09 July 2017
Sir the light bill is in the name of father so the property should be considered as owned or it will be in consent portion in gst and consent letter will be required?
20 July 2025
Yes, even if there is no relationship between the owner and the tenant, a consent letter will suffice for GST registration โ provided it is properly executed.
โ Here's what you need to know: 1. **When is a Consent Letter Required?
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When the business premises is not owned by the applicant (e.g., rented, shared, or used with permission) Even if it's your fatherโs property, you need to submit a consent letter if the electricity bill or property papers are not in your name 2. What if there is no family relation?
No problem. A consent letter is valid even if there is no blood relation, as long as: The owner gives permission in writing, and You attach an address proof (like the electricity bill or property tax receipt) in the owner's name ๐ Documents Required: Document Purpose Consent Letter (on plain paper or stamp paper) Confirms permission to use premises Electricity Bill / Property Tax / Registry Proof of address (must be recent) Rent Agreement (optional but useful) If there's a formal rental arrangement ๐น Format of Consent Letter (Short Example): TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN
I, [Owner's Name], S/o [Father's Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby give my consent to [Applicant's Name] to use the premises at the above address for the purpose of GST registration.