New GST Registration: GST Number not granted yet.

GST registration typically takes 3 to 7 working days, but the actual path depends on which track your application lands in.

Check your ARN status at Services > Registration > Track Application Status:

- Pending for Verification means an officer has your file. You get an email if they raise a query and you have 7 working days to respond.
- SCN (Show Cause Notice) issued means the notice is formal. Reply through the portal with supporting documents within 7 working days from the notice date.
- Pending for Processing means the file is still queued and no officer has opened it yet. This can stretch beyond 7 days if the system flagged your application for closer review.

If you have crossed 15 working days with no notice and no approval, check your registered email for a Deficiency Memo (REG-03), which also has a 7-day response deadline.

Once your GSTIN comes through, you will also want to verify if your turnover puts you under the e-invoicing obligation. This [e-invoicing compliance guide for businesses above Rs 5 crore](https://taxgarden.in/blog/e-invoicing-mandatory-rs-5-crore-smb-guide-april-2026) explains the threshold, what you need to set up, and the timeline.