Foreign Company: Documents required for GST

Foreign Company-Documents Required for GST Registration as the constitution of business.

Foreign Company required GST Registration if it is working in India which is necessary for running a company.

Documents Required for New Registration Application of a Normal Taxpayer who has many categories of the constitution of business.

There are many types of the constitution of business who can apply for online GST Registration and these are below:

• Foreign Company
• Foreign Limited Liability Partnership
• Government Department
• Hindu Undivided Family
• Limited Liability Partnership
• Local Authority
• Partnership
• Private Limited Company
• Proprietorship
• Public Limited Company
• Public Sector Undertaking
• Society/ Trust/ Club/ AOP
• Statutory Body
• Unlimited Company
• Other

And these all are required to provide documents as per the nature of possession of premises as

• Own premises
• Rented premises
• Shared premises
• Consent premises
• Leased Premises

So now we want to know one by one list of documents required as per the constitution of business and the Nature of possession of premises.

First of all, we will know What is Foreign Company and the documentation required for a Foreign Company to get GST Registration

What is the definition of a Foreign Company?

A ‘foreign company’ is an entity that is incorporated outside India, but has a place of business in India or conducts any business activity in India in any other manner.

In India, a foreign company is mandated to follow certain special or modified provisions as compared to a domestic company.

For instance, a foreign company at the time of making an investment in India or setting up an office is required to comply with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Similarly, if the foreign company is involved in selling goods or providing services then it is required to comply with the Indian tax laws.

What are the Documents required for a Foreign Company for GST Registration?

There is some Document required for getting a GST Registration as a Foreign Company as per the status of possession of premises as shown above and these are as follow:

In case of Consent Premise for Foreign Company

In the case of leased and rented Premises

In the case of Own Premises

In the case of Shared Premise

In the case of Other Premises

What are the steps for GST registration as a Foreign Company?

These are the simple steps to registering as a Foreign Company in the GST System-

Part-A steps

1 Step: First of all, Visit the GST portal – https://www.gst.gov.in

2 Step: Then click on the ‘Register Now’ link which can be found under the ‘Taxpayers’ tab

3 Step: Now select ‘New Registration’.

4 Step: Fill in the below-mentioned details:

1. Under the ‘I am a drop-down menu, select ‘Taxpayer’.
2. Select the respective state and district.
3. Then enter the name of the business.
4. Then enter the PAN of the business.
5. After that enter the email ID and mobile number in the respective boxes. The entered email ID and mobile number must be active as OTPs will be sent to them.
6. Enter the image that is shown on the screen and click on ‘Proceed’.

5 Step: On the next page, enter the OTP that was sent to the email ID and mobile number in the respective boxes.

6 Step: Once the details have been entered, click on ‘Proceed’.

7 Step: You will be shown the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) on the screen. Make a note of the TRN.

Part-B steps

8 Step: Then visit the GST portal again and click on ‘Register’ under the ‘Taxpayers’ menu.

9 Step: Now select ‘Temporary Reference Number (TRN)’.

10 Step: Then enter the TRN and the captcha details.

11 Step: And click on ‘Proceed’.

12 Step: After proceeding, You will receive an OTP on your email ID and registered mobile number. Enter the OTP on the next page and click on ‘Proceed’.

13 Step: The status of your application will be available on the next page. On the right side, there will be an Edit icon, click on it.

14 Step: There will be 10 sections on the next page. All the relevant details must be filled in, and the necessary documents must be submitted. The list of documents that must be uploaded is mentioned below:

1. Photographs
2. Business address proof
3. Authorized signatory and Partners details
4. Bank details such as account number, bank name, bank branch, and IFSC code.
5. Authorization form
6. The constitution of the taxpayer-Foreign Company

15 Step: Then visit the ‘Verification’ page and check the declaration, Then submit the application by using one of the below-mentioned methods:

1. By Electronic Verification Code (EVC). The code will be sent to the registered mobile number.
2. By e-Sign method. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to the Aadhaar card.
3. In case companies are registering, the application must be submitted by using the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

16 Step: Once completed, a success message will be shown on the screen. The Application Reference Number (ARN) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.

17 Step: Finally, You can check the status of the ARN on the GST portal. Within 7 days if all documents are verified and found ok then you will get a GST registration Number.

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Mayur Kumar

An Accountant, GSTP, GST blogger, Website Creator, SEO Builder & Co-founder of the website https://gstportalindia.in for the help of GST Taxpayers of India. Having a perfect accounting experience of more than 10 years in a Private Ltd Company.

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