GST Registration Status

The Indian Government has provided every taxpayer with access to an online portal in order to make the process of filing GST simple and user-friendly. The official GST portal makes the process easier, 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 do GST registration tracking on the GST official portal by entering your Application Reference Number (ARN).

How to Check GST Registration Status?

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

• Step 1: To begin, go to the GST official website at https://www.gst.gov.in/.
• Step 2: Then, navigate to the 'services' tab. The ‘registration' header can be found under this tab.
• Step 3: Following that, click on the ‘registration' header to reveal three options: ‘New Registration,' ‘Track Application Status,' and ‘Application for Filing Clarifications.'
• Step 4: Now, click ‘Track Application Status' and type your ARN into the provided field.
• Step 5: In the following step, enter the captcha code and click, ‘search’.
• Step 6: If you enter the correct code without any spaces or typos, your GST registration status will appear on your screen in seconds. However, each terminology represents a distinct set of data.

What Does Each GST Registration Status Term Mean?

You will receive a written status update at each stage of your registration application based on the stage it is in. You will be able to gauge the progress of your application by decoding your status. When checking your GST registration status, you will come across the following terms:

• 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.

Additional terms associated with ARN number status with their meaning

• 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.