How To Check GST Registration Status?

GST registration is mandatory* for businesses that have a turnover of more than INR 40 lakhs (INR 10 lakhs for North-Eastern and hilly states). In some cases, the turnover criteria is not applicable. That means some businesses have to be GST registered irrespective of their turnover. When a business applies for GST registration, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is received. The process usually takes 12-15 days, and the progress can be tracked online through the GST portal. To check the GST registration application status, you can: Step 1: Visit the GST portal. Step 2: Here, under ‘Services’, select ‘Registration’ and then click on ‘Track Application Status’. Step 3: Enter the ARN and click on ‘Search’. Step 4: Based on the status of the GST registration application, the screen will display one of the following messages:

• Provisional - This message occurs when the registration application has not been filed yet, but a Provisional ID has been allotted.
• Pending for Verification - This message appears when the registration application has been filed, but the verification is yet to be completed.
• Validation against Error - When there is a mismatch/discrepancy in the PAN details provided, this message occurs.
• Migrated - This message appears when the application for migration to GST is successfully accepted.
• Cancelled - If the GST registration has been cancelled, the status will show ‘Cancelled’.

*Conditions apply.