The Ministry of Finance has issued an update on Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration processes, which will impact businesses across India.
Effective July 10, 2024, biometric-based Aadhaar authentication has been mandated for GST registration on a pan-India basis.
This measure follows the implementation of provisions from the 53rd GST Council meeting and aims to enhance verification processes.
Nationwide rollout
The new rules, as per the notification dated July 10, 2024 (No. 12/2024), apply to all states and Union Territories.This change extends the biometric Aadhaar authentication requirements, previously applied only in select regions, to the entire country.
Biometric authentication requirement
According to the provisions of Sub-rule 4A of Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, applicants for GST registration must now undergo biometric authentication.
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