Documents Required for GST Registration in India: 2026 Checklist

In India, obtaining a Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration is mandatory for businesses exceeding the statutory turnover thresholds (₹40 Lakhs for suppliers of goods, ₹20 Lakhs for service providers, and ₹10 Lakhs for businesses located in northeastern and hill states). Having your compliance papers organized beforehand prevents GST portal rejection letters.

Documents Required by Business Entity Type

The registration requirements vary based on the legal structure of your enterprise:

1. Sole Proprietorship

• PAN Card: PAN card of the proprietor.
• Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID of the proprietor.
• Photo: Passport-size photograph of the proprietor (JPEG format, < 100 KB).
• Bank details: Cancelled cheque or bank statement showing account details.

2. Partnership Firms & LLPs

• PAN Card: PAN card of the Partnership Firm or LLP.
• Partnership Deed: Copied PDF of the registered Partnership Deed.
• LLP Documents: Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) and Form 3/Form 4 for LLPs.
• Identity Proof: PAN and Aadhaar card of all active partners.
• Authorization: Letter of Authorization appointing one partner as authorized signatory.

3. Private Limited Companies (Pvt Ltd / OPC / Ltd)

• Company PAN: PAN card of the company.
• Incorporation Papers: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association (MoA), and Articles of Association (AoA).
• Director Details: PAN, Aadhaar, and passport-size photographs of all directors.
• Authorized Signatory: Board Resolution authorizing the signatory, along with their DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) or Aadhaar OTP details.

Accepted Address Proofs for Principal Place of Business

Incorrect business address proofs are the single most common reason for GST registration rejections. You must upload one of the following sets:

• Owned Property: Copy of the latest Municipal Property Tax Receipt, Ownership Deed, or Electricity Bill showing the owner's name and exact address.
• Rented / Leased Property: Copy of the active Rent Agreement, along with the owner's Electricity Bill or Land Revenue Document.
• Shared / Shared Office (Consent Basis): If the office is registered under a family member's name without a formal rent deed, you must upload a signed Consent Letter from the owner, along with their Electricity Bill.

Aadhaar OTP vs Digital Signature (DSC) Verification

To sign and submit the GST REG-01 application form:

• Aadhaar Authentication: Recommended for proprietors and partnerships. If the Aadhaar is linked to your mobile number, you can authenticate using an OTP. This reduces physical verification times.
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Mandatory for Private Limited Companies and LLPs. A Class 3 DSC must be used by the authorized director.

After GST Registration: Setting Up Tally Prime

Once your GSTIN is approved, you must configure Tally Prime to enable invoice generation:

1. Open Tally Prime and press F11 (Features).
2. Set Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST) to Yes.
3. Select your State, Registration Type (Regular/Composition), and enter your 15-digit GSTIN.
4. Define your monthly/quarterly return frequency (GSTR-1).
5. Save the settings to begin auto-calculating GST on sales and purchase vouchers.