Documents Required for GST Registration


For Proprietorship

  • PAN card of the proprietor
  • Aadhaar card (mandatory for biometric authentication)
  • Photograph (JPG, max 100 KB)
  • Bank account details (cancelled cheque or bank statement)
  • Address proof of place of business (electricity bill/rent agreement/NOC)

For Private Limited Company / LLP

  • PAN of the company/LLP
  • Certificate of Incorporation / LLP Agreement
  • PAN & Aadhaar of all directors/designated partners
  • Board Resolution / Authorization letter
  • Registered office address proof
  • Bank account details

For Partnership Firm

  • Partnership deed
  • PAN of the firm and all partners
  • Aadhaar of authorized signatory
  • Bank account details and address proof

Key 2026 requirement: Aadhaar authentication is now mandatory for all new GST registrations. The biometric verification process — per GSTN Advisory dated February 12, 2025 — is critical for timely ARN generation. Delays in biometric completion stall the application.

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