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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(gst registration documents, gst documents, gstin documents, new gst documents)
+metatag-description=(Documents for new GST registration. PAN + business proof + place of business + bank + photo. Plus when registration is mandatory.)}}
+====== Documents required for GST registration (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** GST registration mandatory if turnover > **Rs. 40 lakh (goods)** OR **Rs. 20 lakh (services)** in most states; **Rs. 20 / 10 lakh** in special states (NE + hill). Documents: PAN of business + proof of business address + bank account + photos. Apply at gst.gov.in. **FREE.**</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **PAN of business / individual** — Sole proprietor: individual PAN; Partnership: firm PAN; Company: company PAN
+  * **Aadhaar of authorised signatory** — For Aadhaar-OTP authentication (speeds approval to 3 days)
+  * **Proof of place of business (address)** — Property tax receipt OR rent agreement (registered) OR electricity bill OR consent letter from owner
+  * **Photo of authorised signatory** — Recent, 100KB-1MB JPG
+  * **Bank account details** — Cancelled cheque OR first page of passbook OR bank statement
+  * **DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)** — For company / LLP applications (mandatory)
+  * **Partnership deed / %%MoA%%-%%AoA%% / LLP agreement** — For respective entity types
+  * **Authority letter for authorised signatory** — For company / LLP / partnership
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Trade licence / Shop & Establishment** — Strengthens application; not strictly mandatory
+  * **Earlier registration certificates (if any)** — For migration cases
+  * **Letter of Authorisation (%%LoA%%)** — For director/partner authorising signatory
+  * **NOC from premises owner** — For shared / co-working / family premises
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **FREE** — no government fee. Agents charging Rs. 1,500-5,000 are over-charging for a 30-minute self-service.
+  * **Aadhaar authentication** speeds processing from 7 days → 3 days.
+  * **Composition scheme** (1% for goods up to Rs. 1.5 cr, 6% services up to Rs. 50 lakh) opt-in within 30 days.
+  * **Multiple states** — separate GSTIN per state mandatory.
+  * **Voluntary registration** below threshold useful for B2B credit recovery.
+  * **E-invoicing mandate** for businesses > Rs. 5 cr turnover (since 2023).
+  * **LUT (Letter of Undertaking)** required annually for export without IGST.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online at [[https://www.gst.gov.in|gst.gov.in]] → Registration → New Registration.
+→ Official source: [[https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/userguide/registration/index.htm|https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/userguide/registration/index.htm]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If GST registration is rejected for "documents inadequate", request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d). Re-apply. If processing > 7 days, file RTI to GST proper officer.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: GST registration mandatory above what turnover?** — Rs. 40 lakh (goods, most states); Rs. 20 lakh (services); Rs. 20/10 lakh in special states (NE + hill).
+  * **Q: Can I voluntarily register below threshold?** — Yes — useful for B2B credit recovery. Apply via gst.gov.in.
+  * **Q: Multiple business units in different states?** — Separate GSTIN per state.
+  * **Q: Composition scheme — when to opt?** — At registration OR within 30 days of starting financial year. Can't change mid-year.
+  * **Q: What if my GSTIN is cancelled by officer?** — Apply for revocation within 30 days via Form GST REG-21. Otherwise, fresh registration required.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:gst-registration-status|How to check gst registration status]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-utilization-certificate|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>gst registration documents-checklist citizen-help}}