GST Login – www.gst.gov.in – Register for GST Online Portal

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a form of reformed tax that has replaced the older indirect taxes such as VAT, service tax, excise duty, etc. The Goods and Services Tax system came into effect in July 2017 as a multi-stage, destination-based tax system that levies taxes at every step of value addition and is levied at the point of consumption.

Taxpayers would generally need to visit their nearest Income Tax office to file GST, submit claim refunds, obtain goods bills, and much more. However, this process has been cut off and made more accessible as taxpayers can now access all the information and tools they require from the GST online portal.

This guide will provide you with sufficient information to register, log in, and navigate through the GST online portal.

GST Online Portal

The GST online portal allows you to easily access tax-payer tools, eforms, and various other information. This portal has many tax management resources that allow users to have a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Through the GST portal, you can file returns, upload invoices through offline tools, file ITC forms, register & log in to your taxpayer dashboard, generate eWay bills, and much more.

This article will provide you with instructions to register for GST online, log in to your dashboard, and much more on how to navigate through the portal.

Requirements:

  • To access the GST online portal, you need a laptop, desktop, or smartphone.
  • It would help if you also had a stable internet connection to navigate through the portal.
  • As part of the GST registration process, you need the legal name of your business, PAN (Permanent Account Number), email address, and mobile number.
  • For new GST registration, a TRN (Temporary Reference Number) is required, which can be obtained by following the steps mentioned below.
  • To create a new user login within the GST online portal, you need a Provisional ID/GSTIN/UIN/GSTP ID.

How to create a New User Login on the GST online portal?

For users who want to create new user login on the GST online portal, ensure you have the required details and proceed to follow the below-mentioned steps:

  1. Visit the GST website at https://www.gst.gov.in/, where you can find the ‘Login’ option present at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Click on ‘Login.’
  3. On the Login page, navigate to the ‘First time login: If you are logging in for the first time, click here to log in.’ section present at the bottom.
  4. Click on the ‘here’ option to go to the New User Login page.
  5. Enter your Provisional ID/GSTIN/UIN/GSTP ID.
  6. Enter a password.
  7. Click on ‘Login’ to create a new user login. Complete any necessary prompts that are requested on the next page.

How to log in to your Taxpayer Dashboard on the GST portal?

Once you have created your user login account on the GST portal, you can log in to access your taxpayer dashboard to download your certificates and notices. Here’s how:

  1. Visit the GST website at https://www.gst.gov.in/, where you can find the ‘Login’ option present at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Click on ‘Login.’
  3. Enter your username.
  4. Enter your password.
  5. Click on ‘Login’ to access your dashboard.

Have you forgotten your Username or Password?

The GST login is created so that it is safe and secure without allowing outsiders to access your personal information. Hence, it is paramount to ensure that you always have your username and password details kept private and accessible only to yourself.

However, there might be instances where you might have forgotten your username or password. In most cases, this could be due to misplaced login credentials or inactivity for a long duration.

In these situations, there are ways to retrieve your account information. Here’s how:

  • Forgot Username?
    1. For users who have forgotten their username, visit the GST login page.
    2. Click on the ‘Forgot Username’ option present. This will redirect you to the forgot username page, where you have to enter your Provisional ID/GSTIN/UIN.
    3. Click on ‘Generate OTP’ and enter the correct OTP code that you receive on your registered email or mobile number.
    4. After verification, you will be provided with your account login credentials.
  • Forgot Password?
    1. For users who have forgotten their username, visit the GST login page.
    2. Click on the ‘Forgot Username’ option present. This will redirect you to the forgot password page, where you have to enter your username.
    3. Click on ‘Generate OTP’ and enter the correct OTP code that you receive on your registered email or mobile number.
    4. After verification, you will be provided with your account login credentials.

Registering for GST

The procedure to register for GST online has been made simple so that taxpayers can easily proceed to file a return or much more. If you are a new user who wants to register for GST, here are the required steps to follow:

  1. Visit the GST homepage at gst.gov.in.
  2. Click on the ‘Services’ drop-down menu.
  3. Under the ‘Registration section, click on the ‘New Registration option.
  4. On the GST Registration page, select the ‘New Registration option and fill in the following information:
          • Type of user
          • State/UT
          • District
          • Legal Name of the Business
          • Permanent Account Number
          • Email Address
          • Mobile number
  5. Clicking on ‘Submit’ will generate an OTP on your email id as well as mobile number.
  6. Use these OTP codes to obtain your TRN (Temporary Reference Number).
  7. On the GST Registration page, select the ‘Temporary Reference Number’ option to edit your application, upload documents, and enter other details requested.
  8. Click on the ‘Verification’ tab to get your GST Application Reference Number. You can use this number to obtain the status of your GST Application.

This article provides a comprehensive guide for taxpayers who want to register for GST and create a user login on the GST portal. Once you have your GST login account, you can access all your notices and documents on your dashboard.

If you require any further assistance with the GST online portal, you can contact the GST portal Helpdesk at 1800-103-4786.

Karthik Rajakumar