar Authentication OTP.

you can check here whether your Mobile number is linked with Aadhar or not- Verify Aadhar Mobile No. & Email ID.

PAN Card

Pan Card should be linked with the Aadhar card, the name and DOB(date of birth) should be the same as in the Aadhar card.

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a latest passport-size photograph.

Electricity Bill of Business Place

Electricity bill of business place is necessary in every case whether you own or Rented the business place and even if commencing the business from your relative’s place you have to submit the Electricity bill.

Proof of Business Place

you can use these documents as proof of business place-

1. If Your Business Place is Owned-

• Legal ownership document.

• Municipal Khata Copy.

2. If Your Business Place is Rented-

• Rent agreement and NOC from the landlord. (Download Rent Agreement Format in PDF)
• Legal ownership document.

3. If Your Business Place is owned by Family or Relatives-

• Consent Letter/NOC (Download Consent Letter/NOC Format in PDF)

• Legal ownership document

Bank Account

You can utilize a Cancel Cheque or a copy of your Bank Passbook to verify bank details. Additionally, you have the option to use either a savings bank account or a current bank account for your GST registration.

Process after Submitting GST Registration Documents

• After submitting the registration form with these Documents if GST Officer is not satisfied then Officer can send a Query & Notice.
• You have to clarify and reply to this notice within 15 days from the date of issue of the notice
• Also, the GST officer can visit the business place for verification.

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• Last date for filing the income tax return in India.
• Personal Loan Eligibility & Documents.

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