GST Registration Process 2025: Documents Required, Limit, Fees & How to Apply?

Recently, new updates have been added to make the GST registration process more efficient. GST is an important tax in India, and businesses that earn above a certain limit must register for it through a simple and fully online process on the official GST portal.

In this article we will cover details regarding the GST registration process, including its overview, recent changes, the registration process, and its approval.

GST Registration Process 2025

GST registration is mandatory for businesses once they cross certain yearly income limits. For service providers, registration is needed if their annual turnover is over ₹20 lakh. However, in northeastern states like Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura, this limit is lower at ₹10 lakh.

For businesses selling goods, GST registration is required if their turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh. In some states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Telangana, Sikkim, Tripura, and a few others, this limit is reduced to ₹20 lakh.

New GST Registration Overview

Department Name	Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Program	GST Registration 2025
GST	Goods and Services Tax
Approval Time	Instant to 21 days
Who Must Register	Businesses above ₹20L/₹40L turnover
Verification	Aadhaar biometric or in-person check
Main Benefits	Legal status, input tax credit
Category	News
Official Website	https://www.gst.gov.in/

Recent Changes in GST Registration Process

In July 2024, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced important changes to the GST registration process. One major update is the nationwide rollout of biometric-based Aadhaar authentication, which was first tested in Gujarat and Puducherry.

For applicants who choose not to use Aadhaar authentication, they must visit a specific facilitation center to verify their identity by providing a recent photograph and original documents.

How to Register for GST Online

Registering for GST is now a cost-free digital process, applicants need to visit the GST portal and fill out Form GST REG-01. The application consists of two parts; in Part A, you need to enter basic information like the type of taxpayer, business name, PAN, email ID, and mobile number. After successful verification, you will receive a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) on both your registered email and mobile number.

Using the TRN, you can log in to complete Part B of the application, where you have to provide information about your business, such as the address, nature of goods or services, bank details, and information about promoters or partners. After filling in the necessary details, the form can be digitally signed using a DSC (Digital Signature Certificate). Once submitted, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is sent as confirmation of your registration.

Aadhaar-Based Authentication for GST

The GST registration process has become more convenient with the implementation of Aadhaar-based verification. While filling out the online application, users can choose to verify their identity using their Aadhaar number, and a verification link is then sent to their registered mobile number and email.

By entering the Aadhaar number and verifying the OTP, the registration gets approved without any physical checks. However, if the applicant does not opt for Aadhaar authentication, the application is sent to the tax department for further review. This may include document verification or a physical visit to confirm the business details before approval.

GST Approval Time

After submission, if Aadhaar authentication is successful, the application is typically approved without delays. For those opting out of Aadhaar verification, the tax department may take up to 21 days for approval. If no objections or actions are taken within this period, the GST application is automatically considered approved.

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