MAHAGST Portal – Maharashtra GST Filing Online Portal

PTEC And PTRC Registration

A PTEC stands for a Professional Tax Enrollment Certificate, a registration required by businesses that employ professionals such as chartered accountants, lawyers, and doctors. Professionals are subject to this Tax levied by the State Government. PTRC is a Professional Tax Registration Certificate and is required for businesses employing salaried employees in Maharashtra. Salaried employees are subject to this Tax levied by the state government. PTEC and PTRC registration can be done on the Mahagst website.

Register online through the Maharashtra Government’s website or a facilitation centre. Within 30 days of commencing operations, businesses are required to obtain these registrations.

Features of Registering on the MahaGST Portal 

Registering on the Maha GST portal allows businesses to comply with GST regulations and access various online services related to GST. Please note that the features and procedures may change over time, so it is advisable to refer to the official website or contact the relevant authorities for the most up-to-date information. Here are some common features of registering on the MahaGST portal:

1. GST Registration: Businesses with a turnover above the prescribed threshold (as determined by the government) must register for GST on the Maha GST portal. GST registration is mandatory for individuals or entities engaged in the supply of goods or services.
2. Filing GST Returns: Once registered, businesses need to file various GST returns, such as GSTR-1 (for outward supplies), GSTR-3B (for summary return), GSTR-9 (for annual return), etc., on the portal. The MahaGST portal allows for online filing of these returns.
3. Payment of GST: The Maha GST portal facilitates the online payment of GST dues. Businesses can make GST payments using various modes of payment available on the portal, such as net banking, credit card, or debit card.
4. GSTIN Verification: The portal allows users to verify the GST Identification Number (GSTIN) of other registered taxpayers to ensure the authenticity of the GSTIN provided by them.
5. Updates and Notifications: Registered users receive regular updates and notifications regarding changes in GST rules, deadlines for filing returns, and other important information through the portal.
6. Application for Refunds: Businesses can apply for GST refunds, such as input tax credit (ITC) refunds, through the MahaGST portal. The portal provides a convenient online process for refund applications.
7. Modification of Details: The portal allows businesses to update or modify their GST registration details, such as business address, contact information, authorized signatories, etc.
8. Electronic Ledger: Registered taxpayers can access their electronic cash and credit ledger on the MahaGST portal. This ledger displays the available balance of tax credit and cash for adjustment against GST liabilities.
9. Application for Composition Scheme: Eligible taxpayers can apply for the composition scheme through the portal, which provides a simplified compliance process with lower tax rates.
10. Grievance Redressal: The MahaGST portal offers a mechanism for taxpayers to raise grievances or seek clarification on GST-related matters.

To register on the Maha GST portal, businesses and individuals need to visit the official website and follow the registration process provided there. They may need to provide essential details about their business and upload supporting documents as per the GST registration requirements.

How to Register for PTEC/PTRC in MAHAGST Portal?

1. Log on to the website www.mahagst.gov.in.
2. Click on “e-Registration” on the homepage.
3. On the next page, click on the option “New Registration under various Acts.”
4. An “Instructions” page will appear with detailed guidelines and a list of required documents. Read through this information carefully.
5. Click on “Next” and then an information page titled “PAN/TAN Validation” will appear.
6. Proceed to create a temporary profile by providing a valid PAN, email ID, and mobile number.
7. After successfully creating the temporary profile, the login credentials (temporary profile) will be valid for 90 days.
8. Log in using the temporary profile credentials in Mahagst portal.
9. From the menu options, select “Existing Users.”
10. The “Act selection” page will appear, where you can select the PTRC/PTEC Act from the checkboxes provided for registration.
11. The e-application (Form I/II) under the Professional Act will open.
12. Fill in the form completely by entering information in the relevant fields or selecting from drop-down lists. Mandatory fields are marked with ‘*’.
13. PAN/TAN is mandatory before applying for registration, so ensure that you have the PAN details.
14. Select the appropriate constitution type based on the PAN details.
15. If you have opted for multiple Acts, the forms will be displayed in a specific sequence (MVAT, CST, Luxury, PTRC, SCPT, ET, and PTEC).
16. Fill in the displayed form completely and submit it. The unified fields of other forms will need to be entered/selected across all forms.
17. The online application form will only be accepted if it is complete in all respects and the required documents are submitted.
18. If any field is not filled, an error message will prompt you to enter the missing data.
19. All communication will be sent to the email ID and mobile number provided in the temporary profile.
20. Select the “Status of the signatory” to the application and provide relevant details.
21. Depending on the dealer’s constitution, the application should be signed digitally or by uploading the signature at the relevant places. Submit the relevant documents as well.
22. After filing the application form, click on the “Submit” button.
23. On the confirmation page, you will be able to download an acknowledgment bearing the “Application Reference Number.”
24. The submitted application form will also be communicated via email as an attached PDF format.
25. The Maharashtra State Tax Department will conduct preliminary verification/validation, including PAN validation, Aadhaar validation, IGR details validation, and electricity bill utilities verification.
26. Once the necessary validations are completed, the department will issue the TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number).

What Services Can Be Used on MAHAGST gov.in?

