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GST Registration Documents Requirements

Sole Proprietor / Individual

• PAN card of the proprietor
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)
• Address proof (electricity bill/rent agreement)

LLP and Partnership Firm

• PAN card of the partnership/LLP
• Partnership deed
• PAN and Aadhaar cards of partners
• Bank account details
• Proof of business address

Company (Public and Private)

• PAN card of the company
• Incorporation certificate
• PAN and Aadhaar cards of directors
• Bank account details
• Proof of business address
• Authorization letter or board resolution

Documents Required for LLP Registration in India

• Identity Proof of Partners:
  • PAN Card (Indian Nationals) or Passport (Foreign Nationals)
  • Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card
  • Passport-sized photograph
• Address Proof of Partners:
  • Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card
  • Passport or Driving License
  • Utility bills (electricity, water, gas, or telephone bill) not more than 2 months old
• Registered Office Proof:
  • Rent agreement or lease deed (if rented)
  • Property tax receipt or ownership deed (if owned)
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the landlord (if rented)
• Partnership Agreement (LLP Agreement): Drafted LLP agreement specifying roles, responsibilities, profit-sharing, and decision-making processes among partners.
• Digital Signature Certificates (DSC): DSC of all partners applying for LLP registration.
• Consent of Partners: Consent of each partner to act as partners of the LLP in Form 9.
• Form for LLP Registration: Form 2: Application for the incorporation of LLP, along with details of partners, registered office address, LLP agreement, etc.
• Declaration by Designated Partners: Declaration in LLP Form 1 regarding compliance with all requirements of LLP incorporation.
• Other Optional Documents (if applicable):
  • Proof of professional qualification (in case of designated partners being professionals)
  • Incorporation Certificate or registration (in case of corporate partners)

Documents Required for Pvt Ltd Company Registration

• For Indian Nationals:
  • Identity Proof: PAN Card (mandatory), Passport, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driver’s License
  • Address Proof: Recent Utility Bills or Bank Statements (not older than 2 months)
• For Foreign Nationals:
  • Identity Proof: Passport (mandatory)
  • Address Proof: Driver’s License, Bank Statement, or Residence Card
• For Corporate Shareholders:
  • Board Resolution: Signed resolution authorizing investment in the new company
  • Incorporation Certificate: Legal proof of registration of the investing company
• Registered Office Proof:
  • Utility Bill: Recent Electricity Bill or Property Tax Receipt (within 30 days)
  • Rent Agreement or NOC: Rental Agreement and No Objection Certificate from the property owner
• Memorandum of Association (MoA): Defines the company’s business objectives
• Articles of Association (AoA): Lays out internal governance rules
• Declaration and Consent Forms: Includes Form INC-9 and DIR-2, confirming compliance and director consent
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Required for all proposed directors for online filing
• Director Identification Number (DIN): Mandatory unique number for each director
• Common for All: Passport-size photos of all directors and shareholders

Documents Required for Partnership Firm Registration

• Application for Registration of Partnership (Form 1)
• Registered photocopy of Partnership Deed
• Copy of an affidavit confirming all the details mentioned in the partnership deed and documents are correct
• PAN card and address proof of the partners
• Ownership documents or rental/lease agreement, for ascertaining the principal place of business of the firm

Documents Required for Trademark Registration

Individuals & Sole Proprietorship

• Form TM-A
• Logo (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (Form-48)
• Identity Proof like an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, or Driving License
• Address Proof like a utility bill, bank statement, or voter ID
• User Affidavit

Partnership Firms

• Form TM-A
• Logo (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (Form-48)
• Partnership Deed / Firm Registration Certificate
• Identity & Address Proof of Signatory
• User Affidavit
• MSME Certificate
• Startup Recognition Certificate (DPIIT)
• Partnership PAN Card

Companies (Private Ltd., Public Ltd., or LLPs)

• Form TM-A
• Incorporation Certificate or LLP deed
• Power of Attorney (Form-48)
• Logo (if applicable)
• Identity & Address Proof of Authorized Signatory
• User Affidavit
• MSME Certificate (if applicable)
• Startup Recognition Certificate (DPIIT)
• Company PAN Card or LLP PAN Card