Once the enrollment application is submitted on the GST portal, it takes a certain specified time to get approved. In the meantime, an applicant can track his application status online by using the Application Reference Number (ARN). GST registration application may be approved, rejected or the officer may ask to submit some clarification also.
What is ARN number?
Application Reference Number (ARN) is a 15 digit unique number generated after submission of a registration application on the GST portal. It can be used to track the application status. If the applicant doesn’t receive ARN within 15 minutes of submission of the application, an e-mail will be sent to him with detailed instructions for further course of action.
Format of ARN:
AA - Alphabets
09 - State Code
10 - Month
21 -Year
555555 - Six Digits System Generated Code
1- CheckSum Digit
Steps to track the status of registration application on GST portal
This is a pre-login option available to users who have applied for registration and want to know the status of their registration application.
Step 1: Visit the GST official website
Step 2: Navigate to ‘Services’ > ‘Registration’ > ‘Track Application Status’
Step 3: Select the “Registration” tab from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Enter ARN or SRN in the respective field and click on the 'SEARCH' button
Step 5: The application status will be displayed on your screen.
What is the meaning of different GST registration statuses?
1. Pending for processing - This status means the registration application has been successfully filed but the same is not processed by the GST officer yet.
2. Pending for clarification - This status means notice seeking clarification/additional information has been issued by the GST officer to the applicant.
3. Approved - This status means login ID and password have been emailed to an applicant after the approval of the new registration application.
4. Rejected - This status will be shown when the registration application has been rejected by the GST officer.
Recent updates related to GST registration
November 2021
1. Functionality has been introduced on the GST portal for taxpayers to withdraw their application for cancellation of registration (Form REG-16) provided no action has been initiated by the tax officer against their application.
2. Now the effective date of suspension of a taxpayer is also displayed on the portal when his profile is accessed using "Search Taxpayer" functionality.
24th September 2021
An applicant shall undergo Aadhaar authentication for filing an application for revocation of cancellation of registration in FORM GST REG-21 under Rule 23. (Notification No. 35/2021–Central Tax)
Under Aadhar authentication, an authentication link is sent on the registered mobile number and email id. On clicking the verification link, a window for Aadhaar Authentication will open where an applicant needs to enter Aadhaar number and the OTP received on the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
29th July 2021
The taxpayers who have been newly registered on the GST portal but have not yet furnished their Bank Account details, may login and update the same through the Non-core amendment.
28th May 2021
The last date for filing application for revocation of canceled GSTIN falling between 15th April 2021 to 29th June 2021 extended to 30th June 2021.
5th March 2021
The search ARN functionality for registration on the common portal has been enhanced for taxpayers.
31st January 2021
(i) SEZs while applying for GST registration will have to provide the validity period as per the letter of authorisation (LOA).
(ii) Aadhaar authentication has been implemented on the Common portal for existing taxpayers.
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