How to add multiple business type under the same GST number?
GST registration has indeed been seen as a remedy against all hindrances related to taxation. Though every business with the turnover exceeding INR 20 Lakhs needs to get registered under GST, the avails of voluntary GST registration procedure are infinite.
Broadly, the GST laws allow only one business registration against a GST number or GSTIN. However, most people ask-
Can I have two different businesses with one GST number?
The firms having branches or multiple business verticals can choose to add multiple businesses under a corresponding GST number.
No doubt, this facility is truly supportive of business expansion and diversification and is favorable for the growth of MSMEs in India. The entrepreneurs can freely expand their business over a vast region within a state with no need of a separate GST registration procedure. Instead, you can have one GST for multiple business types.
How to add multiple branches of an entity under the same GSTIN?
The process of inclusion of multiple business branches is quite simple. All you need to do is-
#Step1: Login to the GST portal and select the option “Amendment of Registration Non - Core Fields” from the Registration tab. |
#Step2: Choose the option- “Additional Places of Business” from the given Non - Core Fields, as shown below. |
#Step3: Click Continue. On the next window, you will be supposed to specify the Goods & Services you want to add. Enter the HSN code in case of goods. |
#Step4: Similarly, enter the SAC code in case of services, and click Save & Continue. |
#Step5: Next, you’ll need to specify the total number of bank accounts held. |
#Step6: Next, you’ll have to enter the State Specific Information Such as Professional Tax Employee Code (EC), State Excise License No. with the person in whose name Excise License is held and Tax Registration Certificate (RC) No. |
#Step7: Finally, you need to authenticate the entered information by clicking on Verification checkbox and clicking on Submit with DSC button. |
Your business service will be added to your GST registration account.
Also, watch the video to know the process in detail:
Evidently, there are certain criteria for adding multiple business verticals under same GSTIN.
What are scenarios where multiple multiple businesses can be added to same GSTIN?
Given below are the notable cases where adding of multiple business verticals or a different division of an enterprise is allowed:
- The separate business verticals must exist in the same state.
- The registered businesses included under the GST Composition Scheme are not allowed to avail such facility.
- All those business verticals are taxable on the supply of goods & services to other registered business vertical of the same category and are supposed to issue a tax invoice for their supplies.
This is the procedure to add additional business in GST. This way, you will have one GST for multiple businesses.
Considering all the necessary conditions as mentioned above, an entrepreneur can easily add multiple businesses under a single GST number.
If you have any doubt regarding online GST registration procedure, feel free to contact us at 8881-069-069.
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i have one gst number in one name. can i add another name in the same gst. kindly procedure to file the same.
hello sir/madam i had combined two shops in to one shop by removing the wall between the shops now i want to do my business in one shop and i have to apply the gst licence for medical shop and in that shop only iam also want to run my sports shop so with one gst can i run 2 business and mainly thing is the shop is same with different firm names is it possible
i have existing gst number active.i am into garment manufacturing.from last 2 years i could not do any business in garments .i have opened another company as a garment counsultant. with same pan no.can i add the new company in same gst number and pay the unpaid services gst tax in same old existing gst no.
As you have mentioned that from the last 2 years you could not do any business in your garments factory. Hence your GST number shall be canceled by the authority. Now you can't use it anymore. You need to get a new GST number. We've shared your contact with our business advisors. They'll help you get a new GST registration.
Presently I have been registered under GST for renting of commercial property.Now I have started lodging & boarding business, so I want to add this service under different business name ( i.e hotel name ).Where should I put this business name ?