Thursday 24 December 2020

CBIC notifies certain changes in GST registration process

 

Key changes notified

Process for obtaining GST registration

The application shall deem to be complete after the process laid down below has been followed:

  • Every application shall be followed by biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and taking photograph, if opted for authentication of Aadhaar number.
  • Taking biometric information, photograph and verification of such other KYC documents, if opted not to get Aadhaar authentication done.
  • Verification of the original copy of the documents uploaded with the application in Form GST REG-01 at one of the facilitation centres.
  • The registration shall be granted within 30 days of submission of application, after physical verification of the place of business in the presence of the said person.
  • If the person fails to undergo authentication of Aadhaar number or does not opt for authentication of Aadhaar number, a notice in Form GST REG-03 may be issued not later than 30 days from the date of submission of the application to carry out physical verification of the places of business.
  • The application for grant of registration shall be deemed to have been approved if no action is taken:
    • within a period of seven working days from the date of submission of the application; or
    • within a period of 30 days from the date of submission of the application, in cases where Aadhaar authentication fails; or
    • within a period of seven working days from the date of the receipt of the required clarification, information or documents.

Cancellation of GST registration in certain cases

The GST registration can be cancelled, if:

  • the registered person avails input tax credit (ITC) in violation of the relevant provisions under the GST law; or
  • furnishes the details of outward supplies in Form GSTR-1 for one or more tax periods, which is in excess of the outward supplies declared by him in Form GSTR-3B for the said tax periods; or
  • violates the restrictions on use of amount in electronic credit ledger (as per provisions of new Rule 86B).

Suspension of GST registration

  • Registration shall be suspended where a comparison of the returns furnished by a registered person, with the details of outward and inward supplies furnished, show significant differences or anomalies indicating contravention of the provisions of the GST law
  • The said person shall be intimated in Form GST REG-31, electronically on the common portal or by sending an email communication, highlighting the said differences and anomalies. Further, the said person shall be required to explain within a period of 30 days, as to why his registration should not be cancelled.
  • A registered person, whose registration has been suspended shall not be granted any refund during the period of suspension of his registration.

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