The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced a “Multistate Registration” facility on the GST Common Portal, enabling taxpayers to initiate registration applications in multiple States and Union Territories simultaneously under the same Permanent Account Number (PAN).

The facility aims to reduce repetitive data entry by allowing applicants to submit common registration information once. These details are subsequently populated in the individual registration applications for the selected States and Union Territories.

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The functionality is currently available only to Normal Taxpayers seeking GST registration in more than one State or Union Territory under the same PAN.

New Portal Tab Enables Selection of Multiple States

GSTN has introduced a “Multistate Registration” tab on the homepage of the Common Portal. Applicants can use this tab to select the States and Union Territories in which they wish to apply for registration.

Once the required jurisdictions are selected, the portal generates a Master Temporary Reference Number, or Master TRN. This reference number enables the applicant to complete the common information stage before proceeding with the individual State/UT applications.

Common Registration Information to Be Submitted Within 15 Days

Using the Master TRN, applicants can provide Common Registration Information (CRI), covering business details, promoter or partner details, authorised signatory details, authorised representative details, and information relating to goods and services.

The advisory specifies that the Master TRN is required to be submitted within 15 days. Applicants should therefore complete and submit the common information stage within this period.

Entering these details through the Master TRN removes the need to enter the same common information separately for every selected State or Union Territory.

Separate TRNs Generated for Each State or Union Territory

After the applicant submits the CRI, the portal generates individual TRNs for each selected State or Union Territory.

The common information furnished through the Master TRN is automatically populated in the corresponding individual applications. GSTN has clarified that these auto-populated details remain editable, allowing applicants to review and revise the information while completing each application.

The process therefore combines a common initial data-entry stage with individual State/UT registration applications.

Business Premises and State-Specific Details Must Still Be Provided

Applicants must complete the remaining information in each individual application, including details of the Principal Place of Business (PPoB), Additional Place of Business (APoB), State-specific information and Aadhaar authentication.

These requirements mean that submitting the common information does not, by itself, complete all the selected registration applications. Applicants must proceed through the individual TRNs and furnish the remaining particulars for the respective jurisdictions.

For example, a business seeking registration in three States can enter its common business, promoter and authorised signatory details once through the Master TRN. After separate TRNs are generated, it can complete the premises details and other remaining requirements for each State.

Reduced Repetitive Data Entry for Businesses

GSTN stated that the functionality reduces repetitive data entry and facilitates ease of doing business. It is particularly relevant to applicants seeking registrations across several States or Union Territories, where much of the information supplied is common to the same business.

The facility streamlines the application process while retaining separate State/UT applications. Applicants should review the editable common details in each application and ensure that the remaining particulars accurately reflect the business premises and information relevant to that jurisdiction.

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