Can the rental agreement be between partner and owner of premise or has to be between Firm and owner ?
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This discussion clarifies the requirements for address proof when registering a partnership firm for GST. It explains that a rental agreement can be between a partner and the premise owner, provided the partner provides a self-declaration allowing the firm to operate there. The GST department generally accepts this, but you'll need to submit both the consent letter and the rent agreement. In certain situations, the officer might request proof of ownership from the premise owner if the rental agreement isn't straightforward.
If the partner has taken the premises on rent then the partner can simply give a self declaration stating that he allows the firm to conduct business in such premises
You will have to attach both the consent and rent agreement. In some cases officer may need ownership proof of the owner if proper rent agreement is not available.