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This is the actual GSTN checklist, a one-page table listing every document category, the exact file type and size limit (JPG or PDF, 100 KB to 1 MB) and whether multiple files can be uploaded. It removes the guesswork on formatting before you open the portal.
From
GST Tutorial Portal (GSTN)
by Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
- Proof of constitution (partnership deed, trust deed, incorporation certificate) must be JPG or PDF under 1 MB
- Photos of stakeholders and the authorised signatory must be JPG under 100 KB, only one file allowed
- Address proof (property tax receipt, khata copy, electricity bill, rent agreement, consent letter) can be multiple files, mostly capped at 100 KB except the rent/lease agreement at 1 MB
- The same address-proof list applies separately for principal and additional places of business
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This is the actual CBIC circular that tells GST officers exactly which documents they are and are not allowed to demand, so it doubles as a founder's cheat sheet for pushing back if an officer asks for something extra like a lessor's Aadhaar or an MSME certificate.
From
CBIC, Ministry of Finance, Government of India (via PIB)
by Shrunkhala Kangale, Deputy Secretary, CBIC
- For owned premises, any one of property tax receipt, khata copy or electricity bill is sufficient, no additional proof should be sought
- For rented premises with a registered agreement, no identity proof of the landlord should be demanded at all
- If there is no rent agreement, a notarised affidavit plus an electricity bill in the applicant's name is valid proof of possession
- Officers must approve non-flagged, complete applications within 7 working days, and can only ask for extra documents with Deputy or Assistant Commissioner approval
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The primary source: the tax department's own FAQ and user manual for the registration flow, worth bookmarking since every other guide is ultimately paraphrasing this one.
From
CBIC, Government of India
by CBIC
- Covers the registration workflow directly from the authority that issues GSTINs, including Aadhaar authentication and physical verification triggers.
- Useful as the tie breaker when a paid consultant's advice conflicts with a blog post.
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The official onboarding document handed to every newly registered taxpayer, worth reading once end to end so you know exactly what compliance calendar you are signing up for the moment you get a GSTIN.
From
GST Portal, Government of India
- Lays out first filing deadlines and return types a new registrant needs to track.
- Straight from the GST Portal itself, so it reflects the current process rather than a third party's interpretation.
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Razorpay writes this for the same founders opening a payment gateway account right after GST registration, so the document set it walks through lines up with what you will be asked for again a week later when you set up payments, saving a second scanning round.
From
Razorpay Learn
by Razorpay
- Ties the GST document list to the immediate next step most D2C founders take, opening a payment gateway account
- Explains PAN and bank proof requirements in the specific context of an e-commerce or D2C business
- Free reference with no signup required
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One of the more complete entity-by-entity breakdowns available, useful if you are still deciding between registering as a proprietorship or incorporating first, since the document burden (MOA, AOA, board resolution, DSC) changes a lot depending on that choice.
From
IndiaFilings
by IndiaFilings
- Lays out how the document list expands once you move from proprietorship to a private limited company or LLP
- Covers digital signature and board resolution requirements specific to companies and LLPs
- Explains bank account proof options when the business account is not yet opened
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Written specifically for online sellers, this covers the document gap founders discover only after they are already live, that every Amazon or Flipkart fulfilment centre you ship from has to be declared as an additional place of business or your seller account risks suspension.
From
ComplyLocal
by ComplyLocal
- Marketplace fulfilment centre addresses (from Seller Central or Seller Hub) plus a marketplace authorisation letter are required as APOB proof
- Generic marketplace document templates are rejected, the authorisation must be specific to your seller account
- APOB only covers locations within the same state as your existing GSTIN, a new state means a fresh registration, not an amendment
- Undeclared FC addresses can trigger both GST penalties and marketplace account suspension
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Written by a business banking platform that watches founders go through registration constantly, this is a practical failure-mode list rather than another document checklist, useful for catching mismatches before you submit rather than after a rejection notice.
From
OPEN Money Blog
by Open Financial Technologies
- PAN and Aadhaar name mismatches, even minor spelling or middle-name differences, are among the top causes of rejection
- Address proof documents older than the portal's freshness window (roughly 2 months for utility bills) get flagged
- Recommends double-checking mobile number and email linkage to Aadhaar before starting, since OTP-based authentication depends on it
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A tax practitioner's plain-language breakdown of the same CBIC instruction on the day it dropped, useful as a five-minute summary of your rights during document verification before you read the full circular.
From
X (FinTaxPro)
by FinTaxPro
- Summarises the CBIC instruction's core intent: no additional documents beyond the FORM GST REG-01 list, no harassment of genuine applicants
- Highlights the shift toward stricter timelines for officers to approve or query applications
- Good as a quick-read companion to the full instruction PDF
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Once your GSTIN comes through, this is the single-volume reference Indian tax professionals actually keep on their desk, worth owning if you plan to handle any compliance in-house rather than outsourcing everything to a CA from day one.
From
Taxmann
by V. S. Datey
- Covers registration through returns, refunds and appeals in one reference, useful beyond just the application stage
- Updated annually for the Finance Act, the 2026 edition reflects the latest GST rate rationalisation
- Written by a veteran indirect-tax author with decades of practitioner-facing books, not a startup-marketing guide
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Many D2C brands incorporate as an LLP before scaling to a private limited company, and the document set for an LLP (LLP agreement, DSC, DIN of designated partners) differs enough from a proprietorship that this dedicated guide saves you from missing something the generic checklists gloss over.
From
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- LLPs need the LLP Agreement itself as constitution proof, not a partnership deed
- Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory for the designated partner signing the application, Aadhaar e-sign is not an option
- Covers using a virtual or co-working office address as principal place of business proof, relevant if you have not signed a lease yet
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