Advisory Issued for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication for GST Registration Applicants of J&K and West Bengal



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Applicants for GST registration in Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal are now subject to a new process involving biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification. Depending on the application, you may receive an email with a link for OTP-based authentication or a link to book an appointment at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK). If an appointment is required, you must visit the GSK with specific documents for verification.

Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration Applicants of Jammu Kashmir and West Bengal This is to inform taxpayers about recent developments concerning the application process for GST registration. It is advised to keep the following key points in mind during the registration process. 1. Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017 has been amended to provide that an applicant can be identified on the common portal, based on data analysis and risk par
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An advisory has been issued for a new process involving biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification for GST registration applicants in Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal.

The functionality for biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification was rolled out in Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal on 2nd August 2024.

After submitting Form GST REG-01, applicants will receive an email with either a link for OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication or a link to book an appointment at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) for biometric authentication and document verification.

You will need to carry a copy of the appointment confirmation email, jurisdiction details, original Aadhaar Card and PAN Card, and the original documents uploaded with your application.

ARNs will be generated only after the biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification processes are successfully completed.




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