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How to add 2 trade names in a single GST registration ?

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Prakhar

BUSINESSMAN

138 Points Posted on 04 March 2022

I am sole proprietor of a ABC MEDICAL having GST registration, now I have started a new business XYZ AUTOMOBILE . I have added this business as additional place of business in my current GST registration, but there is no option to add new trade name .

How can I add XYZ AUTOMOBILE trade name to my current registration ? If it's possible please guide through process, if not possible then kindly tell will it be legally ok to display and use XYZ AUTOMOBILE for business given this name is not present in registration certificate .

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Quick Summary

This discussion addresses the common query of adding multiple trade names to a single GST registration. It clarifies that a single GST registration typically allows only one trade name. While you can add a new business as an additional place of business under your existing registration, you cannot officially register a different trade name for it. To legally use a distinct trade name for a new business, a separate GST registration is generally required. The thread also touches upon the legality of using a trade name not explicitly listed on the GST certificate when operating from an additional place of business.

Eswar Reddy S

CFO- at NHTF

15022 Points Posted on 04 March 2022

For one registration only one trade name.You may apply for seperate registration with another trade name

Prakhar

BUSINESSMAN

138 Points Posted on 04 March 2022

Sir what if I want to keep only single registration and add new business in additional place of current registration than will it be legally ok to display and use XYZ AUTOMOBILE for business given this trade name is not present in registration certificate ?

CA Puja Sharma

Chartered Accountant

3528 Points Posted on 04 March 2022

You cannot add more than one trade name in one GST registration. You have to apply for seperate registration in this case.

Prakhar

BUSINESSMAN

138 Points Posted on 04 March 2022

Mam ,what if I want to keep only single registration and add new business in additional place of current registration than will it be legally ok to display and use XYZ AUTOMOBILE for business given this trade name is not present in registration certificate ?

because as per my understanding keeping same GST will help me claim ITC of businesses together .

Eswar Reddy S

CFO- at NHTF

15022 Points Posted on 05 March 2022

With the same Trade name , you may add additional place . Seperate registration is required to have different trade name

Prakhar

BUSINESSMAN

138 Points Posted on 05 March 2022

If I add my new business as additional place ,will it be legally ok to display and use this trade name given this name will be present under " additional place " & not under "trade name " in GST registration certificate .