FAQs
Applying for Temporary User ID for filing application under Advance Ruling
1. Who can apply for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
Any applicant, who is not registered or not liable to be registered under GST Act, can apply for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal. This User ID is only for facilitating certain exclusive functionalities available to unregistered persons at GST Portal.
2. I am a Non-Resident person. Can I apply for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
Yes, you can apply for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal for filing application under Advance Ruling.
3. I am a Non-Resident person. Do I need to provide PAN detail while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
No, providing PAN detail is not mandatory for Non-resident person while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal.
4. Do I need to provide any supporting documents while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
No, you don’t need to provide any supporting documents while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal.
Applying for Temporary User ID for To Claim Refund
1. Can I claim refund on the GST Portal as an unregistered taxpayer?
Yes, you can claim refund on GST Portal as an unregistered taxpayer. For filing refund application you need to apply for Temporary User ID to claim Refund.
Note: While applying for registration, the applicant has to choose the same State/UT as where his/her supplier is registered in the field “State in which you want to apply refund”.
For example – If an unregistered person (residing anywhere in India) is applying for the refund of an invoice issued by a supplier who is registered in the state of Maharashtra (GSTIN starts with ‘27’ with a pattern 27ABCDE1234AXY0), then the applicant has to choose the state ‘Maharashtra’ while registering for the purpose of refund.
If you want to apply for refund where the supplier GSTINs are registered in different States, you will need to obtain separate temporary IDs for each State.
2. Can I add Bank Account details while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
Yes, you can add the details of your Bank Account while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal, if you have applied for the Temporary ID for for the purpose of claiming Refund.
3. Do I need to provide PAN detail while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
Yes, providing PAN detail is mandatory while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal for the purpose of claiming refund.
Aadhaar Authentication for Unregistered Applicant
1. Which options are available to authenticate an unregistered person applying for temporary registration?
An unregistered person can undergo Aadhaar authentication/ E-KYC using the following options available on his/her My Profile page, post login:
a) SEND AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION LINK: If the applicant selects this option, the Aadhaar Authentication link is sent on the e-mail ID and mobile number registered on GST portal.
b) UPLOAD E-KYC DOCUMENTS: If the applicant chooses to undergo E-KYC, they can select the UPLOAD E-KYC DOCUMENTS option and then upload their documents.
2. What happens after I click the SEND AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION LINK?
Once you click the SEND AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION LINK, an authentication link is shared mobile number and e-mail ID registered on GST portal. If the link expires, the applicant can generate the Aadhaar Authentication link again by navigating to My Profile page.
3. Whether the OTP for Aadhar authentication received on Email ID/Mobile Number registered with UIDAI be common or not?
A single OTP will be generated at UIDAI server and sent both on Aadhaar linked mobile number and /or email id. The person doing Aadhaar authentication has to enter the OTP on the screen for validation. Once the validation gets completed, confirmation message will be displayed.
4. If I enter an Aadhaar OTP for Aadhar authentication and receive a message that the OTP has expired, how soon can I request for an Aadhaar OTP again?
You can request for an Aadhaar OTP again only after 45 seconds have passed from the previous request by clicking on Resend OTP hyperlink.
5. Which documents can be uploaded for e-KYC and in which format?
The Taxpayer can select any of the following documents for e -KYC:
* Aadhaar Enrolment ID: Aadhaar Enrolment number is mandatory and the user can able to upload any other document after uploading the Aadhar enrolment slip.
In addition to above, any one of the below documents:
* Passport
* EPIC (Voter ID Card)
* KYC Form
* Certificate Issued by Competent Authority
* Others
The document type should be in PDF or JPEG format. The maximum size for upload should be 2 MB.
Activities & other actions by Applicants
1. What activities can be performed by unregistered applicant after creating Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
Unregistered applicant can perform activities like Track Application Status, View Ledgers, Create Challan, Search taxpayer etc. after creating Temporary User ID on the GST Portal.
2. Can I add Authorized Signatory details while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal?
Yes, you can add details of maximum 2 Authorized Signatories while applying for Temporary User ID on the GST Portal.
3. What will happen once I enter the email OTP to generate Temporary User ID?
On successfully entering the email OTP, you will get a success message that temporary User ID has been created and details are sent to registered e-mail ID.
4. Do I receive any intimation once the temporary ID is created?
Once the Temporary User ID is created, you will receive your Temporary User ID and password to login to the GST Portal on your registered e-mail ID.
5. Can I edit my profile after obtaining Temp ID on the GST Portal?
Yes, you can edit your profile after logging to the GST Portal. Navigate to EDIT PROFILE button on the dashboard to edit and update trade name, details of the authorized signatory, bank account details and address of the applicant. Once profile is updated, user will receive an intimation on registered email ID.