GSTN issued Advisory on Geocoding Functionality for Additional Place of Business

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an Advisory on Geocoding Functionality for Additional Place of Business.

GSTN is pleased to inform that the geocoding functionality for the “Additional Place of Business” address is now active across all States and Union Territories. This builds upon the geocoding functionality earlier implemented for the principal place of business, operational since February 2023.

More than 2.05 crore addresses have been geocoded by GSTN so far for both primary and secondary locations of business. In addition, starting in March 2022, geocoding of all new addresses is done at the time of registration, guaranteeing accuracy and standardisation from the start.

Here is a brief guide on how to utilize this feature:-

Access: Navigate to Services>>Registration>>Geocoding Business Addresses tab on the FO portal to find this functionality.

Usage: The system will display a system-generated geocoded address. You have the option to accept this or modify it as needed. If a system-generated address is not available, you can input the geocoded address directly.

Viewing: Saved geocoded address details can be found under the “Geocoded Places of Business” tab. After logging in, go to My Profile >> Geocoded Places of Business.

One-time Submission: This is a one-time activity, and address changes after submission are not allowed. The GST portal will display a geocoded address for taxpayers whose addresses have already been geocoded through new registration or core amendment, so they are not required to do this. Remember that only the core amendment procedure can be used to change the address listed on your registration certificate. No changes will be made to previously saved addresses by this geocoding feature.

Eligibility: This feature is accessible to normal, composition, SEZ units, SEZ developers, ISD and casual taxpayers whether they are active, canceled, or suspended.