GST Registration Status: Meaning, Process, and Types

Business is the backbone of an economy. For the government to manufacture endless possibilities for businesses to bloom, they need aid from the taxpayers in the form of tax returns. A business must register to pay Good and Service Tax or GST on its earnings. This GST registration status can be tracked through the Application Reference Number provided when applying. 
Without further ado, let’s explore the steps a taxpayer can take to check their GST ARN status.

What is ARN?

The GST portal generates an Application Reference Number or ARN once a taxpayer’s application is successfully submitted. ARN is used to track the GST registration status and is valid until the GST registration certificate, and GSTIN number are generated. It is a 15-digit alphanumeric code which can be broken down into:

• ARN begins with two letters
• The next two numbers signify the state code.
• The next 4 digits represent the month, and year the application has been submitted.
• The system generates the next six digits. 
• The last digit is the checksum digit.

What Does GST Registration Status Mean?

To use the online GST portal, the taxpayer is required to register to the GST regime online. The application for registration can be submitted on the online portal. The status of the application can be tracked using the ARN. The applicant will get a written message regarding the status of the application during every step of the registration. This makes it easier for the applicant to be aware of the progress of their application.

What are the Different Stage GST Application Status?

Given below are some of the application status messages that you might come across while tracking GST registration status on the online portal:

This is the first stage. Here, the application has been successfully filed and submitted by the user but is pending processing by the concerned tax officer. However, an Acknowledgment Reference Number (ARN) is generated through which the applicant can check out the GST ARN status.

• ARN Generated- Pending for Processing

This is the first stage. Here, the application has been successfully filed and submitted by the user but is pending processing by the concerned tax officer. However, an Acknowledgment Reference Number (ARN) is generated through which the applicant can check out the GST ARN status.

• Site Verification Assigned

After getting approved for a site visit and verification, the application has been allotted a site verification officer.

• Site Verification Completed

This stage will fade to grey once the site verification officer has completed their verification and has submitted a report stating the findings.

• SCN Raised – Pending Clarification

Once the report is submitted, the tax officer will issue a notice to the applicant requesting to clear out any clarification required. The applicant will be provided with a specific number of days to give a clarification for which the officer will be looking forward to.

• Clarification Filed – Pending for Order

The officer will look into the order as soon as the applicant files a clarification with the awaiting officer. The status is pending for order.

• Clarification Not Filed – Pending for Order

This stage will be highlighted if the applicant has not presented a clarification with the tax officer. The order will be pending until clarification is provided.

• Approved

If the application is approved, the stage reflected will be ‘Approved’ and the applicant’s registration ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID of the applicant. They can use these details to log into their account on the GST portal.

• Rejected

If the tax officer disapproves of the GST application, then the GST application status will reflect ‘Rejected’.

How to Check GST Registration Application Status?

You can perform a GST status check online. The whole process can be carried out from the comfort of your house. You must keep your ARN or SRN handy before visiting the GST portal. You do not need to log in to get an update on your GST application status.

How to Check Existing GST Registration Status?

How to check Existing GST Registration Status?

The GST portal allows users to perform the GST status check even for the existing GST registrations. Details like GST number, legal name, jurisdiction, GST status, type of taxpayer, date of registration, etc. can be viewed through the following steps: 

• Visit the GST portal. 
• Hover your cursor over the ‘Services’, and a drop-down menu will appear.
• Opt for ‘User Services’ and then proceed with ‘Search Taxpayer.’
• The next page will ask you to enter the GST number of the party you wish to check the status of and the captcha code displayed on the screen. Click on ‘Search’ once you have successfully entered the required information.
• The following page will feature the GST registration details of the party you searched for.

How to Track GST Registration without Login

Tracking GST Registration Status After Login

Certain taxpayers under the new regime can track the GST registration status by logging into the GST portal by using the Application Reference Number. However, it is important to note that this facility is not available for first-time applicants. Given below is the step-by-step process to track the registration by logging into the GST portal:

Step 1: Log in to the GST portal using your login credentials and click on the ‘Track Application Status’ option under the ‘Services’ tab.

Step 2: Select the registration option from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: The applicant can track the GST registration status using the ARN, SRN, or the submission date.

Step 4: The applicant can receive the application acknowledgement by clicking on the ‘download’ hyperlink.

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