MAHA GST is the official website of the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Department, and it offers a range of services related to GST and Profession Tax. Some of the services that can be used on MAHAGST are:

1. GST Registration: Businesses can register for GST using the MAHA GST portal.
2. GST Returns Filing: Registered taxpayers can file their GST returns online through the portal.
3. Payment of Taxes: Taxpayers can make payments of their GST and professional tax liabilities through the portal.
4. Application for Refund: Taxpayers can apply for a refund of GST paid on exports or inverted tax structure through the portal.
5. Tracking of Application Status: Applicants can track the status of their GST or Profession Tax registration applications.
6. e-Way Bill Generation: Registered taxpayers can generate e-way bills for the movement of goods through the portal.
7. Profess Tax Registration and Returns Filing: MAHAGST also provides services related to professional tax registration and returns filing for businesses in Maharashtra.

How to Register on MAHAGST Portal?

• Visit Maha GST and click on “Registration”
• Select the type of Registration needed (GST or Profession Tax)
• Fill in the necessary details and upload the required documents.
• Apply and receive an acknowledgment receipt
• The application will be verified and approved if all requirements are met
• Use the portal for various GST and professional-related services

How to Make a Profile on the MAHA GST Website?

• Go to the mahagst.gov.in website
• Click on the “Registration” tab and select “New Registration
• Choose the appropriate option for Registration, either “GST” or “Profession Tax.
• Fill in your personal and business details, including your name, address, email, and phone number
• Provide your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and bank account details
• Upload the required documents, such as proof of identity, address, and business registration
• Review and submit the application
• Upon successful verification, you will receive a username and password to log in to your account on the mahagst.gov.in website.

Process to Login into Mahagst.gov.in 

• Go to the Maha GST website.
• Click on the “Login” button on the top right corner of the homepage.
• Enter your User ID and password.
• Enter the captcha code and click on the “Login” button.
• You will be logged in to your account on mahagst.gov.in.

How to Make e-Payments Using the Maha GST Portal?

• Log in to your account on the official website.
• Click on the “Payments” tab on the top menu bar.
• Click on the “Initiate Payment” option.
• Enter the amount to be paid and select the payment mode.
• Enter the required details and click on the “Submit” button.
• Verify the payment details and click on the “Confirm” button.
• Complete the payment process as per the selected payment mode.
• Once the payment is successful, a receipt will be generated that can be downloaded and printed.

How to Download Challan from Maha GST?

To download a challan from the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (GST) portal, you can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Maharashtra GST portal at www.mahagst.gov.in.
2. Log in to your account using your credentials (user ID and password).
3. After logging in, click on the “Services” tab on the homepage.
4. From the dropdown menu under “Services,” select the option “Payments” or “Challan.”
5. On the next page, you will find various payment-related services. Select the option that corresponds to downloading a challan.
6. Provide the required details for generating the challan. This may include the tax period, type of tax, amount, etc. Fill in the necessary information accurately.
7. Once you have entered the required details, click on the “Generate Challan” or “Download Challan” button.
8. The challan will be generated in PDF format. Click on the download button or link to save the challan to your computer or device.
9. Open the downloaded challan file using a PDF reader to view and print it if needed.

Steps: Upload PTRC Return in Maha GST

1. STEP 1: Go to the website www.mahagst.gov.in.
2. STEP 2: Click on the “Download” section and download the PTRC return template.
3. STEP 3: Fill the downloaded form (Form IIIB) with the required information.
4. STEP 4: To file the PTRC return, click on the “Login” button on the portal’s homepage.
5. STEP 5: After logging in, click on “Return” and then select “Return Submission other than VAT/CST.”
6. STEP 6: From the dropdown menu, select “PTRC Dropbox.”
7. STEP 7: Choose the types of returns you want to file.
8. STEP 8: Select the period for which the return is applicable and upload the filled form (Form III).
9. STEP 9: Review the details and confirm that they are accurate. Finally, submit the return.

How do Reset the Login Password of mahagst.gov.in?

• Go to the official website and click on the “Login” button.
• Click on the “Forgot Password” link.
• Enter your User ID and registered email address.
• Click on the “Submit” button.
• You will receive an email with instructions on resetting your password.
• Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.
• Once you reset your password, you can log in to your account on mahagst.gov.in using the new password.

How to Reset Password in Maha GST Portal?

If TIN is issued or profile is created after 25th May 2016 in the SAP system (or profile created after 28th December 2017 at mahagst.gov.in):

• Step 1: Send an email to mvatresetp@gmail.com from your registered email ID only.
  • In the email, include the following information:
    • TIN (if TIN is issued)
    • PAN
    • Registered mobile number
    • Registered email ID
• Step 2: Alternatively, you can reset the password on your own by visiting https://mahagst.gov.in/mstd/forgotpass/index.html.
  • Note: If you don’t have access to your registered email ID, you or your representative can submit an application on the original letterhead with a rubber stamp. The application should be signed by the proprietor/partner/director/authorized signatory (as per MVAT system data). Submit the application to the 1st floor, E-Services Helpdesk, New Building, GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai. Include the following documents:
  • Copy of PAN of proprietor/partner/director/authorized signatory (as per MVAT system data) for signatory proof
  • Copy of PAN of the firm
  • If a representative is attending on behalf of the dealer, a letter of authority in the prescribed format is mandatory.

