GSTN allows Directors to Opt for Biometric Authentication at any GSK in their Home State:

GSTN allows Directors to Opt for Biometric Authentication at any GSK in their Home State The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory to enhance biometric functionality, allowing directors to opt for biometric authentication in their home state. The Advisory Read as Follows: You may be aware that new GST registration applicants who opt for Aadhaar authentication are required to undergo the process either through OTP verification or Biometric Authentication at a designated GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK), based on system-driven data analysis. To facilitate a seamless process, GSTN provides a slot booking facility, with the link shared in the intimation email sent to the applicant. As per the existing system, applicants selected for Biometric Authentication must visit the designated GSK mapped to their jurisdiction. However, GSTN has now introduced an additional facility allowing certain Promoters/Directors to complete their Biometric Authentication at any GSK in their Home State. This facility applies to individuals listed in the Promoter/Partner tab for the following types of businesses:

• Public Limited Company
• Private Limited Company
• Unlimited Company
• Foreign Company

Under this improvement, such promoters/directors can now select any accessible GSK in their home state of India (as per REG-01) for biometric authentication. Key Points to Note

• If a new registration application for Biometric Authentication is selected, the applicant will receive an intimation email. Eligible Promoters/Directors will be able to select any GSK in their home state via this email.
• To take advantage of this option, the Promoter/Director must follow the steps provided in the email that was sent and select a GSK in their home state.
• The selection of a GSK in the Home State is a one-time facility and cannot be changed once selected. Promoters/Directors are advised to choose their GSK carefully.
• This feature is now available in 33 states and union territories where biometric authentication has been enabled. It will soon be expanded to the remaining three states of Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Sikkim. Promoters/Directors whose home state is not Uttar Pradesh, Assam, or Sikkim can choose any GSK in their home state.
• Upon selection of a Home-State GSK, the Promoter/Director will receive an email confirmation, along with a new slot booking link.
• Using the provided link, the Promoter/Director can book a slot at their convenience, subject to availability at the chosen GSK.
• The required photo capture and biometric authentication will be conducted at the chosen GSK in the home state.
• If a Promoter/Director has previously completed the biometric process, they will not be required to do so again.
• If the Promoter/Director and Primary Authorised Signatory (PAS) are the same person, the Home-State GSK selection option will be unavailable. The PAS must visit the specified jurisdictional GSK to complete the required process, which includes document verification.
• To ensure a smooth process, it is advised that the Promoter/Director completes Biometric Authentication before the Primary Authorized Signatory visits the GSK.
• Opting for Biometric Authentication at a GSK in the home state is not mandatory. Promoters/Directors can visit their designated jurisdictional GSK if preferred.

Taxpayers are requested to follow this advisory for the smooth processing of their GST registration applications.