GST Registration starts for Existing Taxpayers of VAT, Service Tax, Central Excise from 08th November, 2016

      1.      GST will be implemented from 1^st April, 2017, so the government enables the existing VAT dealers and taxpayers registered under specified indirect taxes to apply for GST Registration at www.gst.gov.in.

      2.      All registered Dealers under VAT or their Authorized Representatives should visit their respective Ward offices between 09/11/2016 to 11/11/2016 and collect sealed envelope containing their provisional ID and Password for use in completing online pre-registration under GST.

       3.      Following Documents shall be uploaded while applying the GST registration on the website of GST

a.       Partnership Deed in case of Partnership firm

b.      In other cases, Registration Certificate of the Business Entity

c.       Photographs of Promoters of the Company/ Partners/Karta of HUF

d.      Photograph and Proof of Appointment of Authorized Signatory

e.       Opening page of Bank Passbook or Bank Statement containing Bank Account Number, Address of Branch, Address of Account holder and Few transaction details

     

       To know Enrolment Schedule for your state click here

       CBEC’s FAQs on GST Registration

Limit the eform PDF file size while affixing the DSC

FAQ: The size of the e-form increases significantly after attaching the DSC. What should be done to optimize the PDF file size?

Solution: Please follow the below instructions to limit the increase in PDF file size while affixing the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

1. Open any PDF file or right click any PDF file.
2. Select Edit > Preferences. The Preferences window is displayed.
3. Select Category: Signature. The Digital Signatures section is displayed.
4. Click “More” button under the Creation & Appearance section.
5. Uncheck “Include signature's revocation status” option.

Your file size will be limited upto up-loadable size.

Source: MCA FAQs