Over 77.55 lakh GSTIN registration done till July 18: Centre

Centre on Friday said that over 77.55 lakh GSTIN registration have been done till 18th of this month. In GST registration, the supplier is allotted a 15-digit GST identification number called GSTIN. 

Registration of any business entity under the GST Law requires obtaining a unique number from the concerned tax authorities for the purpose of collecting tax on behalf of the government and to avail Input Tax Credit for the taxes on his inward supplies. 

Minister of State for Finance Santosh Gangwar



in a written reply in the Lok Sabha said, no major problems have been reported post Goods and Services Tax (GST) from the field offices across the country. 

Mr Gangwar said, Internet is not required for doing and conducting business. It will be required only for the purpose of filing of returns under GST.The Minister said, Centre has ensured that the return filing process is made convenient for all taxpayers by setting up help desks in every Commissionerate and by appointing GST Suvidha Providers.