Documents by entity type
- Proprietorship: PAN and Aadhaar of proprietor, photo, bank proof, address proof of place of business.
- Partnership / LLP: deed or incorporation certificate, PAN of firm, partner KYC, authorisation letter.
- Company: certificate of incorporation, PAN, MoA/AoA, board resolution, director KYC, DSC of authorised signatory.
Address proof that actually gets accepted
Owned premises: latest property tax receipt or electricity bill. Rented: rent agreement plus the owner's utility bill. Shared or virtual offices: a No Objection Certificate signed by the owner, with the bill attached. The name on the bill and the name on the NOC must match exactly.
The three mismatches that trigger a query
- Legal name typed differently from the PAN database — even a missing middle name.
- Utility bill older than two months at the time of filing.
- Business activity selected in the application not matching the HSN/SAC codes you later invoice under.
Timeline
With Aadhaar authentication, GSTIN is usually issued in 3–7 working days. Without it, expect physical verification and 15–30 days.
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