One can easily download your GST from the official GST portal. Learn the actual step-by-step process about the same. Know about the penalties and the details on the business certificate

Any registered taxpayer under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, can Download GST certificate using ARN number on the official GST portal. The GST certificate serves as proof of your GST registration and contains essential details about your business. Every registered GST taxpayer is expected to publicly display their GST Registration certificate at their place of business. In addition, one must display their GSTIN on their name board at their principal and secondary sites, as stipulated in the registration certificate.

This guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of downloading your GST certificate using the unique ARN (Application Reference Number) assigned during the registration process.

How to Download a GST Certificate Using ARN

One can only download their GST certificate, by logging into the GST Portal. You cannot download the same with your ARN. Here is a complete guide to download GST

Step 1

You must have access to your GST account in order to download the GST registration certificate. Once you log into your GST account with your GST Portal account information, proceed as follows:

Step 2

Click on ‘Services’, then click on ‘User Services’ followed by the ‘View/Download Certificate’ tab.

Step 3

Then you must click on the ‘Download’ icon.

Step 4

Then you must click on the ‘Download’ icon under the ‘GST REG-06’ option. The certificate contains the following information about the business:

• On the first page, essential information such as the business’s name, constitution, address, and date of registration are provided
• The second page includes ‘Annexure-A’, which contains information regarding the company’s additional locations
• ‘Annexure B’ on the third page gives the contact information for the person in control of the firm.

Use our GST calculator in India to determine the exact amount of GST to be paid before registering for GST.

Benefits of Having a GST Certificate

• Taxpayers will be recognised as a lawful supplier of goods or services on displaying their GST certificate, this improves business credibility and integrity
• Further, taxpayers will be legally authorised to collect tax from customers and, as a result, to credit recipients for the taxes collected on the goods or services delivered
• Taxpayers can claim input tax credit on those taxes paid on profits as well as the taxes paid due to the supply of goods or services
• At the national level, ITC is transferred from dealers to receivers without interruption
• Taxpayers who are exporters become eligible for a GST refund.

Penalty for Not Displaying GST Certificate

CGST/SGST Rules, Rule 18(1) compels all registered taxpayers to display their registration certificate prominently at their principal place of business, as well as each supplementary place of business. The term ‘prominent location’ is a reference to a spot where a customer/visitor can clearly see the registration certificate. Typically, a taxpayer will show his registration certificate by framing it or pasting it on a wall near the entrance.

The GST Act makes no mention of a specific penalty for failing to display a GST registration certificate or GSTIN. However, under Section 125 of the CGST Act, a general penalty is imposed for non-compliances for which no specific penalty is specified. As a result, a maximum penalty of ₹25,000 can be imposed for this offence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I log into my GST portal with ARN number?

Visit the GST login portal at gst.gov.in and select the 'Login' option located in the upper right corner. If you're logging in for the first time, click on the designated tab and then select 'click here to login.' Next, input the assigned ARN and password sent to your email address for GST login.

Can I use my ARN number for GST?

The ARN number is primarily used to verify GST registration status via online means.

Can a GST invoice be issued with an ARN number?

The ARN permits vendors to apply GST to a bill of supply even without the GSTIN. Once they receive the GSTIN, they must then issue a new invoice incorporating the GSTIN.

How do I check my GST status with ARN?

Visit the GST Portal and locate 'Services' > 'Registration' > 'Track Application Status'

What is the ARN number of a certificate?

The Application Reference Number (ARN) Code is a distinct identifier allocated to each certified Mutual Fund professional or distributor, enabling them to trade in the schemes.

How can I download the GST certificate online without login?

The GST Certificate, is a legal document, is exclusively accessible for download on the GST portal after logging in by registered taxpayers.