New rule for GST registration: Now biometric authentication in your home state is possible when you do GST registration in another state

Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced an additional facility allowing promoters and directors of a company to complete their Bvbiometric Aauthentication for completion of GST registration process in their home state. Earlier for getting a Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration, you either needed to use the OTP verification method or use Biometric Authentication process by physically visiting the GST Suvidha Kendra in the company’s registered jurisdiction, which is in the state in which you are registering your GST. Howeve, Nnow the bBiometric aAuthentication process can be completed in one’s home state instead of the state where the GST registration is being sought.

Like For instance, if the company is being registered in Delhi but you are from Nagaland then you have to travel to Delhi and complete the GST registration. With this update made on March 3, 2025 by GSTN now you can complete the GST registration from Nagaland itself without going coming to Delhi, as per this example.

Who should choose Biometric Authentication and OTP method?

Experts say Biometric Authentication was introduced by the government to curb fake registrations for claiming input tax credit (ITC). By opting for Biometric authentication taxpayers get additional evidence about physical verification of the company’s personnel which can make the case stronger in a court of law, should the need arise.

Chartered Accountant Bimal Jain, founder, A2Z Taxcorp LLP says, “GST registration can be authenticated either by using OTP