An IEC Code is a 10-digit number allotted to an importer or exporter by the regional office of Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). IEC is a gateway for importing/exporting any product/services and also to avail various benefits from Export promotion Council or DGFT.
The step-by-step procedure that individuals must follow to complete GST Registration is mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the GST portal at https://www.gst.gov.in and Click on the ‘Register Now’ link which can be found under the ‘Services’ tab
Step 2: Select ‘New Registration’ and Fill the below-mentioned details
Under the ‘I am a’ drop-down menu, select ‘Taxpayer’.
Select the respective state and district.
Enter the name of the business.
Enter the PAN of the business.
Enter the email ID and mobile number in the respective boxes. The entered email ID and mobile number must be active as OTPs will be sent to them.
Enter the image that is shown on the screen and click on ‘Proceed’.
On the next page, enter the OTP that was sent to the email ID and mobile number in the respective boxes and Click on ‘Proceed’.
You will be shown the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) on the screen. Make a note of the TRN (Which helps in further Steps).
Step 1: Now, Visit the GST portal again and click on ‘Register’ under the ‘Services’ menu.
Step 2: Select ‘Temporary Reference Number (TRN)’. Now, Enter TRN number and the captcha details. Click on ‘Proceed’ button.
Step 3: You will receive an OTP on your email ID and registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on ‘Proceed’.
Step 4: The status of your application will be available on the next page. On the right side, there will be an Edit icon, click on it
Step 5: In the Next Step, There will be 10 sections which must be filled and has to submit the required documents. The list of documents that must be uploaded are:
Submit the documents and move to Next Step.
Step 6: Visit the ‘Verification’ page and check the declaration, Then submit the application by using one of the below mentioned methods:
Once completed, a success message will be shown on the screen. The Application Reference Number (ARN) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
Note: You can check the status of the ARN on the GST portal.
The Udyog Aadhaar offers free registration facility. There are two methods of registration for Udyog Aadhaar –
Registration without using Aadhaar number
Registration using Aadhaar number
The guidelines for both the registration processes are mentioned below:
1) Registration without using Aadhaar number: The steps mentioned below are to be followed by an applicant in case he or she is not enrolled for Aadhaar.
Step 1: If you are eligible for Aadhaar as per Section 3 of the Aadhaar Act, apply for Aadhaar enrolment
Step 2: However, the concerned MSME-DI or DIC shall file the UAM registration on the production of the following documents –
Step 3: Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip or a copy of the Aadhaar enrolment request
Step 4: One of the following documents – Voter ID card, driving license, passport, bank passbook with photograph, PAN card, etc.
2) Registration using Aadhaar number: If you already have your Aadhaar number, you can follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Open the official website of Udyog Aadhaar.
Step 2: On the home page, you will have the option to enter your Aadhaar number. Then enter your name and then click on the box that says ‘Validate and Generate OTP.’
Step 3: You will get an OTP on your phone number that is linked to your Aadhaar card.
Step 4: After submitting the OTP, you will be redirected to a new form that you have to fill in and submit.
Step 5: You will then receive another OTP that you have to enter to submit your application.
