Clarification - GST registration

[ranjit ronald]

It is understood that registeration under GST has been started w.e.f Jan,2010. In the case of Companies to whom we have to approach for GST registration formalities ranjit ronald KMML, KERALA

[Surender Gupta]

I am surprised to hear this news. Can you tell me the soruce of such information

[ranjit ronald]

This information is available on 50 th page of the 'Report of Task force of Goods and service tax dt. 15-12-2009

[Surender Gupta]

Yes, it is para no. 4.5 of the report. But, it is merely a part of report. If you have observed, Registration under VAT is online (in various states), registration under central excise is online and now registration in service tax is also online. But, in service tax, the registration and filing of return by the assessee is in testing stage and likely to be mandatory once testing is complete and systems are updated.

AI Summary

GST registration reported in task force recommendations but subject to implementation and online system testing. The enquiry queried whether GST registration had commenced and where companies should complete registration formalities, citing a Task Force report. The reply explained the report's statement is a recommendation and not a standalone implementation order, and noted that online registration for VAT and excise exists while service tax registration is still in testing; GST registration therefore depends on administrative rollout and system readiness rather than the report alone.