Know How to Register for GST Using Aadhaar Authentication

All Indian citizens can avail of this facility.

• Step 1: Go to gst.gov.in

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the Service option

Step 3: Under that option, select Registration and then new registration

Step 4: Opt for Aadhar authentication

Step 5: Following this, you will get an authentication link on GST registered mobile number and e-mail ID

Step 6: After clicking on that link, you will be required to provide an Aadhar number. Then click on the Validate option

Step 7: Then you will receive an OTP after verification, which you will have to enter in the provided box

Step 8: After that a message of successful e-KYC authentication will appear

The GST Council had given nod to operationalisation of Aadhaar authentication for new taxpayers in its 39th meeting that took place in March. It could not be implemented at that time because of the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown.