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August 30, 2024

Udeetta Sarma

‍How to Register an Additional Place of Business in GST

For Indian businesses, operating in the volatile environment of India expanding presence denotes growth and prosperity. This comes with a need for the businesses to register additional places of business under the GST regime in respect thereof. It is important for compliance and smooth operations that you understand how to register additional places of business in GST. This guide covers what additional place of business in GST means, how you can add remove or change these places and the procedure for applying.

What is an Additional Place of Business?

Another place of business means another location where a company does its transactions, other than the chief site. Such as branch offices, warehouses or factories and any other places/premises on which business activities are run. Other sectors like locations etc., are all regularized under GST now which means each business activity will be legal work and that's how it should be.

How to Add Place of Business in GST

How to Add a Place of Business in GST? That is where this step-by-step guide comes in.

Log into the GST Portal:

For that, access your account in the GST portal with a proper login step.

Under Amendment of Registration, click on the same:

After that, click on the services tab in which you can find registration and then 'Amendment of Registration Non-Core Fields' as shown.

Update Additional Place of Business:

Click on Add business location in the change section. You can mention the address, type of premises (owned/rented) and business activities done at this place.

Upload Necessary Documents:

You have to submit your address proof as well as documents of the premises, if it is a rental agreement owner deed and this will help you a lot.

Verification and Submission:

You would be required to verify and send the application with your digital signature or Electronic Verification Code (EVC) after filling up all necessary details including document upload.

Acknowledgment and Approval:

You will get an acknowledgement upon submission and the GST authorities will take your application under process. In case all is accepted, your GST registration will be updated with the additional place of business and you receive a confirmation.

If you want to know more about GST filing procedures, check out this article on common errors and mistakes during GSTR-1 filings to avoid mistakes and make the procedure smoother.

How to Remove an Additional Place of Business in GST

For example, if you have to stop operations at some other place of business then it is important for such change also should be done in the GST portal so that it will come in the record. The way you can remove an additional place of business in GST :

Access the GST Portal:

Log into your GST account.

Amendment of Registration:

This is a service listed in the Services tab — Amendment to Registration Non-Core Fields.

Remove the Place of Business:

The additional place of business section will show you all the registered locations. Choose the location you want to delete and add some information about why you need it to remove.

Submit the Application:

Check and submit the Application using your digital signature or EVC Your registration will be treated accordingly by the authorities after they see your request and make necessary changes.

How to Change an Additional Place of Business in GST

By this provision, you can also update the details of an additional place of business added at a later stage such as a change in address or even the nature of the activity. It works just like removing or adding a place of business:

Log into the GST Portal:

Access your GST account.

Go to the Amend Page:

Click on Amendment of Registration Non-Core Fields

Update the Information:

Select the other place of business that you want to change and update details as needed This may be a new address for the road change, changes like the premises or any variations Upload Supporting Documents:

Provide the updated documents that support the changes.

Submit for Approval:

Verify and apply. As per the new changes, GST authorities will process and approve these changes.

How to Apply for an Additional Place of Business in GST

Obtaining an Additional Place of Business in GST requires the inputting of all required information and documents before starting your application progress. Here are the key steps:

Preparation:

Ensure you have proof of new premises, a rent agreement or ownership papers, and any other required documentation depending on the nature of the business premises.

Login and Navigate:

Open the GST portal and click on the "Amendment of Registration Non-Core Fields" section.

Application Form:

Provide the correct address, which involves filling out some forms. Ensure that any details you provide are accurate and match those on your supporting documents.

Document Upload:

Upload documents as prescribed.

Verification:

Verify everything. If it is correct, you can e-file by applying your digital signature or EVC.

Follow-Up:

After submission, clear all queries raised by GST authorities immediately if more information is required. Do not change any information but provide any necessary clarifications.

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Conclusion

For businesses spreading their operations into multiple states or even places, the next big step after registration would be to register another place of business under GST. This roadmap offers the scope that allows your to include more branches and the software, by itself automatically takes care of GST registration at these additional sites making it perfect as a plug-and-play solution.

Adding, Deleting or Modifying an Extra Place of Business are easy but you will need to be prepared about the documents required for each and this guide is modified accordingly. GST compliance guarantees a smooth business flow and that will not be interrupted only because your place has changed. This guide is the crutch to efficient GST registration management for you.

Go to the official GST portal for further assistance, or reach out to your tax consultants. When you consider expanding your business, equally important is GST registration of those centers in which activities are carried out even slightest manner.

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