GST Registration Status

The online GST portal has made the process of filing GST simple and user-friendly. But you must first register your business. You can submit an online application and complete the registration process online.Once completed, your application will be registered in 15 days. In the meantime, you can check GST registration status on the GST official portal by entering your Application Reference Number (ARN).

How to Check GST Registration Status Pre-Login?

You can check GST new registration status by following the steps mentioned below -

Step 1: To begin, visit the official GST website.

Step 2: Then, navigate to Services Track Application Status Registration option.

Step 3: You now have two options - to track your status through ARN or SRN/FRN.

• • If you submit your GST registration application on the GST Portal, you will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN) in your email. 

  • If you submit your GST registration application on the MCA Portal, you will receive a Service Request Number (SRN) in your email. If you submit your application on the IFSCA Portal, you will receive a Financial Reference Number (FRN) in your email. 

Step 4: You can track your application status through any of these. Just select the checkbox beside the number you have, enter it, and click on the ‘Search’ button.

Your GST registration status will be displayed in detail on your screen. You will see that each stage is colored according to the status of your application. If your application is in the second stage, it will be green till Stage 2 and the rest will be gray.

How to Check GST Registration Status: Post-Login?

You can also track your GST registration status once your new registration has been submitted. Please note that if you have applied for registration on the GST portal for the first time, you cannot use this method. 

Here are the steps you need to follow for it -

Step 1: To begin, visit the official GST website and log in using your credentials.

Step 2: Then, go to Services Track Application Status Registration option.

Step 3: You now have three options to track your status - through ARN, SRN/FRN, or submission period.

• The process for tracking using the ARN and the SRN/FRN are the same as mentioned in the pre-login flow. 

• In the case of the submission period, you must select the ‘Submission Period’ using the calendar. Then click on the ‘Search’ button. 

Step 4: No matter how you search your status, through ARN, SRN/FRN, or submission period, you can click on the ARN hyperlink to view the ARN details. You can also click on the Download button to download an acknowledgment in PDF format.

What Does Each GST Registration Status Term Mean?

When you check GST registration status, it is mentioned stage-wise. Each stage has a name and you need to understand what they mean. Here is a detailed description of the terms you will see when you check your registration status -

• Probable Status: This indicates that your application has not yet been submitted. However, as a result of your successful application submission, a provisional ID has been issued to you.

• Pending for Verification Status: This indicates that your application was successfully submitted. However, this has yet to be confirmed.

• Validation Against Error Status: This status indicates that the PAN information you provided does not match the information provided by the IT department. When you see this status, proceed to correct your application as soon as possible.

• Migrated Status: This status gives you a thumbs up and indicates that your application for GST migration was successful.

• Canceled Status: If your application has a canceled status, it means that it has failed. This means you will have to reapply after resolving the issues, or you will be denied GST registration under GST laws. Plan your next steps based on your GST registration status. Because you must file GST within a certain time frame, it is best to begin the process as soon as you receive notification of your status. This will keep you on track with GST returns.

Here are some additional terms associated with ARN status and their meanings -

• Form Assigned to Approving Officer: An Officer has been assigned to the GST application. The application is being processed by an officer on the government side.

• Pending for Clarification: The processing officer has asked for clarification on the GST registration application that was submitted. You should submit the clarification as soon as possible through the GST Portal.

GST registration is mandatory for businesses that have an annual turnover over a certain limit. This limit varies on the location of the business. You can read about the documents required for GST registration and the online procedure here. 

You can apply for GST registration through the GST portal, MCA Portal, or the IFSCA Portal. You get an ARN or SRN/FRN when you apply for a new registration. Take note of these numbers as they will come in handy to track the status of your registration.