This discussion clarifies that a new GST number can indeed be issued for a partnership firm even if it shares the same name and address as a previous proprietor company. The old GST number for the proprietor firm can be surrendered later, although it's advisable to do so soon after obtaining the new registration to avoid complications.
22 July 2021
An existing proprietor company is getting converted to partnership firm. The name of the firm is to be maintained the same. will new gst number for partnership firm be given for the same firm name and the same address. The proprietor company gst will be surrendered later after 2-3 months overlap.
23 July 2021
Do i have to surrender the old gst number of the proprietor firm before getting the new gst number or can the old gst number of proprietor firm continue for 2-3 months before surrendering?