GST registration is done entirely online through the GST portal (gst.gov.in). Here is the complete process:
1. Visit the GST Portal
Go to gst.gov.in and click on “Register Now” under the Services tab. Select “New Registration.”
2. Fill Part A of the Application (Form GST REG-01)
Enter your PAN, email address, mobile number, and select Andhra Pradesh as your state. An OTP will be sent to verify your contact details.
3. Receive Temporary Reference Number (TRN)
After OTP verification, you’ll receive a TRN on your email and mobile. Note this carefully — it is valid for 15 days.
4. Fill Part B of the Application
Log in using your TRN and complete the detailed application — business details, principal place of business in AP, bank details, promoter info, and upload all required documents.
5. Submit with DSC or EVC
Companies and LLPs must sign using Digital Signature Certificate. Proprietors and partnerships can use Electronic Verification Code (EVC) sent to their Aadhaar-linked mobile.
6. Receive ARN (Application Reference Number)
Once submitted, you’ll receive an ARN immediately. Use this to track your application status on the portal.
7. GST Officer Review
The application is reviewed by the GST officer assigned to your jurisdiction in Andhra Pradesh. They may raise queries (Form GST REG-03) within 3 working days if any document is unclear.
8. Receive GSTIN and Registration Certificate
Once approved, you’ll receive your GSTIN (15-digit GST Identification Number) and the registration certificate (Form GST REG-06) on your email. The process typically takes 7–10 working days.