GST registration takes 3-7 days if the documents are complete. New 2026 rules mandate PAN 2.0 linkage and Aadhaar biometric verification for proprietorships.

Follow these exact steps to avoid rejection (95% rejections due to document errors).

Step 1: Access GST Portal & Start Application

Navigate: gst.gov.in → Services → Registration → New Registration

Select: Taxpayer | Regular | New Registration

Enter: PAN, Email, Mobile → Verify OTP

Temporary Reference Number (TRN) generated

Validity: TRN valid for 15 days only.

Step 2: PAN 2.0 & Aadhaar Verification (New 2026)

Proprietorship: Aadhaar OTP + Live Photo

Company/LLP: DSC mandatory

PAN 2.0 linkage compulsory

Real-time Income Tax validation

Step 3: Business Constitution Details

Type

Documents Required

Authorization

Proprietorship

Aadhaar, PAN, Photo

OTP

Partnership

Partnership deed

DSC/ E-sign

Private Limited

MOA, AOA, COI

DSC Class 2

LLP

LLP Agreement

DSC Class 2

Step 4: Promoter/Partner Details

Upload: Passport size photo (JPG 100KB)

PAN, Aadhaar, Mobile for each

Authorized signatory details

Principal place of business

Step 5: Business Activity & HSN Details

Main business activity (dropdown)

HSN code selection (6-digit)

Warehouse/godown addresses

Additional place of business

Step 6: Bank Account Validation

Cancel cheque or bank statement first page

IFSC validation automatic

Account holder name match with PAN

Savings/Current account both accepted

Step 7: Goods/Services Master Upload

HSN codes for supply (mandatory)

SAC codes for services

Bulk Excel upload option available

Rate notifications auto-applied

Step 8: Authorization Form (Mandatory)

Form REG-10 digitally signed:

Proprietor: Aadhaar OTP

Company: DSC of Director

Partnership: DSC of Authorized Partner

Step 9: Document Upload Matrix

Document Type

Proprietor

Company

LLP

Photo

1 photo

2 directors

2 partners

PAN

Individual PAN

Company PAN

LLP PAN

Address

Rent/Lease

Property tax

Lease deed

Bank

Cancel cheque

Bank statement

Passbook

Authorization

Aadhaar OTP

Board resolution

LLP agreement

Max size: 1MB each (PDF/JPG)

Step 10: ARN Generation & Verification

Application submitted → ARN generated instantly

Email/SMS notification

Physical verification scheduled (7 days)

Photo + electricity bill inspection

Step 11: GSTIN Activation (3-7 Days)

Verification officer visits (2 days notice)

Photo capture at premises

Digital signature collection

GSTIN activated same day

Download certificate

Common Rejection Reasons (Fixed List)

1. Bank account mismatch (40%)

2. Address proof invalid (25%)

3. Missing HSN/SAC codes (15%)

4. Authorization pending (10%)

5. PAN-Aadhaar mismatch (10%)

Pro Tips for 100% Approval

Upload cancelled cheque (not passbook)

Electricity bill <3 months old

HSN codes selected before submission

Authorized signatory fully documented