After obtaining Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration, taxpayers can modify their registration details by submitting an amendment application. The process of adding an additional business location is categorized as a core field amendment. This article provides a step-by-step guide for incorporating an extra place of business on the official GST portal.

Step-by-Step Procedure for Adding an Additional Business Location on the GST Portal

To add an additional place of business, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log In to the GST Portal

Access the official GST portal using your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Amendment Section

From the services menu, select the ‘Registration’ option, then choose ‘Amendment of Registration Core Fields’.

Step 3: Access the Additional Place of Business Tab

On the screen, various editable tabs will appear. Click on the ‘Additional Place of Business’ tab.

Step 4: Input New Business Location Details

After clicking the ‘Additional Place of Business’ tab, a new screen will be displayed. Click the ‘Add New’ button and provide all necessary details for the new location. Include the reason for the amendment and the effective date. Once complete, click ‘Save’.

You can input the address by entering the full address, PIN code, or latitude and longitude coordinates. For example, enter “22.48, 77.89” for coordinates. As you type a minimum of two characters, auto-suggestions will appear in the “Enter Address or Latitude, Longitude” search box located on the right side of the map.

Note: If your business currently lacks any additional premises, you must first navigate to the ‘Principle Place of Business’ tab and select ‘Yes’ under the ‘Have Additional Place of Business’ option before adding a new one. Registered individuals also have the option to modify existing additional business addresses.

Step 5: Complete the Verification Process

Proceed to the verification section:

• Tick the verification checkbox.
• Select the authorized signatory’s name from the provided drop-down list.
• Enter the place of submission and choose your preferred digital signing method (either DSC or EVC).

Step 6: Await Application Approval

Upon successful submission of your application, a confirmation message will appear on the screen. An acknowledgment will be sent to your registered email address and mobile number within 15 minutes. Amendments to core fields require approval from a tax official. You will receive an SMS and email notification regarding the tax authority’s approval or rejection of your application.