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Aadhaar and Biometric Authentication for GST Registration

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The clearest explanation of the fork in the road: some applicants get simple OTP based Aadhaar authentication, others get flagged for an in person biometric appointment at a GST Suvidha Kendra, and this covers what decides which path and what to carry.

  • A risk based system selects applicants for either OTP e-KYC or in person biometric verification at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK).
  • You must carry Aadhaar, PAN, and original registration documents to the GSK appointment.
  • Missing the verification window (15 days from application submission) means your ARN is never generated.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. What's the actual step-by-step to register for GST myself, without paying a CA?
  2. How long does GST registration actually take and what does it cost?

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