For Locations other than Mumbai:

• Dealer can submit the above application to their respective Nodal Officer. The Nodal Officer, after due verification of the mandatory documents, can send the details mentioned above to mvatresetp@gmail.com from their mahavat mail ID only.

Now, let’s move on to the procedure to reset your password on the “mahavat.gov.in” portal:

If TIN is issued before 25th May 2016 or the dealer enrolled at mahavat.gov.in as per Trade Circular 51T of 2017:

• Step 1: Submit an application on the original letterhead with a rubber stamp. The application should be signed by the proprietor/partner/director/authorized signatory (as per MVAT system data). Submit the application to the 1st floor, E-Services Helpdesk, New Building, GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai. Include the following documents:
  • Copy of PAN of proprietor/partner/director/authorized signatory (as per MVAT system data) for signatory proof
  • Copy of PAN of the firm
  • If a representative is attending on behalf of the dealer, a “letter of authority” in the prescribed format is mandatory.

For Locations other than Mumbai:

• Dealers can submit the above application to their respective Nodal Officer. The Nodal Officer can then send an email to mahavatresetp@mahavat.gov.in from their mahavat mail ID only.

How to Download Form 704 From MahaGST?

1. Visit the official Maha GST portal.
2. Log in to your account using your credentials (user ID and password). If you do not have an account, you may need to register on the portal.
3. After logging in, navigate to the “Forms” section or a similar section that provides access to the forms.
4. Look for the specific form you need to download. It may be categorized based on the purpose or type of filing.
5. Click on the form’s link or download button to initiate the download process.
6. The form will be downloaded in PDF or Excel format, depending on the form type.
7. Open the downloaded file using a compatible program (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF or Microsoft Excel for Excel) to view and print the form.

How to Generate Tin on Maha GST Portal?

1. Visit the MahaGST portal at https://www.gst.gov.in/.
2. Click on the ‘Services’ tab, then click on ‘Registration’ and then ‘New Registration’.
3. On the next page, select ‘New Registration’.
4. In the ‘I am a’ dropdown, select ‘Taxpayer’.
5. Select the state and district.
6. Enter the business name and the PAN of the business.
7. Enter the email address and mobile number. The registered email id and mobile number will receive the OTPs.
8. Enter the OTP received on the email and mobile. Click on ‘Continue’.
9. You will receive the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) on your email and mobile. Note down the TRN.
10. Go back to the GST portal and click on ‘Register’ under ‘Services’ > ‘Registration’ > ‘New Registration’.
11. Select ‘Temporary Reference Number (TRN)’ . Enter the TRN and the captcha code. Click on ‘Proceed’.
12. You will receive another OTP on the registered mobile and email. Enter the OTP and click on ‘Proceed’.
13. You will see the status of the application on the next page. Click on ‘Action’.
14. Fill in all the details and submit the required documents.
15. Once all the details are filled in, go to the ‘Verification’ page. Tick on the declaration and submit the application.
16. The success message will be displayed on your screen. You will receive the Application Reference Number (ARN) on the registered email and mobile.
17. You can check the ARN status for tracking the status of the application.

Tax Forms for MahaGST

Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (GST) portal offers various tax forms for businesses to comply with GST regulations. These forms are used for filing returns, claiming input tax credit, and other GST-related purposes. However, please note that tax forms and their formats may change over time, and it is essential to refer to the official MahaGST portal or contact the relevant authorities for the most up-to-date and accurate information. Here are some common tax forms used on the Maha GST portal:

Common Tax Forms:

1. GSTR-1: This form is used for reporting outward supplies of goods and services made by a registered taxpayer. It includes details of sales made to other registered taxpayers (B2B) and to consumers (B2C).
2. GSTR-3B: This is a monthly self-declaration summary return, where businesses report their summarized sales, purchases, and the amount of GST payable for the month. It is a summary of GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 (which is not applicable currently).
3. GSTR-9: The GSTR-9 is the annual return form that provides a consolidated view of the taxpayer’s transactions for the entire financial year. It includes the details reported in GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other returns.
4. GSTR-9A: This is an annual return form specifically for taxpayers who have opted for the Composition Scheme during the financial year.
5. GSTR-2A: This form is an auto-generated statement that reflects the details of inward supplies (purchases) as reported by the supplier in their GSTR-1.
6. GSTR-4: This is a quarterly return form for taxpayers who have opted for the Composition Scheme. It includes details of their sales and purchases during the quarter.
7. GSTR-7: Tax deductors use this form to submit details of tax deducted at source (TDS).
8. GSTR-8: E-commerce operators use this form to provide details of supplies made by sellers through their platforms and the amount of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) collected.
9. GSTR-10: Taxpayers who opt for the composition scheme or cancel their GST registration use the GSTR-10 form to finalize their tax liabilities.
10. GSTR-11: Individuals or entities with a Unique Identification Number (UIN) use this form to claim a refund for GST paid on their purchases.

FAQs

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