Provision for Aadhar Authentication in GST Registration.
Now Aadhaar Authentication process has been introduced while
application of new GST Registration.
(A) Aadhaar Authentication applicable to following persons.
1)
Normal Taxpayer.
2)
Composition Scheme.
3)
Casual Taxable Person.
4)
Input Service Distributor (ISD).
5) SEZ
Developer or SEZ Unit.
(B) Under this, Individuals, Authorized signatory of all
types of businesses, Managing and Authorized partners of a partnership firm and
Karta of a Hindu undivided family, applying for new registration, can opt to
undergo e-KYC authentication of their Aadhaar number.
(C) Applicants, who, either do not provide Aadhaar, while
applying for new registration or whose Aadhar authentication fails in
validation, would be subjected to site verification by the tax department.
However, Tax authority based on the documents produced can grant registration.
(D) Important points while opting for Aadhar authentication
is as follows:-
1) Once
registration application is submitted, an authentication link will be shared on
GST registered mobile numbers and email ids mentioned in the GST application.
2) On
clicking the verification link, a window for Aadhaar Authentication will open
where they have enter Aadhaar Number and the OTP received by them on the mobile
number linked with Aadhaar.
3)
Taxpayer need to complete Aadhaar authentication of all Promoters/ Partners/
Authorized Signatories/ Karta etc. as mentioned in the application to avail
this option.
4)
Applicant can access the link again for authentication by navigating to My
Saved Applications > Aadhar Authentication Status > RESEND VERIFICATION
LINK.
5)
Persons already registered on GST portal are not required to undergo Aadhar
authentication at this stage.
6)
Persons who are not resident /citizen of India are exempted from the Aadhaar
authentication process.
(E) Timelines for grant of registration are:-
1) In
case of successful authentication of Aadhaar, registration will be deemed
approved within 03 working days.
2) If
Aadhar authentication is not opted for or if authentication fails in validation
and no SCN is issued within 21 days by tax official, registration will be
deemed approved.
3) Tax
Officer can issue SCN within the period specified for grant of registration,
like in cases of successful Aadhar authentication i.e. 03 working days, or in
cases when taxpayer do not opt to provide Aadhaar or when Aadhar authentication
fails i.e. 21 working days. Applicants can submit their reply within 07 working
days from issue of SCN.
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